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Vol. 15 No. 4
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Should the Town cut
services to try to keep
taxes down?
Yes 24% No 76%
M & M VARIETY
Corner of Queen
and Water Streets
284-3101
Are Patients being Sent Further
from Home for Hospital Care?
Community Action Group to Hold Public Meeting
SERVING ST. MARYS SINCE 2000
Lyric Flowers Grand
Re-opening
The local Community Action acute care services (con- that patients are sent furGroup (CAG) have planned tinuing care beds) are the ther away from their home
a public meeting at the PRC least stable of the hospital hospital to get the care they
(End Zone Room) on Thurs- services and are the most need. These cuts jeopardize
day February 12th, at 7 pm, likely to be cut in the future.
the future of our hospital and
to discuss possible cutbacks Bed realignment bed occu- worsen access to care.
in the health care system. pancy is running at 100% or One-third of the acute care
“Our aim is to save our hospi- greater. The goal of the Min- beds in St. Marys are being
tal services in St. Marys and istry of Health is no greater cut and replaced by continuarea, and let the public know than 85% bed occupancy. ing care beds. The SW LHIN
what is going on and give This impacts the staff and is planning to cut the numthem a chance to voice their patients. The number of pa- ber of continuing care beds
opinion”, committee member tients per nurse, infection across the SW LHIN area by
Gayle Beattie said.
Lyric Flowers owners Jay Harcontrol, shortage of hospital 2017.
rison (left) and Lanny Hoare
The Committee issued the beds, surgeries as well as The meeting is being spon- (right) were joined by St. Marys
following background and patients being discharged sored by the St. Marys mayor Al Strathdee on Wednesthe situation as they see it.
too soon are all results of Community Action Group, day evening for the ribbon cutBackground: The Huron this high bed occupancy. the Stratford and Area Con- ting of their new store location
Perth Healthcare Alliance Also, patients are no longer cerned Citizens and the On- at 123 Queen Street East. Addressing the crowd of friends
through bed realignment able to stay in their local tario Health Coalition.
and well-wishers gathered
hospital
and
are
moved
to
is making cuts across all
For more information: Gayle outside prior to the ribbon cuthospitals in the Alliance. It wherever there is a continu- Beattie, St. Marys Commu- ting and grand re-opening party,
ing
care
bed
available.
.
As
is also moving to centralize
nity Action Group, 519-301- Strathdee congratulated the
acute care hospital services beds are cut, higher hos- 8854.
owners on their hard work, sayin Stratford. These non- pital occupancy will mean
ing “it’s nice to see their busiBy Dan Rankin
ness expanding and thriving in
the downtown.” Inside, Hoare
told the Independent he was
excited about the store’s new,
more accessible layout and
larger display windows. Bridal
services from Kim Foster of
Above & Beyond Event Design
and Décor, as well as chocolates from Mollet’s Designer
Desserts are available at Lyric
Flowers’ new location.
Budget discussions continue for Perth South council
chambers in St. Pauls, 7:00
pm on Feb. 10. “We’re inviting the public to have their
say on their views of the budget and we’ll do a presentation as well,” he said.
Budget presentations and
discussions continued for
Perth South township council at their meeting on Jan.
27, on topics including library
services, fire department ser- At the meeting on Tuesvices, and council chamber day morning, Julia Merritt
technology.
and Shannon Sword of the
Stratford
and St. Marys pubPerth South CAO Tim Ivalic
libraries
spoke before
nyshyn said their current tarcouncil,
responding
to issues
get for final approval of the
first
raised
following
their prebudget is March 3. That’s
sentation
to
council
on Dec.
after a planned public meet16.
They
proposed
a
model
ing at the Perth South council
for Perth South residents’ library usage that would see
a five-year annual increase
of $26,315. An alternative
model that would extend
the cost over 10 years plus
an estimated inflation of two
per cent annually was also
brought forward.
Ivanyshyn said council was
looking for ways to “make
library services affordable
for Township of Perth South
residents.”
One option posited by coun-
cillor Stuart Arkett involved
capping and controlling the
amount of public library uses
allowed to Perth South residents, comparing it to the
township’s relationship to the
OPP. “We get a shopping list
of the kinds of services that
we want to get from the OPP,
and based on how much we
think we can afford to spend,
we select them,” he said. “We
realize we can’t have it all. I
think [library services] should
operate in a similar manner
for us.”
(Rankin photo)
So, however much money
was allotted to libraries in the
budget would translate to “xnumber of uses for the library
and when it’s done, it’s done,”
he said. “We may have to
get into a scenario like that.
I don’t think we can afford to
offer unlimited services. It’s
obviously a little more booking, but surely we can do this
and track individual uses and
what services they’re using.”
Merrit, CEO for Stratford
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St. Marys Independent
Sally Says
"Winter is a season of
recovery and preparation."
Paul Theroux
As the above quote says,
many of us are in recovery
mode from the madness of
the holiday season. And of
course there are constant
reminders of the excesses
of the season, for example,
when the credit card bills start
arriving at the post office. I am
happy to say that we rarely if
ever purchase anything on
credit that we cannot pay
in full when the bill arrives.
It is very liberating not to
have the constant weight
of debt on ones shoulders.
Not everyone can pay their
bills in full each month and I
understand that, as we have
been in that situation many
times in the past. Once you
are caught up, though, it's
the best feeling to be free of
debt. We should all make it
a goal to live as debt free as
possible. Really, I am not an
expert on financial matters,
but I have learned from my
own experience.
The preparation part of the
quote is what I like best. As
many of you may know, I am
a gardener and as such, the
preparations begin for next
year's gardens the moment
I get the current gardens
ready for winter. Then it's
time to dream, speculate and
imagine what new plants I
will find for my gardens, pots to prepare for many things. A had the room to park one of
and raised planter beds. Last big thing this time of year is our cars inside the garage.
year, at the urging of my older to get one's papers in order Of course, there is a huge
daughter, I tried some tropical for income tax filing. It can be lot of gardening equipment
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plants. I had great success quite a job if you file the way in there, plus one beast of
with them and was able to I do, with invoices here and a snow blower, so unless
save the corms from some there and charity receipts we eventually get a shed, it
so that I can replant them stuck to the fridge with is highly unlikely that we will
again in the spring. Cana magnets. I have even gone ever have room to park a car
lilies, night blooming jasmine through my coat pockets inside the garage. Besides,
and a banana plant were looking for scraps of paper scraping our cars gives us a
my nod to the tropics. The necessary to complete our bit of outdoor exercise in the
night blooming jasmine used file folder for our income tax winter.
to perfume my patio each preparer. On the subject of At the food bank, we are still
evening with a heavy, sweet, income taxes, I am sorry quite well stocked, however,
fragrance that even wafted to say that we do not have the Kraft Dinner will soon be
over to my neighbour's yard. anyone at the Salvation depleted if we don't put the
It is a powerful scent. I also Army this year who will be word out. We are in good
had a hardy fig tree for the able to file income taxes free shape for now with other
second time last summer. of charge for those earing staples like peanut butter,
The first summer it bore $25,000 or less per year.
tuna and salmon, beans,
quite a bit of fruit but none There is also the annual pasta and pasta sauce. The
of it ripened by the time the purge that many of us items that generally go the
frost came. Same thing last promise ourselves we will quickest are Kraft Dinner,
year. I was about to give up do. I have been purging my and school lunch and snack
Our senior of the week this week is Dorothy
when I decided to bring the basement for years now. food, which include the tetra
Ratcliffe who will be celebrating her 94th birthday on
fig indoors to overwinter and Each year more and more pack drink boxes.
February 6th. Born in Osborne Township, Dorothy
now it is growing like a wild things make their way to the
Thank
you
to
all
who
continue
has 7 children, 9 grandchildren and 7 greatthing in the basement. I am thrift store or to the waste
giving it one more chance bin. Still, the items seem to support our food bank.
grandchildren. Happy Birthday Dorothy!
this spring when I move it to multiply when one isn't Wishing everyone a splendid
back outdoors, but that's it. looking. I look forward to a weekend.
If you would like to nominate someone for Senior of the
Three strikes and it's gone. I near empty and organized
Week, Contact us at 284-0041 (phone), 284-0042 (fax),
have read of many people in basement storage area. Blessings.
or [email protected].
our growing zone who have Maybe this will be the year.
Sally Ann
harvested ripe juicy figs. So, Perhaps this is one of those
one more chance for the situations where baby steps
fig and then I move onto are required. Eventually it
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EDITORIAL
COMMENTARY
Interesting “Quality of Life” study
The United Way of Perth- The great percentage of
Huron presented their low to moderate income
“Quality of Life” study to households are earning
Town Council on Tuesday between
$20,000
to
night which has some $60,000 annually and
surprising and interesting a
smaller
share
of
facts.
households are in the top
They define “Quality of and bottom of the income
Life” in terms of health category.
and happiness rather than
wealth, as in, does money
bring happiness or make
people less sad?
The report is split into
different sections and
deals with Perth, Huron
and Stratford, meaning
that St. Marys is included
in the Perth category.
Here are some of the
more interesting facts:
Some other interesting
facts include the fact that
nine in 10 residents say
they always have enough
to eat and the weekly cost
of groceries to feed a
family of four is $191.75.
80% have internet access
and the average time for
travelling to work, etc. is
11 minutes.
The average rental cost is
$761, which is within the
affordability threshold of
32%.
29% have not graduated
high school. Coupled with
this the report says that
while the unemployment The
study
concludes
rate is 2% below the that most of the people
provincial average, the are happy living where
top occupations in the they are, have good
local economic region are neighbours, crime rates
categorized as low skill are
lower
than
the
level, requiring minimal provincial average, and
education, and the wages the amount of time spent
associated with these volunteering far exceeds
jobs are typically low, the provincial average.
which results in lower Something to think about…
average income rates.
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turning back, when
you discover you are
on the wrong path.
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this week and it goes “to those
kind individuals who check on
their elderly neighbours during
the cold weather to make sure
that they are ok and check to
see if they need anything. That
is what neighbours are for!”
If it is important to
you, you will find a
way. If not, you’ll find
an excuse.
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this week and it goes “to those
who park in handicapped spots
when they do not have a permit. It is so inconsiderate of
these people and remember
that the fine is $300 for those
who do so”.
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Perth South Budget
Continued from page 1 puted the way the calculation It looks as though plans to
Public Library, was skeptical is made, saying revenue col- upgrade the microphone,
of the idea, saying the cost lected from incidents in Perth speakers and conferencing
per use studies they’ve con- South are currently taken off system in council chambers
ducted were “not intended to “the total amount, not Perth are being scuttled for a later
South’s – so it benefits St. date.
act as a restrictive force.”
Marys.” “If you go and do Considerations were being
“It wasn’t intended to encour10 accidents in Perth South made to install a system simiage a capping mechanism,”
and you’re able to recoup lar to that used by St. Marys
she said. “At this point in time,
$12,000 from insurance, council, Ivanyshyn said.
I don’t know how a capping
that’s $12,000 that should “They each individually have
mechanism could be enacted
be allocated to Perth South’s mics at their stations,” he
based on how our computer
expense,” he said. “Not St. said. “It’s wireless. It transsystem works and libraries
Marys.”
mits into a central station and
operate.”
Aitcheson concurred. “If then goes to the clerks for reDeputy Mayor Jim Aitcheson
we’re paying a per-call ser- cording.”
felt the figures asked for by
vice, then the revenue gen- Currently, the council chamMerrit and Sword were too
erated from that call in Perth ber in St. Pauls has just two
high, saying that the townSouth should come off Perth microphones, for speakers
ship’s funding “is shrinking
South’s total contribution and presenting to council so that
faster than [theirs].”
not the overall system,” he their comments can be heard
“We need to cap our costs,” said. “I’d like to see some
by any audience in attenhe said. “We can’t afford clarification on that agreedance. Treasurer Rebecca
everything everyone wants. ment.”
Clothier quoted the price of
Sooner or later, you’ve got to
According to Brownlee, the such a system at $12,500.
draw the line. I think that time
language in the agreement Ivanyshyn said that, due to
is sooner than later. Just the
says, ‘revenue is taken cuts in funding the township
number you’ve shown, 700
off,’ “it doesn’t attribute it to receives from the Ontario
households that use it, times
where,” he said. To reflect a Municipal Partnership Fund,
a couple hundred bucks,
change of the kind Wilhelm he doesn’t “think it’s the right
that’s far from what this is.
and Aitcheson had in mind, time to bring in a robust new
Following a presentation by “the language would have to
mic system for council chamSt. Marys Fire Chief Dennis amended,” Brownlee said.
bers.”
Brownlee and St. Marys diBrownlee also discussed his One technology upgrade that
rector of finance David Jansrecent proposal to St. Marys has taken place, however,
seune, a similar conversation
Town Council to hire a dep- involved the iPads issued to
about how Perth South usage
uty fire chief, the potential councilors at the beginning
should be fairly measured
salary of which did not ap- of this term. The new tablets
and reimbursed was had.
pear in the budget numbers also came with training for
When the St. Marys Fire De- presented to the township
the councilors, Ivanyshyn
partment responds to motor council. “There will be further
said. “Last time when we
vehicle accidents in Perth discussion down the road if
brought in laptops for them
South, invoices are sent to the Town of St. Marys sees
they didn’t need much traininsurance companies, Chief fit to hire a deputy chief,” he
ing,” he said. “This time they
Brownlee said. “Any revenue said. “You could be looking
went to a different platform,
that comes into the fire de- at $80,000-$90,000 dependfrom a Microsoft-based platpartment at all, when we go ing on whether it was an inform to an Apple platform.
to calculate the levy we take dividual hired on a 40-hour or
They just needed a few things
full revenue off of the budget 35-hour basis. Negotiations
clarified.”
price before we carry on with down the road would have to
the calculations,” he said.
come into play, as St. Marys He described their main use
for the councilors as “e-readMayor Robert Wilhelm dis- would benefit more with the
ers for council agendas.”
individual than Perth South.”
When Little Falls Public School
Grade One student Sophie
Richardson celebrated her
sixth birthday on Dec. 26, she
let her family know instead of
gifts for her, they should make
donations to the hospital where
she was born: Stratford General
Hospital.
That idea led to Sophie
presenting a cheque for $450 to
the Stratford General Hospital
Foundation.
According to Sophie’s mother,
Jocelyne Gall, Sophie got the
idea after her parents used her
little brother Sam’s first birthday
as an occasion to make a
similar donation to the London
Children’s Hospital.
“When we had taken the
donations to the children’s
hospital in London, she was
pretty excited about it,” said Gall.
“I think it hit her more than we
thought that it would. So, she
asked if she could do something
similar for the hospital where
she was born.”
So, prior to her birthday, “We
let the family know that we
were not wanting gifts, but if
they wanted to recognize her
birthday, then she had asked
for donations to be made to
the foundation,” she said. “We
figured the hospital could do
something better with the funds
than we could with toys.”
In response, the hospital
arranged a ceremony and
cheque presentation, as well
as a few gifts to show Sophie
their appreciation. “She got to
sign her name on the big check
and they gave her a pin and a
5
Quilters’ Guild challenge entries on
display at museum Feb. 2 – 13
guild meeting is scheduled
for Feb. 17.
This year’s Heritage Fair,
which is presented by the
St. Marys Museum and St.
Marys Historical Society,
will focus on the rich history
of sports and leisure in
St. Marys, with artifacts,
memorabilia and historic
photographs dealing with
those themes on display,
said Museum and Archives
manager Trisha McKibbin.
Come by the St. Marys Museum between Feb. 2 and Feb. 13 to vote for your
favourite Water Street Bridge quilt block. Three winners will be announced
at the 19th annual St. Marys Heritage Fair, at the Pyramid Recreation Centre
on Feb. 20 from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
(Rankin photo)
By Dan Rankin
Pyramid Recreation Centre
on Feb. 20 from 7:00 pm –
9:00 pm.
Each year the president
of the Stonetown Quilters’
Guild issues a challenge “There are three winners,
to the group’s members. and they each get a gift
This year, current president certificate from Hyggeligt
Janis Fread issued a Fabrics, which is the new
challenge to create a fabric store that’s moving
block on a landmark that’s into town,” said Fread.
not only important to the Additionally, one winner
town’s past, but one that’s will be chosen to have the
receiving a lot of attention opportunity for their quilt
in the present as well: The block to be donated to
Water Street Bridge.
the museum collection for
future
use. The guild, made
The entries for the challenge
up
of
about 45 members,
are now on display at the St.
its
25th
Marys Museum, where the celebrated
anniversary
last
year.
public is invited to come
vote for their favourites,
from Feb. 2 – Feb. 13.
Three winners will be
announced at the 19th
annual St. Marys Heritage
Fair, being held in the
community hall of the
“The heritage fair is a
celebration of local history,”
said McKibbin. “This year’s
theme is sports and leisure,
but any collectors or anyone
who has a collection, or
interest in celebrating their
club or sports activity are
welcome to join in and just
need to contact here at the
museum to register for an
exhibit.”
Admission to the fair is free,
and the day will also include
a silent auction and door
prizes. This is the second
year the fair will take place
in the larger community hall
space, McKibbin said, while
previously it has taken place
in the Friendship Centre.
“It’s a wonderful way for the
“We’re always open for new community to celebrate its
members,” Fread added. history,” she said.
“There’s a monthly meeting,
more
information,
and if anyone wants more For
contact
the
museum
at 519information
they
can
284-3556
or
museum@
contact me at JFread@
hotmail.com.” The next town.stmarys.on.ca.
Book Review: I Must Say by Martin Short
age. He idolized Frank SNL, appeared in numerous
Sinatra and Sammy Davis, Jr. successful comedies from
and put on imaginary variety Three Amigos to Father of the
shows in his childhood Bride, and made countless
bedroom, of which he was runs on Broadway. In chapter
the host and every performer. breaks, Short pauses to
But before he turned 21, he describe the origins of a
had experienced more than few of his most famous
his share of tragedy. His characters, before writing
laminated certificate showing
eldest brother David died in a brief monologue as that
their appreciation for what she
a car accident when he was character.
did,” Gall said. “She was thrilled
12, followed by his mother’s All this gives the book a
and very excited about the
death to cancer in 1968 and unique perspective into the
whole thing.”
his father’s death due to a film and television comedy
Andrea Page, executive director By Dan Rankin
stroke
two years later.
world of the ’70s, ’80s and
for the Stratford General
Because
he’s
done
such
a
Propelled by a sense of ’90s. But by far the most
Hospital Foundation said
organizing a ceremony like that great job of staying relevant optimism that he’s kept moving and memorable
is “about giving a passion for in show business, it’s easy with him all his life, Short aspect of the book is Short’s
philanthropy in a young child.” to forget that Martin Short pursued his dreams of show candid retelling of his late
Nurturing someone’s interest is almost 65. He may never business and was cast in the wife Nancy’s diagnosis and
in giving back “can have such have achieved quite the original Toronto run of the battle with ovarian cancer.
an impact to so many charities same level of success as his show Godspell. Alongside The career arc of the Emmy
over that child’s lifetime,” she celebrity BFFs Tom Hanks him in that cast were future and Tony Award- winning
and Steve Martin, but, hey, comedic legends such as
added.
actor, singer and comedic
his celebrity BFFs are Tom
“It’s wonderful to have young Hanks and Steve Martin, so SCTV’s Eugene Levy and improviser is unique and
equal
parts
people thinking of the hospital he must be doing something Andrea Martin, Late Show engaging;
band leader Paul Shaffer exciting, hilarious and heartand of making an impact,” Page right.
as musical director, and breaking. It makes his new
said. “It’s never too early to
original SNL cast member autobiography I Must Say:
Born
the
youngest
of
five
start thinking about how you
Gilda
Radner – who was also My Life as a Humble Comedy
children
in
Hamilton,
Ontario,
can make a difference to your
community and hospital. Every Short was fascinated by Short’s first love. From there Legend hard to put down, I
show business at an early Short joined SCTV, then must say.
gift makes a difference.”
LFPS student gives to Stratford Hospital
By Dan Rankin
Friday, January 30, 2015
Riddles
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What washes up on small
beaches?
Microwaves.
What’s in the middle of
nowhere?
The letter H.
What has a bed that you can’t
sleep in?
A river.
What kind of lights did Noah
have on the ark?
Flood lights.
What did the picture say to the
wall?
I’ve been framed.
What is the best time to go to
the dentist?
Tooth-hurty.
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King.
There were five people under one
umbrella. Why didn’t they get
wet?
It wasn’t raining.
Who can hold up a bus with one
hand?
A crossing guard.
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BUSINESS OF THE WEEK
Four Happy Restaurant
● For the third installment of his Perth-Wellington Speaker Series, federal Liberal candidate Stephen McCotter will be welcoming
provincial agriculture minister and Peterborough MPP Jeff Leal. Leal will be speaking
at the Queen’s Inn, at 161 Ontario Street in
Stratford, on Feb. 4 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
● St. Marys Minor Ball will be providing online
registration this year. They expect to have a
link to register ready to go at StMarysMinorBall.ca on Monday, Feb. 2. There will also be
in-person registration at the PRC on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
and again Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10:00 am
to 12 noon.
● Some observed holidays today include
National Croissant Day, National Inane Answering Message Day, National Preschool
Fitness Day and World Leprosy Day
● On Thursday, the Canadian dollar’s closing
price was 79.22 cents US, meaning it now
costs more than $1.25 to buy an American
Dollar. The Canadian dollar hasn’t traded
below 80 cents US since April 2009.
Our Business of the
Week is Four Happy
Restaurant,
located
at 139 Queen Street
East in downtown St.
Marys. Four Happy,
which opened late last
year, stands for the four
ideas that make up the
business of manager
Amanda Chow and Chef
Tony Zhou. Those are
1) better quality food,
2) better service, 3)
better value, and 4) fast
takeout.
Before moving to St.
Marys, Zhou worked in
the restaurant business
for 18 years in Toronto;
his specialties include
dim sum and Chinese
food.
Four Happy’s menu
runs the gamut from
Chinese food, including
numerous rice, pork,
chicken and shrimp
options, combo platters
perfect for lunch or
take out, as well as
classic Canadian dishes
including hamburgers
and fish and chips. Their
vegetables are fresh,
their meat is federally
inspected, and they also
now have an alcohol
license.
The Four Happy buffet
runs all day Friday, 11:00
am to 3:00 pm for lunch
and 4:00 pm to 10:00
pm for dinner, as well as
for dinner on Saturdays,
from 4:00 pm to 10:00
pm. On weekend and
holidays, come by for
Dim Sum and sushi.
Four Happy’s hours
are Monday to Sunday,
11:00 am to 3:00 pm
for lunch and 4:00 pm
to 10:00 pm for dinner.
Tickets are now available
for their Valentine’s
Day buffet. Call 519284-0666 or stop by
the restaurant for more
information.
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Tree Tips: The Parasitic Wasp
Last week we looked brief- $4 per insect, the introducly at one of the greatest tion can get expensive fairly
tree problems in Ontario, quickly, scientists hope that
the Emerald Ash Borer. So the insect will begin to adapt
this week we are going to to the environment, and
consider its arch-nemesis begin breeding on its own.
the Tetrastichus planipen- There has been some sucnisi. Native to China, the cess with this in the United
Tetrastichus
planipennisi, States. The main problem
more commonly known as however is the winter and
a stinger-less parasitic wasp, whether or not the wasp
is being introduced in vari- can consistently survive the
ous parts of North America extreme cold that is so comto control the Emerald Ash mon to Canada.
Borer. In China, where both In spite of this however, the
insects are living in a con- situation remains hopeful as
trolled balance, the parasitic we continue to look towards
wasp is said to control 70% a long term goal of successof the Emerald Ash Borer
population. The wasp is a
natural predator and drills
into the EAB larva where it
deposits it eggs. The eggs
later hatch using the Emerald Ash Borer as a food
source. As many as 130 tiny
black wasps will hatch from
one Emerald ash borer. The
stinger-less wasps will then
go on to repeat the cycle.
There are many challenges
to be overcome with the
introduction of the wasp,
these challenges mainly are
involving cost and environment. With an estimate of
fully controlling the Emerald
Ash Borer.
If you have a question, you
can email me at jtsquote@
gmail.com, and I will respond
either by email or in a future
article. If you would like me
to come and assess one of
your trees, you can call me
at 519-272-5742.
Joel Hackett is a Certified
Arborist Residing in the St
Mary’s Area. Spending most
of the year running Joel’s
Tree Service, he also teach- Joel Hackett does not ases Arborculture during the sume any liability for any inwinter at Lambton College. formation in this article.
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February Mink auction in Toronto better than expected
five per cent higher than
sellers
experienced
there. The recent slide
in the Canadian dollar
also uniquely benefits
Canadian fur ranchers,
Rankin said.
By Dan Rankin
Around 20,000 pelts from
seven area mink ranches
went up for auction at
the North American Fur
Auctions headquarters in
Toronto this week, with
buyers paying prices
better than forecasters
had
anticipated,
according to Canadian
Mink Breeders president
Kirk Rankin.
“All fur in the world is sold
in American dollars,” he
said. “So, when they
convert it to Canadian for
the Canadian ranchers,
we get a nice gift. Right
European fur farmers and now it’s over 20 per cent.
trappers, offering them It’s not counted on or
to buyers each February planned, but it’s just the
luck of the draw.”
and May in Toronto.
Prices
paid
ranged According to a NAFA
release,
they
depending on the pelt press
were
expecting
about
colours, Rankin said.
“Pastels [light brown] were 400 buyers from around
higher than last February the world to bid on this
sale, and they were pretty year’s collection of goods.
decent at the last sale.” Once again, the biggest
Besides colour, price is contingent of buyers for
also affected by the length North American farm
NAFA is the largest seller of the “nap” or “guard”
of ranch-raised mink and hair on the pelt, Rankin
fox in North America, also said. “Short nap hair, they
offering a wide selection sell better than the longer
of wild fur. It currently haired mink by quite a bit.”
handles
over
seven The sale that took place
million mink pelts annually. before this on the calendar
in
Copenhagen,
They receive pelts on a was
consignment basis from Denmark, and prices in
North American
and Toronto were reportedly
raised fur hailed from
China he said. “They’re
the biggest buyer by far,”
he said. “Not even close.”
Short jackets and fur
accessories are in high
demand in China. “The
Chinese had a cold winter
so they moved a lot of
inventory and they’re
still opening retail stores
over there apparently,” he
added.
Russia
had
formerly
been a big fur buyer, he
said, “but with oil being
down, and with tariffs
against them because
of the fighting in Ukraine,
their money has been
devalued big time, so
they’re close to being out
of the market as buyers.”
Rankin has been CMB
president since 2013. His
term runs until August.
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by Ford Canada, Kipp members of the “Hope with Helen Brockman,
Edwards from St. Marys fro Haiti” group as well Principal and some of
Ford made two special as the entire staff of St. the Grade 2 students.
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WE'VE MOVED!
Come and be a part of our hospital’s future!
The Foundation invites
you to be involved
This Thursday, February
5th, the St. Marys
Memorial
Hospital
Foundation will launch
a
first-ever
capital
fundraising campaign. An
information session for
the entire community will
take place in the rotunda
of the Wellness Centre
at the rear of the hospital,
Dr. Karl Weselan and staff are happy to inform patients that
we are now officially located at 520 Water Street South.
We are also pleased to announce that the increased space
in the new building has allowed us to accommodate an
additional 500 new patients into our practice. These spots
will be allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
We would also like to thank our existing
patients for their continuing support.
To book an appointment, please call us at (519) 284-0719.
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starting at 7:30 pm .
The recent renovations to
The campaign’s goals the hospital’s emergency
and
and progress thus far will department
construction
of
the
new
be revealed at the launch,
and the need for such nurses’ station – both
a campaign is already funded in part by the
evident, notes Board foundation -- are good
precursors of the goals
Chair Doug Holliday.
of the new campaign, he
“This
campaign
is adds, but it goes further
about preparing for our than that”.
hospital’s future, including
upgrading what we have “It’s about staying relevant,
recruitment
and
today,” notes Holliday. for
retention of healthcare
professionals,” explains
Holliday. “Healthcare is
changing and it is tied to
technology. Our Wellness
Aggressive, difficult dogs
Centre,
which was built
welcome.
over a decade ago,
● Muzzle free
remains cutting-edge, but
new computer systems
● Crate free
will
allow it to remain
● One on one
innovative for years to
come.”
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“The hospital foundation
wants to ensure that St.
Marys and area has the
best healthcare we can
afford,” says Holliday.
All are invited to attend and
celebrate the beginning of
our hospital’s future.
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Groomer/owner
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Dear Editor:
Dear Editor
We unfortunately forgot to
add a group to our annual
thank you list. Although we
do mention at the end of
the letter that “we hope we
have not missed anyone”, it
does happen from time to
time. We keep a general
thank you list going in the
main office and if someone
forgets to add a name to the
list, it may get left out when it
comes time to send the letter
to the paper. That was the
case in this matter. So, with
our most sincere apologies
and a great big thank you, we
would like acknowledge the
gentlemen of the St. Marys
Men’s Breakfast Group to
let them know how much we
appreciate their donation.
St. Marys Independent
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Shame on Stephen Harper
and Joe Oliver for postponing
the federal budget.
The old adage that when the
going gets tough the tough
get going can hardly be
said to apply to the Harper
Conservatives. Their motto
seems to be when the going
gets tough go hide. This
time Mr. Harper and crew
aren’t hiding behind the
closed doors of a prorogued
parliament instead they
decided to hide out for a
couple months in the hope
that while they do nothing the
economy will start right itself.
This approach is somewhat
ironic considering how the
Conservative saw fit to
ridicule Justin Treadeu for
Thank you and Bless you. saying that budgets balance
Pam McGirr themselves. Now we see the
Family Services Coordinator finance minister trying to use
the exact same “do nothing
St. Marys Salvation Army. but wait” technique to solve
his budgetary woes.
And speaking of the Liberals
and budgets lets remember
that for the last nine years
the Liberals were in power
the budgets were balanced
every year and the national
debt decreased in each of
those years.
Since taking power the
Conservatives have run a
deficit in every year but one
and the national debt has
ballooned almost 30% to 673
billion dollars – growing on
average about 10 billion for
each year that Mr Harper has
been at the helm.
I ask you Mr Harper isn’t’ it
time to quit hiding and get on
with the tough work of putting
together the budget?
Ron Hodgins
Health Care Cuts
The HPHA continues so state
that there have been no cuts
to services in our area.
Mr. Williams explains that
having to travel to Seaforth
for inpatient physiotherapy,
is not a cut to services but a
restructuring to make health
care better within the HPHA.
He also does not consider
bed realignment as a cut to
services but an important
measure to ensure four
viable sites.
Changes to how we are
admitted in the ED of the
hospital between the hours
of 8-11pm and 7-8am are
also not cuts to services but
change that will help the
system run more efficiently
and effectively.
Most of us, who have worked
hard to build and maintain
SMMH, may not agree with
this thinking.
Bed realignment may be
viewed as a serious cut to
a service which allowed a
patient in SMMH to stay and
be cared for in their home
town , by their physician
who has cared for them over
many years, and have family
and friends close by to visit
them.
Having the right care, in
the right place , at the right
time means to most people,
having care at their local
community hospital. When
services such as inpatient
physiotherapy is moved to
another hospital such as
Seaforth, most would think of
this as a cut to services that
once were provided for them.
And now, having to call
Clinton to complete your
admission for ED services,
would also be seen by
most as a cut to services,
not as a logical plan to cut
cost, streamline services or
whatever is used to explain
the reasons for doing so.
Other changes that may
take place in the future at
SMMH will be explained
as necessary and will not
be presented as ‘cuts to
services’ even though, to the
patient and their family, it will
feel like a ‘cut’.
On Feb.12 at the Pyramid
Centre, End Zone Room at
7pm, the Stratford Coalition,
St. Marys CAG and the
Ontario Health Coalition, are
hosting a Town Hall Meeting
to discuss what service
cuts are happening across
Ontario as what is being
planned for our health care
by the Ministry of Health as
well as our local South West
LHIN. Bed realignment, bed
occupancy and its impact
on patient care as well as
changes to health care within
the HPHA will be the main
focus of the meeting.
For further information, you
may contact Gayle Beattie,
CAG, 519.284.8072
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HOME ON THE RANGE
cot beside for my Dad to have
a rest on. This is where Dad
seemed to spend the majority
of his time! Also in the kitchen
was a big wooden table. I
remember, one year my sister
coming in and jumping up on
the table pretending Santa
was coming and the darn
table broke. We had a big
laugh over that one. On the
trek out to the outhouse I’d
always be looking for snakes
before I’d use it.
Elsie remembers growing up
in a big wooden farm house
way in the woods of Nova
Scotia. Our house belonged
to the Railroad and they just
wanted someone to live in it,
so they rented it to our family
for $1.00 a year! We had lots
of room and gardens galore. I
had to share a room with my
sister. I remember it being
wallpapered and it had a deep
windowsill that you could sit in
if you wanted to. Our window
overlooked the orchard and
sometimes we saw deer back
there. When scared of a storm
or something I remember
running down to my big
brothers room. In the kitchen
was and old wood stove with a
Bob grew up in a wooden
house painted white located
in the city of Calgary, Alberta.
We had a good-sized kitchen
with a coal stoked stove that
helped keep the house warm.
In the kitchen, I remember a
wooden box mounted on the
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wall that housed the old crank
phone. The radio was kept in
our living room and our two
bedrooms were located in the
back of the house. My sister
and I had to share a room for
awhile. We lived in the city and
were lucky enough to have a
‘flush toilet’ in our house!
Mike recalls growing up in a
grey cement block house that
wasn’t painted and was colder
than crazy during the winter!
We’d take a cup of orange
juice up to our room and by
morning it would be partly
frozen. We didn’t have much
money back then and couldn’t
afford hydro until 1963. Dad
was only making about $40 a
week. Also in 1963, we got our
first phone that was on a party
line. I believe our number was
2 long and 1 short ring. Dad
told us the phone was only to
be used for work purposes
and if caught talking to friends
we were told to get off the
line. There was a Quebec
heater that was a coal/wood
combination in the kitchen.
We used a lot of coal in it. We
also used an oil space heater
in the living room with pipes
that ran up to our bedrooms
to help keep us warm. I know
it was still so very cold in our
rooms as I can remember
seeing 4 inches of frost on the
window panes. Mom would
put piles of heavy winter
coats over our beds and more
winter coats to line the bottom
of the door from the attic. Our
attic had no flooring only the
rafters to walk on so nothing
much was stored up there.
and the pipes were used to
heat the upstairs. The kitchen
was my favourite room in the
house. It was always a warm
room and full of nice smells as
my mother liked to bake a lot.
Our house was located right
on the pond. We owned a row
boat that we’d take out on the
water. In the winter kids would
toboggan down the hills by our
house that ran down towards
the pond.
outhouse and used the old
Eaton’s catalogue in there. At
night, I remember using oil
lamps for light and taking the
lamp upstairs to our room for
light. Our telephone was the
old crank-kind and we did not
own a radio.
Wise Old Owls remember
times were tough and
money was scarce back in
the day. Everything possible
was recycled for another
use. Those were the days a
handshake was all that was
needed to seal a deal for most
common folk and a man was
as good as his word!
Ida, who celebrated her 100th
birthday this year, recalls
Frances grew up as an growing up in a small brick
only child in Pond Mills, just house in NorthEasthope
outside of London, Ontario. Township. “I had my own
We had a great big old house bedroom that was pretty Submitted by: Mike O’Hearn,
with 6 bedrooms, 4 upstairs small”. We used a woodstove Elsie Lloyd, Bob King, Frances
and 2 downstairs. The house to heat with and used lots of Semple and Ida McKenzie
was so big we couldn’t even blankets in the winter to keep
furnish all of it and it seemed to warm. We had a two-seater
look so bare. I shared a room
with my parents as I was too
scared of all the noises in such
a big house to sleep by myself.
We had terrible troubles with
mice and you could hear their
feet running across the ceiling
and in the walls. We had a
RON BAILEY
woodstove in our kitchen
Stonetown’s Pentecostal Church
Worship Gathering at Little Falls School
25 Lindsay Atkinson Drive
at 10:45 every Sunday morning.
Kidz Church for Grades JK to 3 during the service.
P.O. Box 2058 St. Marys ON N4X 1C3
www.livingrockchurch.ca
519-284-2607 [email protected]
Pastor Jim Williams
General Manager
Box 310, 75 South Service Road, St. Marys, ON N4X 1B2
Tel: 519-349-2130 Fax: 519-349-2626
St. Marys Independent
Friday, January 30, 2015
13
World Sports Roundup
NFL – Super Bowl Sunday is
upon us. The game between
New England and Seattle
takes place in Arizona on
Sunday. It can be seen on
CTV and is expected to
get underway at 6:30 pm,
but expect the pre-game
coverage of it to begin long
before then. Katy Perry is set
to perform at half-time. The
Patriots, dubbed by some the
‘Deflat-riots,’ have been forced
to deal with a media frenzy in
the wake of the controversial
AFC Championship game in
which they were reportedly
responsible for under-inflating
11 of 12 game balls. Pats QB
Tom Brady said earlier this
week he’s trying “to prepare
for the game ahead,” saying
it isn’t the time to be thinking
about what happened in
their game against the Colts.
Last Sunday at the Pro Bowl,
Team Irving, led by Matt
Stafford and Golden Tate,
beat the Team Carter pros,
which included Drew Brees,
Andrew Luck and Jordy
Nelson, 32-28.
St.Marys
Independent
Lincoln of
the Week
#24 Nick Whitworth
DOB: Oct. 25, 1997
Age: 17
Hometown: Ingersoll, ON
Position: Defenceman
Favorite NHL player:
Nicklas Lidström
Favourite Team:
Detroit Red Wings
Favourite Movie:
The Dark Knight Rises
Whitworth got his second
assist of the season for the
Lincs last Friday against
LaSalle. The defenceman
now has two assists in his
last four games, in just five
appearances since St. Marys
acquired him from Strathroy.
Whitworth had 10 points and
27 PIMs in 33 games with
the Rockets this season.
NHL East – The NHL has
entered the unofficial secondhalf of its schedule, with the
trade deadline now just over
a month away and the Stanley
Cup playoffs about 11 weeks
off. Prior to the NHL All-Star
break, TSN surveyed 20
NHL head coaches (10 in the
East and 10 in the West) to
determine who they thought
was best in five categories:
Best Team; Best Goalie; Best
Defenceman; Best Player; and
Best Coach. Three Eastern
teams getting the nod as best
team were the Rangers (five
votes), Islanders (four votes)
and Penguins (one vote).
Montreal goaltender Carey
Price received eight votes out
of 10 as best goalie. Rangers
goalie Henrik Lundqvist, coach
Alain Vigneault, D-man Ryan
McDonagh and forward Rick
Nash all also racked up a
couple of votes each. The three
Canadian Atlantic Division
teams are all in action Saturday,
with the Leafs in Philadelphia,
the Habs hosting the Caps, and
the Sens hosting the Coyotes.
NHL West – Team Toews beat
Team Foligno 17-12 at the AllStar game last Sunday, which
set a goal-scoring record for an
All-Star game. The game drew
roughly 1.48 million viewers to
CBC, nearly one million viewers
less than the last All-Star game
in 2012 when almost 2.45 million
tuned in. It was also well below
the 2011 figures, which saw
2.36 million tune in. The ratings
for the rest of the weekend
were also down compared to
previous years. The Saturday
skills competition ratings were
down about 700,000 viewers
from 2012 and 2011. Only about
500,000 watched the fantasy
draft on Sportsnet, fewer than
the over 1 million who watched
on TSN in 2012 and 2011. In
the game, Islanders star John
Tavares became the sixth
player in all-star game history to
score four goals, joining Wayne
Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Vincent
Damphousse, Mike Gartner and
Dany Heatley. Jakub Voracek of
the Flyers had six points on a
hat trick and three assists, tying
Mario Lemieux’s 1988 record.
NBA – The Toronto Raptors
(31-15) won their fourth in
a row on Wednesday night,
using rampant three-point
shooting to stomp the slumping
Sacramento Kings 119-102.
They beat their previous singlegame high of 15 three pointers
for this season, going 17 for 34
from beyond the arc. The game
was tied 54-54 at half time, but
a strong third quarter had the
Raps going into the fourth
leading 93-76, on the way to
handing the Kings their 8th
loss in 10 games, and seventh
in a row. Toronto has also
bested Philadelphia, Detroit
and Indiana in their current
streak, improving to 7-8 in
January. They’re the only team
in the league with a perfect
8-0 divisional record and, as
of Thursday evening, are the
only Atlantic Division squad
in the playoff picture. After a
winnable game in Brooklyn
(18-27) tonight, Toronto enters
a tough stretch in the first two
weeks of February that sees
them host the Clippers, Spurs
and Wizards.
By Dan Rankin
points each season. In So, while there is some
2011-2012, despite a record hope, they’re still on pace
of just 22-17-12 (for 56 to be the first Lincolns team
points), the Lincolns made with fewer than nine wins in
another conference semi- a season since 1996-1997.
final appearance. In the That squad went 5-40-6. And
three seasons since then, St. there’s still the off-chance
Marys has failed to rack up that things don’t improve at
20 wins, finishing in last or all, and this iteration of the
second last in the Western team matches the futility of
Conference each time.
the 1980-1981 club. That
season,
the Lincolns went
Currently, the Lincs have
2-38-2.
They allowed a
not seen a win since
franchise
worst 318 goals in
Nov. 7, 2014, and haven’t
42
games,
while scoring a
notched a point since before
franchise
worst
total of just
Christmas. Have they ever
100
goals.
As
of
Wednesday,
been this bad? The answer
is yes, but not since the the 2014-2015 Lincolns (2formation of the GOJHL. 35-4) have only scored
Last season, the team 69 goals, while allowing
went 9-39-1. If the 2014- 214. Both totals rank last
2015 Lincolns manage 12 in the conference, while
points in their remaining their 69 goals is worst in
eight games (including the entire league. 1980last night’s game against 1981, a hockey season in
first place Leamington and which head coach Merlin
tonight’s matchup at the Malinowski racked up 25
PRC versus second-place goals and 62 points for the
Chatham), they could top Colorado Rockies in the
that record. But it will require NHL, currently stands as
getting some points on the the only time to date the
road, which the Lincolns Lincolns finished a season
have done this season at a with a single digit point total
franchise-worst pace. Their (6). This year could be the
road record this season is a second.
6-1 loss to LaSalle leaves
Lincs winless in 22
A 6-1 loss to LaSalle in St.
Marys last Friday is the only
Lincolns action to report on
this week.
The Lincolns (2-35-4) were
down 3-0 in the second
period when 16-year-old
forward Evan Krassey
knocked in his third goal
of the season, assisted by
Jack Wieringa and Nick
Whitworth. Vipers goalie
Paolo Battisti brushed off
the rest of the Lincolns’ 20
shots as LaSalle went on to
win 6-1. Six different players
scored for the Vipers. Tyler
Beattie made 43 saves on
49 shots in the loss.
It was a 22nd consecutive
game without a win for
the Lincolns who were
eliminated from the playoffs
last week.
In the 2008-2009 season,
the Lincolns put together
a record of 36-15-1, for a
total of 73 points and an
eventual conference semifinals appearance. Since
then, the club has seen
diminished win totals, with
gradually fewer and fewer
league worst 0-18-2.
Australian Open – Facing
tough quarter-finals matchups,
top Canadian singles hopefuls
Milos Raonic and Eugenie
Bouchard were knocked out of
contention in Melbourne this
week. On Monday evening,
Bouchard lost to Maria
Sharapova in straight sets,
6-3, 6-2. On Wednesday night,
Raonic missed his chance to
play in his second Grand Slam
semifinal after losing 7-6 (5),
6-4, 6-2 to world No. 1 seeded
Novak Djokovic. It was the fifth
time the two had met, and the
fifth time Djokovic has come
out on top. Raonic, a 2014
Wimbledon semifinalist, couldn’t
get a break point off the Serbian
star, losing his own serve
three times. Still, Raonic left
Melbourne with a record oaf 145, making it his most successful
major by the numbers. The
game to determine who will
meet Andy Murray in the Aussie
Open final took place early
this morning. The women’s
final between Sharapova and
Serena Williams is scheduled
for 3:00 am Saturday.
MLB – In former Blue Jays news,
two-time World Series champ
Joe Carter was recently hired
by the Arizona Diamondbacks
as special assistant to general
manager Dave Stewart, himself
a member of the Jays 1993
championship team. Carter
had 12 seasons with at least
25 home runs and became
the first player with 100 RBIs
in consecutive seasons for
three teams — Cleveland, San
Diego and Toronto. Elsewhere
in the National League, Ken
Rosenthal of Fox Sports reported
Wednesday that the Washington
Nationals had signed relief
pitcher Casey Janssen to a oneyear, $5 million contract. Janssen,
33, has spent his entire eightyear career with the Toronto Blue
Jays. He was converted from a
starter to a reliever in the 2009
season, and last year went 3-3
with a 3.94 ERA while recording
25 saves. He had been the Jays
closer for the past three seasons,
but struggled in the second half
of 2014, with Aaron Sanchez
eventually taking that role.
By Dan Rankin
Our Team of the Week is the St. Marys Red Mite
Tim Bits. Back Row, from left, are Cody King,
Mac Hern, Hunter Pickel, Donovan McGregor,
Parker Levy and Ethan Henderson. Front row,
Gavin Lang, Ella Haight, Zac Larmer, Regan
Jones, Peyton Wynands, Abe Bender and
Quinn Hall. Absent are Nic Brintnell and Cainan
O’Doherty. Congrats, team!
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Friday, January 30, 2015
St. Marys Independent
NOT AGAIN!
After Sunday school we headed down
the Peel Street hill to Harry and Val Peaker’s.
(spelling?) If Mom was teaching Sunday school we might
get picked up at the church in inclement (yucky) weather
(which included much of the winter). If we were walking it
was difficult to keep from running ahead. To say we were
anxious to get a snack to hold us over till lunch is an understatement. Heaven forbid there might be a roast in the
oven at home warm and waiting. I’m not really sure why
it was such a treat to sit at a booth in a small restaurant.
I suppose it just wasn’t a daily happening. It just could be
that Made Rite (made in Stratford as I’ve mentioned before) potato chips were not found at home. Neither were
the Kist orange, root beer, and cream soda. I can’t forget the small bottles of Coca Cola. Those products were
fantastic! (Many people claimed a better flavour in the
smaller bottles of Coke). I don’t think their counterparts
today can compare: But wait a minute: Coca Cola is the
only survivor.
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ASIDE: Can you believe 5 cents for a small bag of chips
(any flavour of plain salted you wanted) and I believe under 10 cents for the small bottle of coke without the 2 cent
deposit?
Was it the mid 80’s when Coca Cola decided that we
wanted a “New Coke”? Bill Cosby was the spokes person for that “New Coke”. Both choices may have been ill
advised. The “New Coke” almost fell flat on its face immediately (You can decide on Cosby). Coke became what
it always had been “Classic”. We had already learned
in the early 70’s that Coke is the “Real Thing” and we
wanted to “buy the world a home and furnish it with love”
“to teach the world to sing in perfect harmony” “to buy the
world a Coke and keep it company”. Mean Joe Green
and the boy in the stadium walkway knew “Coke and a
smile” (1979). In fact it was invented as a patent medicine
in 1886 and soon became “a refreshing beverage”. Coke
is the “Real Thing”.
WELL: The news is that although Coke sells numerous
other beverages that should cover any ones preference
they are bound to try to fix what isn’t broke. They intend to
reduce calories by 8% or 20 in a standard can by reducing the amount of syrup (Coke ingredients and the added
sugar). They say we in “Coke Mania” will not notice the
difference. I heard late today that they will also reduce
the size of their containers. (Of course since sugar in its
different forms has gotten expensive we will be unlikely
to see price reductions) Some of the figures may be misreported but the fact remains that they want to change
our drink.
ST. MARYS MUSEUM
ARTIFACT OF THE WEEK
Ph: 519-284-2284
Included in the long history of recreation and leisure in
St. Marys are several theatre groups. Pictured above
is the cast of Pirates of Penzance, a musical put on by
the St. Marys Little Theatre in May 1952. The St. Marys
Little Theatre was organized in 1949 and put on several
theatrical productions throughout the 1950s.The rich
history of leisure and recreation in the community will be
celebrated at the upcoming St. Marys Heritage Fair. Any
collectors who have artifacts, memorabilia or historic
photographs, especially those relating to sports and
leisure in the community, are invited to participate as an
exhibitor! The Heritage Fair is Friday, February 20 from
7-9 p.m. at the Pyramid Recreation Centre.
For more information about this artifact or to register as
a Heritage Fair exhibitor, contact the St. Marys Museum
at 519-284-3556 or [email protected].
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Any Pepsi drinker should have been annoyed that in the
Pepsi challenge people could not tell the difference. As
a Coke drinker I was! REALLY! Do they think we have
no taste buds? Next they’ll tell us American beer is the
same as Canadian (wasn’t when I drank). Do they think
anyone looking for a healthier option will be “all over” a
lighter/ blander Coke? Sales may be decreasing due to
those healthier options but another “New Coke” is not the
answer. Don’t mess with my Coke!
As a point of interest it was stated that Coke is different
in different areas and that it is best in Mexico where they
still use sugar from sugar cane to sweeten. In Canada
apparently they use corn syrup.
REMINISCING: As I sit here I think of Otto’s Speedy Repair. Lately I’ve taken to calling John Boonstra “Speedy
Otto” after his father. As I recall Otto was a fine mechanic.
The White Rose Station seemed modern and clean and
new to me. It looked fresh like it was out of a T.V. commercial. If Otto didn’t wear the typical hat from the commercials he should have. I liked the White Rose pumps
and showed my appreciation when we rode over the rubber hose that rang the bell to tell of a vehicle at the pump.
Otto didn’t seem to think that much of the habit. (Lorne
Marziali wasn’t immune to the same ringing.) I was disappointed when the station was torn down to make way for
the apartment building. I’m not sure what led to that downfall. Am I right in thinking that Shell bought White Rose
and was it at that time? I do know that nobody messed
with the German shepherd watch dogs after hours. If that
station was fairly new what was there previously?
“GOD BLESS” BILL CUBBerley
P.S. Is that a new Coke commercial commemorating
100 yrs. of the Coke bottle?
Katherine Ballantyne, HBA, RMT
REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST
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St. Marys, ON N4X 1A6
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If it’s your Birthday this week:
Emotional stability will increase for those who are willing to get open
& vulnerable with the people they hold dear. The time for living inside
your head is over, now is the time to master speaking your truths with
kindness.
For the rest of us:
Happiness & New Opportunities for expansion are shown for all those
willing to release the regrets of the past & focus on the possibilities of
The Future. A light eyed, intelligent man will play a key role. Luck is
on your side.
Friday, January 30, 2015
St. Marys Independent
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$
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309,900
$
165,000
$
New covered front porch adds
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199,900
639 Queen St. W.
229,900
MLS 986981
4 MEADOWRIDGE CRT.
$
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Friday, January 30, 2015
Ukraine - Former Soviet
leader Mikhail Gorbachev
is warning the confrontation
in Ukraine could turn into
an all-out war between
Russia and the West. He
characterized the current
events in Ukraine as
another Cold War. “I can
no longer say that this Cold
War will not lead to a ‘Hot
War,’” he said. More than
5,000 people have been
killed in fighting between
Ukrainian
forces
and
pro-Russian
separatists
in eastern Ukraine. On
Wednesday, United States
Treasury Secretary Jack
Lew traveled to Kiev to give
Ukraine a $2 billion loan
guarantee. Ukrainian Prime
Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk
met with Lew, thanking him
and the United States for its
support. “We are together,”
Yatzenyuk said. “We are
defending the free world,
and we are defending
freedoms and liberties
of every human being in
Ukraine and in the entire
world.”
Pakistan – About 140 million
people were left without
electricity in Pakistan Sunday
morning after an apparent
rebel attack on a transmission
line, knocking out the national
grid. Up to 80 per cent of
the country’s population lost
electricity, including a disruption
at
Lahore’s
international
airport, but flights were not
affected. The power failure,
one of the worst Pakistan has
experienced, caused electricity
to be cut in major cities,
including the capital Islamabad.
Authorities blamed the attack
on a separatist group in the
country’s southwest. Islamabad
and Karachi (Pakistan’s most
populous city) saw their power
restored on Sunday evening
while other areas had to wait
considerably longer. Major cities
such as Lahore, Peshawar,
and Quetta remained without
power for several more hours.
Rebels have attacked the
electricity grid in Baluchistan,
the country’s largest and most
sparsely populated province,
three times in the last two
weeks.
St. Marys Independent
World News Briefs
Canada – National Security
Agency whistleblower Edward
Snowden provided information
to the CBC this week that the
Communications
Securities
Establishment (CSE), Canada’s
leading surveillance agency, is
monitoring millions of Internet
users’ file downloads in a
secret program codenamed
Levitation. The secret operation
taps into Internet cables and
analyzes records of up to 15
million downloads daily from
websites used to share videos,
photographs, music and other files.
A spokesperson said the CSE’s
mandate is to “collect foreign
signals intelligence to protect
Canada and Canadians from a
variety of threats to our national
security, including terrorism.” The
agency can reportedly access
data from 102 free file upload
sites where copyrighted content
is sometimes illegally shared,
while authorities from those sites
have stated that no organizations
have permission to search them
for data. Some extremists also
use the online storage hubs to
share propaganda and training
materials.
Canada – Julie Abrahamsen,
a 21-year-old Norwegian
snowboarder, left a marked
snowboard trail in Whistler,
B.C. on the morning of Jan.
21 and spent three days
lost in unforgiving mountain
conditions before rescue
crews found her this past
Saturday. Police launched
a search for her last Friday
and located her the following
day when rescuers in a
helicopter spotted her tracks
in the snow. A spokesperson
for Whistler Search and
Rescue called it a “big win”
and that moments like that
are so great “because we
don’t get enough of them.”
Abrahamsen’s
roommates
reported her missing on
Friday morning after they
noticed she had not been
home in two nights. They
contacted police and sent out
pleas on social media in the
hopes of finding their friend
alive. They greeted her at the
hospital after her recovery
and brought her fresh clothes,
expressing how grateful they
were that she was found safe.
USA – On Monday, with a USA – Facebook has
headline that has seemingly announced it will launch
been pulled from the height of a real-time hub called
the Cold War, the FBI announced “Trending Super Bowl” for the
it had busted a Russian event on Sunday, which will
spy ring that was reportedly bring together content from
trying to obtain economic the game, a scoreboard
information about US markets and a running play-by-play.
and sanctions on Russian Some of the famous “Super
banks. Last Friday, FBI special Bowl ads” will also run on the
agent Gregory Monaghan filed page, as will various Super
a complaint in a Manhattan Bowl-related posts, photos
federal court, claiming an and videos from users’
alleged spy, Evgeny Buryakov, friends, celebrities, and the
posed as a banker in the New media. It’s the continuation
York office of an unnamed of a growing trend that
Russian bank. Monaghan sees
people
watching
claimed Buryakov was on “deep major
televised
events
cover” and working for Russia’s alongside a “second screen”
Foreign Intelligence Service on a smartphone or tablet
(SVR) to gather intelligence and running Twitter or Facebook.
transmit it back to Moscow. The During the World Cup last
complaint also claims staffers year, Facebook claimed it
at an unidentified Russian saw 3 billion interactions,
news organization in the US including likes, comments
are engaged in spying, and and posts, from 350 million
indicates US law enforcement users throughout the event.
bugged the SVR’s New York By
comparison,
Twitter
offices. Buryakov was charged announced that its users
with one count “acting as an shared 672 million tweets
unregistered agent of a foreign related to the World Cup
government” and another count throughout the tournament.
of conspiracy to do so.
By Dan Rankin
This Day in History – January 30th
1661 – Oliver Cromwell Parliament was dissolved
(1599
–
1658)
is soon after, and the monarchy
posthumously
executed was reinstated, with the son
– Oliver Cromwell was an of Charles I being crowned
influential British politician Charles II. On this day in
who fought on the side of 1661, the anniversary of the
the parliamentarians in the king’s execution and a little
English Civil War. Cromwell over two years after his own
(nicknamed “Old Ironsides”) death, Cromwell’s body was
was one of the signatories exhumed and subjected to
of the death warrant for King the ritual of posthumous
as
other
Charles I, who was executed execution,
by beheading on this day in Commonwealth leaders had
1649. That brought about the been. His body was hanged
brief period from 1649-1660 in chains, and his severed
in which England was ruled as head was displayed at
a republic, with no monarch, Westminter Hall for over 20
dubbed the Commonwealth years until 1685.
of England. After a number of 1703 – 47 samurai warriors
years waging wars in Ireland avenge the death of
and Scotland, Cromwell fell their master, inspiring
ill of malaria and a urinary generations of Japanese
infection, and died Sept. “bushido”
plays
and
3 1658 at the age of 59. literature – A. B. Mitford, a
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British diplomat to Japan in
the 19th Century, wrote the
short story collection Tales of
Old Japan which is credited
with introducing Western
civilization to the tale of the
47 Ronin. Exact details of the
story may have been skewed
over time - it was already over
100 years old when Mitford
wrote on it - but historical
documents and artifacts
confirm the existence of its
characters. In 1701, two
feudal lords from rural Japan
were instructed to arrange
a reception for imperial
officials in Tokyo, which was
then named Edo. One of the
lords, Asano Naganori, was
so enraged by the insulting
behaviour of a court official
named Kira Yoshinaka that
Asano struck him. For the
offense, the samurai code
of honour (bushido) dictated
that Asano must commit
suicide (seppuku). Back in
Asano’s domain, 47 of the
warriors he had commanded
swore to avenge his death.
They plotted revenge against
Kira for two years, eventually
storming his mansion and
killing him on this day in 1703.
The actions of the 47 ronin
created a moral quandary:
they had honoured bushido
by avenging Asano’s death,
but they had killed Kira,
a “made man.” On March
20, 1703, 46 of the warriors
committed seppuku. The
47th, who had been sent
home to let others know
Asano had been avenged,
was pardoned for his actions.
The warriors are all buried
near
Sengakuji
Temple
in Tokyo, where today a
museum tells their tale and
displays their armor.
1969 – The Beatles give their
last public performance, on
the roof of Apple Records
in London – The recording
sessions for “The Beatles”
(better known as the “White
Album”) were completed in
October 1968, about two
years after the ‘Fab Four’
had stopped touring. During saw heated in-band fighting,
the recording of that album, but is perhaps most famous
which features hits such for the group’s rooftop
as “While My Guitar Gently performance
in
central
Weeps” and “Blackbird,” London on this day in 1969.
group members increasingly On top of the headquarters of
laid down tracks individually Apple Records, the Beatles
and
overdubbed
them, and pianist Billy Preston
rather than playing as an played a 42-minute set
ensemble. The songwriting including nine takes of five
styles and influences of the songs before police forced
group’s members seemed to them to stop. It was their final
be pushing them in different public performance and is
directions,
while
other viewed by many fans as the
factors such as the death end of an era.
of manager Brian Epstein
caused
internal
tension. 2003 – “Shoe Bomber”
Seeking to reverse that trend Richard Reid is sentenced
and possibly also return to to life in prison for trying
touring, Paul McCartney to blow up a transatlantic
insisted they “Get Back” flight from Paris to Miami
in the studio immediately, – On Dec. 22, 2001, a little
playing together as a group over three months after the
this time. Their recording 9/11 attacks, British citizen
Reid
boarded
sessions in January 1969, Richard
used for the album Let it Be, American Airlines Flight 63
wearing shoes stuffed with
powerful plastic explosives.
Flight
attendants
and
passengers
overpowered
Reid, foiling him just as he
was attempting to ignite
a fuse protruding from
his shoe. He was tied up
with belts and headphone
cords, while the plane was
re-directed to Boston. It
landed safely, escorted by
fighter jets. In October 2002,
Reid, 29, pleaded guilty to
attempting to blow a hole
in the plane’s fuselage and
kill the 197 people on board.
He claimed he had been
driven to attempt the act due
to a love for Islam. On this
day in 2003, Reid received
the maximum sentence on
each of the eight counts he
faced for a total of 110 years
imprisonment, in addition to
three life sentences.
Friday, January 30, 2015
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WEEKEND SMILES
You're a Great Football Fan
If...
You keep a football playbook in
the bathroom.
You said your wedding vows
while watching a football game
out of the corner of your eye.
Your season tickets cost more
than your house.
You proposed at a tailgate
party.
You asked your wife to have a
Caesarian Section, because
the baby was due on Super
Bowl Sunday.
In preparation for a romantic
evening you put on a football
helmet.
Your children are named Ditka,
Heisman and O.J.
You did the end zone hustle at
your wedding reception.
You dated the team mascot in
costume.
Your wife saw your marriage
proposal on the stadium
scoreboard.
You have a tattoo of your team
logo.
Your wedding colors were the
same as your team colors.
You've offered to post bail for a
football player.
Stadium Food Service catered
your wedding.
In preparation for a romantic
evening, you ask your wife to
wear a cheerleader outfit.
You missed weekend visitation
rights because of a football
game.
You and your wife stay married
for the sake of the bobblehead
collection.
You do "the wave" when you're
asleep in bed.
In the school yearbook, you're
wearing the team uniform on
picture day.
Your prenuptial agreement
mentions season tickets.
You
named
Touchdown.
your
dog
You have three big screen TV's
in the living room for Sunday's
games.
You've worn the same shirt on
Sundays for seven years.
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Williams
Ina Williams (Bamsey) (nee Revington) Peacefully at Wildwood
Care Centre, St. Marys on January 25, 2015 in her 94th year.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas Williams (2013) and the late
George Bamsey (1975). Dear mother of Bob Bamsey (Carole) of
Lynden; Sheila Langdown (Bill) of Cambridge and Gwen King of
Edmonton. Loving grandmother of Jennifer (Sean), Tina (Paul),
Julie (Mark), Kathryn, Ben & Alexis and great grandmother of
Josh, Grayson & Chelsea. Predeceased by her parents, Benjamin
& Annie (Beatson) Revington, brother Newton, sisters Huldah
Hobbs & Lena Winser and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
Born and raised on a farm in Lucan Ontario, Ina married George
in 1942 and settled in London where they raised their 3 children.
Although she had no formal training, Ina was a “natural nurse”, the
consummate mother, homemaker and friend. Mom was always on
the go - tending to her immediate and extended families, roomers
and boarders, neighbours and friends. Never afraid of a challenge,
Mom could turn her hand at just about anything she put her mind
to, whether it be baking, sewing/ knitting/quilting/crocheting,
gardening, home improvements, dancing or playing bridge. When
time and circumstances permitted, Mom also worked outside the
home. Tom danced into Mom’s heart in the late 1980’s, where he
remained until his passing. During her lifetime, Mom was fortunate
enough not only to have travelled across Canada, much of the United
States and some European countries, but also, to have celebrated
two Silver Wedding Anniversaries. A celebration of Mom’s life
will be held at the ST. MARYS UNITED CHURCH, 85 Church
St. South, St. Marys on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at 11 a.m. with
visiting one hour prior. Pastor Paul Vollick will officiate the funeral.
Spring interment in St. James Cemetery, Clandeboye. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made to Operation Smile or a
charity of your choice. Memories, pictures, and condolences may
be shared online at www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca.
THANK YOU
Benny
Late Pat Benny (Hutton): The family would like to thank
everyone for all their love and support given to us at
the passing of our Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother,
Sister and Aunt. Thank you for all the wonderful flowers,
cards, food, and donations. Also thank you to the staff
at university hospital for keeping Pat comfortable in her
final days. At this difficult time your support and condolences have been greatly appreciated!
Wanless
WANLESS, V. Jean – Peacefully at Wildwood Care
Centre, St. Marys, on Saturday, January 24, 2015, in her
81st year. Beloved wife of Ron Hopkins. Dear mother
of Brian Sparling (Linda), Allan Sparling (Faye) and
Stephen Sparling (Sofie). Loving grandma of Pat, Lisa
(Chris), Jennifer (Dan), Kerri (Steve) and Morgan, and
great-grandma of Elia, Olivia, Thad, Kate, Wyatt, Aidan,
Brady and Tyson. Predeceased by parents George and
May Would, sister Anna, and brother Blythe. Visitation
was held on Wednesday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00
p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709
Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral
service was conducted on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at
11:00 a.m. Cremation followed. Those wishing to make
a donation in memory of Jean are asked to consider The
Lung Association or Shriners Hospitals for Children.
For information and online condolences, please visit
www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
Kingdon
David Murray Kingdon, age 61, of St. Marys passed away
peacefully at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on January 25,
2015. Dave was born in St. Marys on October 19, 1953. He
was the son of the late Murray and Florrie Kingdon and
predeceased by his brother Dennis Kingdon. Loving brother
of Bev “Charlie” Parkinson (Randy); niece Rebecca Littlejohn
(David) and their children Zachary and Ethan; niece Keri
Lukings; nephew Scott Parkinson (Jessica). Dave’s smile
will be forever remembered by his close friend Judy Tobin
and many other dear friends. Dave was a long time employee
of Hutton Transport. A celebration of Dave’s life was held
at the St. Marys Legion, 66 Church Street North, St. Marys
on Tuesday, January 27, 2015. As expressions of sympathy,
memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer
Society or to Browns United Church through the W.G. Young
Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford. 519.271.7411
www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com
Sturman
Kenneth Victor Edward Sturman, born in Lowestoft, Suffolk,
England, passed away at St. Marys Memorial Hospital on
January 26, 2015 in his 92nd year. Husband of Harriet Sturman
whom he married on November 3, 1945 in Lytham, Lancashire,
England. Father of Sandra Elizabeth and her husband Brian
Cook and Janet and her husband Joseph Thompson (deceased).
Grandfather of Anthony, Sarah, John and his wife Krystle,
Richard and Suzanne. Great-grandfather of Jessica, Samuel,
Archie and a great-granddaughter arriving in spring. The
Funeral Service was conducted at the St. James’ Anglican
Church on Thursday, January 29, 2015. Interment in St. Marys
Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of
choice. Online condolences at www.hodgesfuneralhome.ca.
Flanagan (Jim)
Dear Dad
As time unfolds another year
A date that’s filled with sadness
Returns to us this day
No words we write will ever say
How much we miss you every day
You gave us years of happiness
We will treasure through the years
And though your smile is gone forever
And your hands we cannot touch
We will never lose our memories of a dad
who gave so much
We miss you dad!
Love Helen, Paul, Brian, Sam and Families
2nd Anniversary - February 3, 2013
Dear Jim:
I have a book of memories
It’s not upon a shelf
It’s deep within my heart
The key I keep myself
I turn the key quite often Jim
And think of bygone days
I miss you oh so very much
In so many different ways
My life is all so different now
From what is used to be
All because you are not here
To share my company
I love you and I miss you Jim
Mary
by Rev. Margaret Smart-Wheaton
In the summer of 2006, my
husband, Merley, heard on a
news report that it had been a
disproportionately long time since
a tornado had struck St Marys or
the surrounding area. According
to weather watchers, the report
stated, we were in for a big
tornado soon. So Merley began
a vigilant watch of the skies and
began periodically drilling me on
disaster protocol so we would
be ready when the inevitable
tornado hit. One evening during
a rain storm he paced from
window to window, gazing at the
sky, anxiously tracking any cloud
movement that might indicate a
tornado. Meanwhile, I was lying
in bed wishing that a tornado
would hit so that Merley would
be satisfied and I could finally get
some sleep. I’m afraid that I didn’t
take him very seriously.
front of the boat! “Wake up!” they
yell “we are dying here! Don’t you
care?” On the most human level,
we often react like these followers
expecting others to share our
distress or panic. If they seem
detached from the situation we
accuse them of not caring about
our suffering. And yet during
swimming lessons one of the first
water safety rules that we learn
is, if someone is drowning never
jump in the water with them. In
their panic the one drowning can
overpower the rescuer and pull
them under. If we intend to be
any help to a drowning person
a certain amount of distance is
necessary so that we can stay in
control and throw them the lifesaving aid.
Of course Jesus cares. One of
the main themes of Jesus’ life
is his expression of deep love
and compassion for humanity. In
this story, Jesus stands up, and
commands the wind and raging
waters to be still. The storm stops,
calm descends. But Jesus stirs
up their hearts and minds with a
simple question, “Where is your
faith?” Suddenly, no matter how
unavoidable, how overwhelming
or how brutal any storm is, we are
given the deepest question. And
that question is not will I live or
die or even how will I fix this? The
question is, “Where is my faith?”
We headed off for a summer
holiday in Manitoba and, with When the storm is raging where
my brother’s family, took a trip to is my faith? The most obvious
the International Peace Gardens thing that we think this means
near Brandon Manitoba. We is that faith could make us calm
had a hot but lovely day touring and stalwart in the face of a
the gardens and honouring the storm. But that is not always
desire it represented for peace. where we find faith in a storm.
That evening in our hotel room we Sometimes it is faith that convicts
noticed that a rain storm blew in, us of what needs to change in
and the streets started flooding us. Sometimes faith will give
and then the sky darkened and us the strength to make a hard
then the clouds started moving decision. Sometimes it is faith
in a strange circular motion. The that gives us hope for a future
television news was reporting that is different from this moment
not one but three funnel clouds when we are overwhelmed.
heading our way and issued Sometimes it is faith that leads
tornado warnings for you guessed us to humble ourselves and ask
it - Brandon Manitoba. And as the for the love, support and care
panic welled up in me and the that we need. Sometimes it is
fear moved in with the clouds all faith that convinces us to stop
I knew was that I wanted to be holding so tightly to our own lives
where ever Merley was! He knew and put them in the hands of God.
the proper protocol and was Remember Jesus does not ask,
“Why are you upset?” or “Why
prepared for this!
are you bothering me?” He asks,
The reality is that storms come. “Where is your faith?”
They come if we are watching
for them or not. They come if The storms of life can prove to be
we are prepared for them or not. the times when we discover our
They come if we are anticipating choices very clearly, when we
them or not. Storms come. There make the decision to listen to and
are the very real environmental trust in God. They can also be the
storms and there are the equally times that we learn to reach out
real emotional, mental, spiritual and take the lifesaving ropes of
and physical storms. There are love and support that are offered
times that leave hearts, bodies or by those who love us. They can
minds swirling in chaos. It does be the times when we discover
not matter who you are or what that we have knowledge and skills
your status, at some point in and just who we are is perhaps
exactly who God has called us to
every life – storms come.
be for this time and place. Storms
In the Bible there is the story of a happen... but they do not have to
time when Jesus and some of his drive us into chaos. In fact they
followers set out to cross a lake in can be the very catalysts that
a boat. As they set out a storm rolls shape us into people who look for
in. The skies turn black and wind and find faith. They can shape us
whips up and as the water starts into a people who, like Jesus, can
to break over the sides of the boat stand with, care for and meet the
the followers turn to Jesus. What needs of others as they face their
they find is that he is asleep in the storms.
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2. Methuselah
3. Margaret
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7. The Sun
8. Andromeda
9. Femur
10. Optic Nerve
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