February 12, 2009 • issue 684 Serving St. Joseph Island since 1995 Visit us online at www.islandclippings.com Tel: 705-246-1635 email: [email protected]Fax: 705-246-7060 “Your Island Newspaper” THERE ARE VERY few places where adults can return to find things the same as their childhood memories. The Children’s Library in Richards Landing is one of those very special places. Established in 1934 as a gift from the late Mrs. Florence Orrell – loved and remembered as “The Island’s Fairy Godmother”, the Children’s Library’s first and only home was a formerly derelict house. Today, it remains one of the very few privately oper- ated children’s libraries in Canada. Over its long history, every effort has been made to capture and retain its classic, old-time appeal, while responding to the developing needs of the community. “The Children’s Library is a great place for memo- ries. For parents, it’s “remember when” or “I used to read these books” says Dawn Stinson, the Librarian. “We are blessed with summer residents who are very supportive of the library. We see generation after generation visit- ing – Grandparents who brought their children and now their grandchildren. It’s all part of the atmosphere of the library“. A Little Bit of Magic Still Exists Thanks to the Island’s Fairy Godmother The Real Estate Stop David Nelson Sales Representative “Your Island Realtor” 949-7867 • 246-2757 Continued on page 2 Island Machine & Welding 1700 D Line R.R. #2 Richards Landing 246-0049 Specializing in Hydraulic Repairs Proprietor: Dale Wenmann COMPUTER • Repairs • Tune-up • Virus removal • Set-up • Training • Wired and Wireless Networks CALL GEORGE 246-2112 Landing Feet First Marcy Clark Registered Practical Nurse 246-0604 In-home treatment of Basic, Advanced & Diabetic Foot conditions Official retailer of Biofreeze & Orthotics by Foot Levelers Inc. Manicures, Pedicures & Paraffin Wax treatments also available Ask about our party specials!! Wessell Firewood Processed Hardwood Firewood 246-0334 Delivery Available Any Questions Regarding Services Please Call Kevin or Katie
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February 12, 2009 • issue 684 Serving St. Joseph Island since 1995
Visit us online at www.islandclippings.com Tel: 705-246-1635email: [email protected] Fax: 705-246-7060
“Your Island Newspaper”
THERE ARE VERY fewplaces where adults canreturn to find things thesame as their childhoodmemories. TheChildren’s Library inRichards Landing is oneof those very specialplaces.
Established in 1934 as agift from the late Mrs.Florence Orrell – lovedand remembered as“The Island’sFairyGodmother”,the Children’sLibrary’s firstand only homewas a formerlyderelict house.Today, itremains one ofthe very fewprivately oper-ated children’slibraries in Canada. Over its long history,every effort has been made to captureand retain its classic, old-time appeal,while responding to the developing needsof the community.
“The Children’sLibrary is a greatplace for memo-ries. For parents,it’s “rememberwhen” or “I used toread these books”says Dawn Stinson,the Librarian. “Weare blessed withsummer residents
who are very supportive of the library.We see generation after generation visit-ing – Grandparents who brought theirchildren and now their grandchildren.It’s all part of the atmosphere of thelibrary“.
A Little Bit of Magic Still ExistsThanks to the Island’s Fairy Godmother
The Real Estate StopDavid NelsonSales Representative
“Your Island Realtor”949-7867 • 246-2757
Continued on page 2
Island Machine & Welding1700 D Line
R.R. #2 Richards Landing246-0049
Specializing in Hydraulic Repairs
Proprietor: Dale Wenmann
COMPUTER• Repairs • Tune-up
• Virus removal• Set-up • Training
•Wired andWireless Networks
CALL GEORGE 246-2112
Landing Feet FirstMarcy Clark
Registered Practical Nurse246-0604
In-home treatment of Basic, Advanced &Diabetic Foot conditions
Official retailer of Biofreeze & Orthotics byFoot Levelers Inc.
Manicures, Pedicures & Paraffin Waxtreatments also available
Ask about our party specials!!
Wessell FirewoodProcessed Hardwood Firewood
246-0334Delivery Available
Any Questions Regarding Services
Please Call Kevin or Katie
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The Children’sLibrary is truly amagical place.For years, localchildren, summerresidents and vis-itors alike haveenjoyed browsingafter school,reading clubs,arts and crafts,educationalworkshops or thepopular “AuthorVisits”.
With two large fir-paneled roomswarmed by a rustic stone fireplace, acozy reading room, an upstairs arts andcrafts room, and the walls lined withmemorabilia and artifacts, the experi-ence offered is truly unique. From thebear rugs to the Chinese Wedding dollsto the antique books, the Children’sLibrary is truly one of a kind.
In addition to its other popular pro-grams, the library is also openThursdays “After School”, where localstudents can drop by for a quiet place touse library resources, study or simplyread in a safe and cozy environment.(Please note New ‘After School’ Hours –Thursdays 3:15 pm to 5:00 pm.}
Their popular Summer program forchildren aged 5 – 10 on Mondayevenings has always been a great
success, based on themes such asPirates, Puppet Mania and ‘Aroundthe World’. Their Story time andcrafts for pre-schoolers (10:30 amWednesday and Thursday mornings)is a must for entertaining andenchanting the wee ones. And, dur-ing the year, other programs andworkshops are given, such as journalwriting, newspaper reporting, song-writing, art classes, book publishingand fire safety.
The Children’s Library is a regular visitfor local students – Primary gradescome once a month for stories andcrafts, while Junior grades come once amonth to learn how a library works.
They are also the Host Organization forReading Week, sponsoring a number ofactivities and, for the past 13 years,responsible for arranging an Authorvisit, not only for our local school, butalso for 11 others from the surroundingarea.
New this year, the Children’s Library isable to offer a Free Tutor program tostudents from Grades 1 to 8, thanks toAndrea Goral, a 2nd year LSSU student,who generously dedicates her sparetime to tutoring on Monday evenings.
The library (and through it, the com-munity) also benefits from its participa-
The Building in 1934
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PC Doctor
QUESTION:What are the chances ofgetting wireless Internet in our commu-nity?
ANSWER: Rumours have been circulat-ing for some time now regarding wire-less Internet availability in our ruralarea. Wireless Internet shares the samecellular infrastructure used by cellphones. According to a sales representa-tive at a local cell phone store, your cellphone signal must be at least 3 bars orbetter to receive uninterrupted wirelessInternet. Cell phone signal strengthbelow 3 bars will result in frequentlylost Internet connections and slow per-formance. That’s the state of wirelessInternet today; however, there are newdevelopments reshaping wirelessInternet in the future.Telecommunications giants, Rogers andBell, are installing a more powerfulform of wireless Internet calledWiMAX. The new WiMax technologyreaches farther than regular wirelessInternet. Tests have demonstrated that aWiMAX Internet signal can be receivedup to 40 km from the transmittingtower. Rogers and Bell are equal part-ners in this venture, building and shar-ing new cellular infrastructure compo-nents. To see current progress, visit thewww.rogers.com website. Go to InternetServices, and then to something calledPortable Internet Services. Click on
Coverage Area and use the availabilitytool for Ontario. Anyone with a fond-ness for maps will enjoy examining thegreen-shaded areas which denote cur-rent wireless Internet coverage. SinceRogers and Bell share the same wirelessinfrastructure, coverage is the same forboth companies. In Ontario, the largestwireless Internet coverage is found inthe Muskokas extending up to ParrySound. Look carefully for the tell-talegreen shading in the Sudbury area andaround Thunder Bay. Sadly, our ruralarea lacks this green shading. Tomorrowmaybe? What should you expect whenWiMAX finally arrives? Rogers promiseswireless Internet speeds 25 times fasterthan dial-up Internet. Your wirelessdownloads will be monitored and exces-sive downloading will be subject to sur-charges. Homes and businesses thatrequire good reception will need toinstall an outdoor antenna to comple-ment the indoor receiver-transmitterunit. Looks like Rogers and Bell will uti-lize this new WiMAX technology toreach Internet customers where cable orDSL Internet is just not economicallyviable. The existing wireless Internetsignal is unreachable for most ruralhomes. When WiMAX arrives, will myhome be within the coverage area?What will it cost? Will WiMAX be 25times faster than dial-up? Who knows?
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Congratulations Huskeys
We would like to say CONGRATULATIONS to the CassHusky Hockey team on their amazing undefeated season!Islanders Anthony Binn, Alec Ross and Brett, Ethan and SethCampbell are part of this wonderful group of guys..that gaveus some awesome hockey to watch! Come out and supportthem during the play-offs! and hats off to Grampa GeorgeNorfolk who didn't miss one game...see you at the play-offsGeorge!! Gary says keep the Timmies coming!
Proud ParentsGary and Tina Campbell
Road Conditions
Thanks to fate, C.P. Wallace and the late Jim Reed, we havefound our piece of heaven on earth. This will be our eighthwinter on St. Joe Island to experience and enjoy. We movedhere, prepared for more snow and colder temperatures. Sofar, (touch wood) I tell everyone the weather is better uphere 365 days of the year.
If you believe the international and local media, this may bethe best place in the whole world to reside.
One negative piece of small talk I sometimes hear revolvesaround summer and winter road conditions. In 40 years ofrural winter driving, I find that Algoma and St. Joe Islandhave the most talented, dedicated and courteous snowremoval operators I’ve ever seen. With much less snow andwind than we’re used to, we’ve never found road conditionsdangerous or impossible.
Before spring comes around, we hope everyone thinks beforecomplaining to a municipal employee or contractor aboutless-than-perfect road conditions. Possibly, realize how goodwe have it here and thank your operator for his long night-time and weekend hours he puts in, to enable us to getaround as easily as we do.
Grateful 5th Side Road Residents,Gord & Sigrid Robinson
Islander’s Important Contribution
I work in a lab with Adam Courtney at the University ofWisconsin-Madison. Adam grew up on St. Joseph Island,graduating from high school in 1999 or so. He recently pub-lished a very important paper regarding auto-immune dis-eases in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy ofSciences. A brief summary of the article will be published inthe journal Chemistry and Engineering News. I am notentirely sure if your publication would be interested in thistype of story, but I thought I would pass along the informa-tion about the important contributions a product of St.Joseph Island is making to the scientific and health commu-nity. Please see links below.
Thanks,Todd Gruber
UW-Madison BiochemistryLaboratory of Dr. Laura Kiessling
Chemistry and Engineering News write-up:http://pubs.acs.org/isubscribe/journals/cen/87/i06/html/8706scic6.html
The article abstract:http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2009/02/06/0807207106.abstract
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tion as a work partner with Katimavik. Ashley, the cur-rent participant, started February 2nd. Kristy, lasttrimester’s participant, printed a gorgeous mural inAnnie’s Room. Last summer’s participants, Desirae andJacqueline, did Story Time Mondays to Fridays.
How can YOU help the Children’s Library? As withmost community-based organizations, the Children’sLibrary depends on donations from individuals andcommunity organizations for its funding. In the past,they’ve held fundraiser events, such as Book Sales,Raffles, Chili Supper and a Fashion Show at theHarmony Tea House. They also gratefully accept dona-tions of ‘gently used’ books.
Donations can be mailed to:The Children’s Library of Richards LandingP. O. Box 72Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0Tax receipts will be provided.
You can also volunteer your time and wisdom. TheChildren’s Library is currently seeking new Board members,to help the Library to run effectively and continue to meetits objectives.
For more information on the Children’s Library, what it cando, or what YOU can do, please contact Dawn Stinson at246-3093.
“Be-gwud-nah-shene”(Come to The Place of Learning)
Children’s Library...continued from page 2
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Tutoring Program now at the Children’s Library!
For Elementary studentsGrades 1 to 8
Call to book your time!Sessions are half an hour.Mondays 6 pm to 9 pmSaturdays 12 pm to 3 pm
No Cost!!
Tutor is an Elementary Education major at LSSUwith minors in English and Social Studies.
Call the Library 246-2877
NEED HOMEWORK HELP?Thank You
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the mem-bers of the committees here on St. Joseph Island for theirsupport and attendance to each and every program orevent that ran under my administration as the RecreationProgram Coordinator for the Township of St. Joseph fromFeb. 11/08 to Jan. 31/09.
I would also like to thank the Township of St. Joseph andthe St. Joseph Recreation Committee for employing meduring this time. I have thoroughly enjoyed my job and amthankful for the chance to share my work and ideas withour communities.
Unfortunately as of Jan. 31st, the funding for this positionhas run out and I am no longer Recreation ProgramCoordinator. Please feel free to forward any ideas or sug-gestions to the St. Joseph Township Recreation Committee,c/o St. Joseph Township Office. Thank you again for allyour support. I will miss the job, the people and the fun.
Cori Murdock
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The Hunters & Anglers AssociationWildgame Dinner was a great suc-cess once again! A sell-out crowdpacked the Legion to savour themany culinary delights, have a shotat winning prizes and enjoy goodcompany.
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Do you want to send letters to our political leaders in support of keeping Matthews Memorial Hospital open? Do you need help in composing and/or typing your letters? If so, please call Ann at 246-2990 for free assistance. (This offer is being made with approval of the Matthews Memorial Hospital Association.)
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P L E A S E P I C K U P Y O U R O R D E R T O D A Y
THE ISLAND CLIPPINGS has received anumber of calls from Residents who haveheard “the news” via SooToday.com thatour Hospital is to be closed. The closureis still only a recommendation at thispoint (one of many recommendations)and NOT yet a fact. The actual decisionby Sault Area Hospital has NOT yet beenmade, and it could prove to be quite diffi-cult for SAH to make such a drastic moveunilaterally. Last weekend’sSooToday.com Reader Poll resulted in an85% vote against the closure (no surprisethere!) and hopefully, the Communitystill talks as loudly as the Consultants.
The Community certainly made its feel-ings clear at Monday’s impromptu “demonstration” in frontof the Hospital, which was taped by a CTV television crewfor Monday’s news.
There are also other options still to be explored, either aspart of the official Consultant’s report, or through other,community-sponsored alternatives.
Let’s not count MMH out yet! Your voice and your contin-ued active support still count. You and your neighbours mustbe heard and seen – not only by SAH and the public, but alsoby MMHA, the Hospital Auxiliary, your local Council – andall your fellow community members who are so closelyinvolved in the fight to keep MMH open. They still need toknow we’re behind them, as the battle goes on. This fight isfar from over!
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Registration From 12 noon to 4 pm.Registration will be at different locations each weekend. See date besidebusinesses below. Cards available at businesses supportive of the SJIV.
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SJIV Clubhouse Feb 14thMom’s Restaurant Feb 15thDry Dock Feb 21 and Feb 22nd
Ann’s Café Feb 28thAnn’s Café Mar 1st
Mrs. Mac’s Kent’s Corner Mar 7thSJIV Clubhouse Mar 8th
Tilt’n Hilton Mar 14 and 15thDon’t have a snowmobile? Participate by car.
Everyone Welcome
Robert JerrardAppointed New Councillor for Township of Hilton
Robert Jerrard was appointed as the Township of Hilton’s newCouncillor, at a Special Meeting held February 4, 2009 at theMunicipal office. He was one of five candidates for the vacantseat.
Bob and his wife, Janet, have been permanent residents ofHamilton Drive, Hilton Township for the last eight years. Hebrings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Councilwith a 30 year employment history with the Ministry ofNatural Resources, as a Fish and Wildlife ConservationOfficer; Wildlife Management Officer and Fish and WildlifeSupervisor for the Districts of White River and Wawa.
Following his retirement from MNR, Bob continued to workin similar fields for various organizations.
Council feels very fortunate that Bob is willing to serve as arepresentative for the Township.
Council also noted how pleased it was with the number ofqualified applicants and encourages those who were not select-ed to consider submitting their names in the 2010 municipalelection.
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Historical SocietyQUESTION: What is the history ofmedical care on the Island?
ANSWER:Medical care on the Islandwas non-existent up to 1878 when set-tlers began to arrive inlarge numbers. And eventhen, it was neighboursrelying on neighboursand a cabinet of homeremedies. For the mostpart only the healthy sur-vived and it took muchlonger to recuperatewithout the benefit of themedicines and serviceswe have now.
Thomas J. McCort,Physician and Surgeon,was a young Doctor whoresided at Bruce Mines.His name appears onIsland birth and deathregistrations from 1879to 1889. He marriedFanny Marks, daughter ofJohn Marks and MargaretTrainor in 1888 inMarksville, but the couple continued tomake their home in Bruce Mines.
The first resident doctor was Hector M.Ross who served the Island from 1887until he retired in 1903. He had a resi-dence on Richards St. in the RichardsLanding in which he maintained anoffice. At the same time a Dr.Rounthwaite resided in Hilton Beachserving that area from 1898 to 1903.
Dr. John R. Godfrey came to the Island,resided in Richards Landing, and servedthe Islanders from 1903 to 1911. Therewas also a Dr. Wolfstein, who was asummer resident from Cincinnati,Ohio, located in Hilton Beach at thistime. He would treat anyone who cameto him and was not above treating ani-mals as well, as were most of theIsland’s doctors.
Dr. Allen Blackwell came to RichardsLanding in 1911 and took over Dr.Godfrey’s practice and his drugstore onRichards St. He maintained an office onthe second floor and remained on theIsland until 1917 before moving back toPenetanguishene.
All of the above were true “Horse andBuggy” doctors, often staying with thefamily until the patient had sufficientlyrecovered. At times the local ministerwould travel with the doctor if thepatient’s recovery was in doubt. TheIsland being a rural farming communi-ty and cash not always readily available,many people more often than not paidtheir doctors for their services with pro-duce, eggs, chickens, or beef and pork.
Shortly after the close of World War Ithe first hospital came to the Island
largely due to the efforts of theWomen’s Institute. It was started as athree bed Outpost Hospital of the RedCross in an empty residence owned byFred Brason in Richards Landing (now
known as the Bartonhouse). The village councilpaid for rent and fuel. In1925 the St. Joseph IslandHospital Association wasformed, and the ProvincialGovernment chartered it.By November, permanentand summer residents hadcontributed $2,500 to afund raising drive for apermanent hospital, and in1926 the former home ofLanding founder JohnRichards, located onRichards St. also, was cho-sen and purchased.
Unfortunately, this build-ing was destroyed by fire inMarch of 1929. The $3,300derived from insurance waspitifully inadequate forrebuilding, and the unoc-
cupied Anglican Church parsonagelocated on the corner of Elizabeth andLucy St. was rented as a temporary hos-pital until 1930 when Mrs. Mary AnnMatthews, a summer resident fromOhio, donated $35,000 to build a newhospital as a memorial to her late hus-band, Mortimer Matthews, who haddied in a boating incident nearLlewellyn Beach in the autumn of 1927.It was named the Matthews MemorialHospital in his memory.
Others then stepped up to the plate.Florence Orrell, another summer resi-dent, presented a much needed x-raymachine to the hospital. Miss MamieGrindley donated a complete set of sur-gical instruments, and many othersmade generous cash contributions. Dr.J. E. Godfrey, former resident physician,
Medical care on the Island was non-existent
up to 1878 when settlers began to arrive in
large numbers. And even then, it was neigh-
bours relying on neighbours and a cabinet of
home remedies. For the most part only the
healthy survived and it took much longer to
recuperate without the benefit of the medi-
cines and services we have now.
Continued on next page
Photo courtesy of St Joseph Island Historical Society
The Red Cross Hospital
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donated $10,000 in memory of his latewife, to build a maternity ward additionto the hospital, which was completed in1954. Over the years, through the tire-less efforts of the MM HospitalAssociation and the MM HospitalAuxiliary, funds have continuously beenraised to support our hospital and pro-vide for its needs.
The Outpost Hospitals were first estab-lished by the Red Cross, using surpluspost-World War I money, to providemedical care to those outlaying com-munities that had little chance of hav-ing hospitals built otherwise. By 1984this work was becoming more thanthey could handle. They discontinuedits Outpost Hospital Program andMatthews Memorial Hospital fell underthe jurisdiction of the PlummerHospital, which later joined with theGeneral Hospital, to form the SaultArea Hospital Association.
Because of today’s troubled economyand the ever-rising medical costs, the
continued existence of MatthewsMemorial Hospital is once again injeopardy. The Sault Area HospitalAssociation, with their current out-standing deficit of over $13 million, hasbeen advised that, as a cost savingsmeasure, it is in their best interest toclose our Island hospital and its emer-gency room service. The Sault Area
Hospital’s emergency departments arealready understaffed and overworked.Does it make sense to increase theirworkload, not to mention the addition-al hour it would take for Islanders andthe North Shore residents our hospitalserves, to receive emergency care? Evenone life lost due to the delay in receiv-ing medical care is one too many!
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The St. Joseph Island Hunters and Anglers Association presents
The AnnualErnie Eddy Memorial
Children’s Ice Fishing DerbyOpen to All Children Elementary School Age or Younger
Prizes for both Splake & Open Division1st prize - $50.002nd prize - $25.003rd prize - $10.00
Saturday, February 21st 2009TWIN LAKES
10 am until 2 pm
Free Draws, Hot Chocolate & Hotdogs
Come andjoin the Fun!
This is a free event. No entrance fee. Live bait provided.For more information call Graham or Sherrie Kent @ 246-2176
In Richards Landing & Thessalon, Everyone’s Future Is Connected.
On February 24, 2009, Lets Get Together
To Continue Building It.
Northern Credit Union is holding its local Branch Annual Meeting where we are
building financial futures together.
Tuesday, February 24th at 7:00 pmDr. Trefry Memorial Centre
1209 Catherine St., Richards Landing
The next few weeks are important ones for the St. JosephIsland Lions Club.
• New programs for Lions Foundation of Canada GuideDogs will be introduced.
• Plans will begin for the 3rd annual Bridge Walk that willbe held on Saturday, June 6, 2009.
• Nominations and election of officers for the 2009/2010year will take place in March.
• The district A5 yearly convention takes place in Sudburyon April 3rd to 5th.
• Committees will be put in place for the participation inRichards Landing and Hilton Beach community nights.
• The spring opening of the Lion’s William WrightMemorial Pet Cemetery will take place as soon as MotherNature permits.
• The recruitment of new members is an ongoing and vitallyimportant issue that will have a new emphasis.
• Monthly pancake breakfasts will continue to be held onthe fourth Sunday of every month at the Hilton BeachCommunity Hall.
While existing programs and events will continue the club isalways open to suggestions and ideas.
“WE SERVE”
From the Lions Den
DON’T PEEKThe answers for the Sudoku
puzzle on page 6
Advertising in theClippings ... works!
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From the Voyageurs Snowmobile Club
The St. Joseph Island Voyageur Snowmobile club would liketo remind all riders to respect our landowners and ride onlyon designated snowmobile trails. Riders who abuse the privi-lege may make us lose the privilege. Also we remind you toobey all signage on the trails.
Jack Hore, President
The start of a ski race at Jocelyn Township’s MapleSyrup Stampede held Saturday February 7th 2009.
BUYING OR SELLINGCall
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Specializing in out of area buyersHelping buyers and sellers for over 25 years with practical experience in farm properties, commercial, residential, rural and waterfront.
Find out more about me at: www.carlthomas.caemail: [email protected]
Congratulations to Jocelyn Recreation for another successful Maple Syrup Stampede last Saturday.
NOT MAKING ANY MORE!Land that is. Great selection of building lots, acreages andhunting spots including 97 acres with wooded areas, deergrazing meadows and deer stands for $110,000. 160 acres forhunting, snowmobiling, ATV's or building a house $80,000.Untamed and wild 33 acres water access only on St. Joe'ssouth east coast $79,000. If you're looking for a secludedbuilding site, large acreages or waterfront, give me a call.
RALPH CRAMDEN!Move out of that crummyapartment. You can own this 4 bedroom character home inRichards Landing completewith hardwood floors, newerroof, 200 amp service, detached double garage ondouble wide and 219 footdeep serviced lot with hugegarden area. Main Street loca-tion makes it an easy walk tothe bank, post office, library,stores and marina. Not just forhoneymooners at $85,000.
The Bathtub TestA visitor to a psychiatric facility asked the director what
determined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. Well, said the director, we fill up abathtub, offer the prospective patient a teaspoon, ateacup and a bucket, and ask him or her to empty
the bathtub.
The visitor said, I see. A normal person would use the bucket because it’s bigger than the spoon or
the teacup.
No, said the director. A normal person would pull theplug. Do you want a bed near the window?
Did you know that, according to legend, Valentine's Daywas started because of Saint Valentine, a Roman saint
who was executed on February 14th, 270 A.D.? St. Valentine was killed for secretly marrying couples in
defiance of an order of the Roman emperor. The emperor had forbidden marriage after Roman men
began refusing conscription in order to stay home with their wives.
“Best of Show” will also be awardedTake-out containers available!
A Delicious Fundraiser from the Hilton Beach Recreation Committee
ReflexologyReflexology is a natural healing art based on the principal that there are reflexes in the hands, ears, and feet that correspond to every organ, gland andpart in your body. Through application of pressure
to these reflexes, reflexology relieves tension, improves circulation and improves the natural
function of the related area of the body. Find relieffrom back problems, headaches, arthritis, stress,
colds and many more ailments.
Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapists
Debbie Alcock- Certified Foot and Hand Reflexologist
Call 246-1433 or 705-257-0943
Dinah Horner - Certified Foot ReflexologistCall 246-3860 or 246-1433
�Island Touch Therapeutic Massage
BridgeLink Medical CentreRichards Landing
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ARTICLES FOR SALE
Serger - White 2000 ATSSuperlock 2, 3, 4 threadserger with automatic ten-sioner $300.00 Phone 246-25381998 Jeep Grand Cherokee.Immaculate, loaded. 160,000kms. Well cared for.No reasonable offer refused.246-2875SNOWMOBILE 1997Yamaha Venture, Longtrack, 2-up seat, hand warm-ers front and rear. In verygood condition. Hasnʼt beenused in 4 years. Selling onaccount of illness. Call Gerryat 246-3728 or come see itat 3035 Ringham Street.1967 Snowbug snowmachine. Very good runningcondition. Second one forparts.Breast harness for horse.Call 246-0623NEW! 2 pce. ScentedCandle Lamp with piercedceramic shade – blueberrybase $13.505 pces of pierced laceCreamware: Creamer/Sugarbowl set, Napkin holder,Candy dish and Server tray(from $5 to $14.50)2 quart Slow cooker withStoneware insert $14.95Floral tapestry 16” x 12”Breakfast pillow $9.95Mosaic Glass/blk. Base“Hurricane Lamp” with on/offline switch $24.952 pce. Ivory/Amber MarbleKeepsake holder $19.50Ask me about your St.Valentineʼs Bonus with yourpurchase @ 246-0697.
MISCELLANEOUS
DOG WALKER NEEDED!I am a disabled RichardsLanding Resident whoneeds someone to walk myLabrador Retriever. If youcan help the two of us,please call John Wilkinson at 246-3757.
Wanted: Camp/Cottage/B&Bfor rent. We are having 80seniors on the Island theweek of August 9-16, 2009for a reunion and requireaccommodations. Can youhelp? Please email [email protected]
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The SJI Historical Societywill hold their Feb. meetingon Tues., Feb. 17th at theSJI Township Office from 2 - 4 pm. Please note thechange of location for thismeeting. We will be dis-cussing, among other things,the progress in ourCemetery TranscriptionUpdate. Everyone who hasbeen working on this isencouraged to attend. Formore information contactAlice @ 246-2392, Barb @ 246-2089 or Marie @ 246-2386.The St Joseph IslandVoyageurs are having a freehotdog and hot chocolateday for snowmobiles on SatFeb 14th at the clubhouse.All snowmobilers welcome.Come and be informedabout good nutrition andthose cancer fighting foods.The SJI Cancer Societymeets Tues. Feb. 17 - 1:30 pm for a businessmeeting and 2 pm for ourprogram. (Harmony St.Marks Church Hall). Ourguest speaker is Tammyfrom the Country WayHealth Food Store. All welcome to join us. For info contact Jean Konka 246-2698February 20-21 - Family FunBonspiel – JohnsonTownship Recreation – Nowtaking entries. $100 perteam. Prizes and draws.Please call Pat 782-6601.
Seniors Health Fair -Thursday, February 17,10:30 – 2:00 – JohnsonTwp. Community Centre -Algoma Health Unit BloodPressure Clinic,Walking/Circuit TrainingDemo, Workshops: BreadBaking, ABC Relaxation,Foot Care. Informationtables. Info: Pat at 782-6601x 205.The SNOWMAN CONTESTwill be held on the trailsagain this year, so we wel-come all entries. Pleaseleave your name and tele-phone number with yoursnowman. Winners will beannounced after the Marchbreak.LADIES wishing to donatebaking to the Childrenʼs IceFishing Derby call Sherrie246-2176. ThanksCome and enjoy a night ofmaking handmade greetingcards. 2 nights available:Mon, Mar 2nd or Thur.March 5th 7 pm.Cost $25. to make 6 cards.Limited seating, pleasereserve 246-0569New Hours for the St.Joseph Township Librarystarting February 17th. Mon - Fri. 9 am to 12 pmSat. 1 pm to 4 pmSquare Dance Classes– Johnson TownshipCommunity Centre Hall,Desbarats. 6 week session.Starts Wednesday, February4, 7:00 pm. Instructor DonnaBisson. Admission $5. CallPat at 782-6601 for info.The St. Joseph TownshipLibrary is now taking stepsto become automated.Please look for your librarycards and bring them in for abar code. Canʼt find it, noproblem, come in and seeus.
Free tutoring is available forGr. 1-8 at the Children'sLibrary on Mon. evenings 6 - 9 or Sat. 12 - 3. Call 246-2877 for more infoand/or to book your half hoursession.NEW HOURS at theChildren's Library. We will beopen after school Thursdaysfrom 3:15 - 5:00 pm begin-ning Thurs. Feb. 5th.You are invited to a FibreLove In! Saturday, February14, 2009, Valentine's Day.Come and Go, from 10 amto 5 pm. At Cattail Fibresstudio (airplane mailbox) D Line, (705) 246-2828.This is a day to celebrateour love of Natural Fibresand share inspiration from allour preferred fibre activities.Bring along a friend, and anypast, present or future proj-ects for show and tell!Consider this your invitationfrom Jocelyn RecreationCommittee to come andenjoy our cross country skitrails at the MountainviewCentennial Grounds, 36705th Side Road, Jocelyn Twp.There is no charge for theuse of the trails and mapsare available on site. Thereis a Social Ski every Wed. at1:30 pm. All are invited.The St. Joseph IslandHunters & AnglersAssociation will be holdingtheir regular monthly meet-ing on Thursday, February12th at 8 pm. Everyone iswelcome to attend.The Island Bakery will be re-opening Thursday, February12. New Winter Hours willbe 8:00 am to 5:00 pm,Monday through Sunday.
MEMORIAL
IN MEMORY OFJoshua Lloyd AelickFebruary 13, 2001To our little boyLoving you Always andnever to be forgotten. In ourhearts foreverLove Popa & Mama FurkeyAunts, Uncles and Cousins
Support your IslandBusinesses
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WHAT’S HAPPENING ON ST. JOE
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Hens & Stitches, Dr. Trefry Centre - 10 am to 12 pmIsland Cast-a-Weighs, Calorie Watchers, Hilton Community Hall (rear door, basmt) - 8:30 amSeniors Shuffleboard, Dr. Trefry Centre - 1 pmFriday Foods Menu available at the Legion - 5 pm to 9 pmAA Meeting, United Church (new addition, side door) - 8 pmSeniors Walking at the Legion 10 am until noonSt. Joseph Twp, Public Library - 9 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 4 pm
Saturday 14
Nordic Walking Group, Meets at Tranter Park - 10 am, Location Stribling Nature Park Trails.Childrens Library - 10 am to 3 pm Free tutoring available, call 246-2877 to book sessionHilton Union Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pmSt. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pmFree pool all day in the Legion lounge
Sunday 15
Monday 16
Bridge, Dr. Trefry Centre - 1 pm to 5 pm (Open to all seniors)60+ Exercise Program, Dr. Trefry Centre - 10:30 amEuchre, Legion Hall - 8 pm ($3.00 per person)Carpet Bowling for Seniors, Legion - 1 pmChildrenʼs Library - 6 pm to 9 pm Free tutoring available, call 246-2877 to book sessionSt. Joseph Twp, Public Library - 9 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 4 pmSeniors Walking at the Legion 10 am until noon
Tuesday 17Womenʼs Physical Activities, Public School Gym - 6:30 pm to 8 pmCribbage (singles), Legion Hall - 7:30 pm ($3.00 per person)St. Joseph Twp, Public Library - 9 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 4 pm
Wednesday 18
Pool, Legion - 7:30 pmSt. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 9 am to 12 pm, 1 pm to 4 pmFood Bank, United Church, Richards Landing (side door) - 1 pm to 3 pmChildrenʼs Library - 9 am to 12 pm Story time - 10:30 amDr. Trefry Centreʼs Day Out Program - 9 am to 4 pmHilton Union Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pmSeniors Walking at the Legion 10 am until noonSki/Snowshoe Social, Mountainview Centennial Grounds - 1:30 pm
Thursday 19St. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 9 am to 12 pm,1 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 9 pmDr. Trefry Centreʼs Day Out Program - 9 am to 4 pmChildrenʼs Library - 9 am to 12 pm Story time - 10:30 am
