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February 2, 2012 • Issue 833 • $1.00 Serving St. Joseph Island since 1995
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Ray Stortini Receives Ontario’s Top HonourAT THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR’S ANNUAL Investi-ture Ceremony held last Thursday, January 26th at Queen’sPark, 27 of Ontario’s most ‘Outstanding Citizens’ were recog-nized with the highest honourthat an Ontario resident canreceive - appointment to theOrder of Ontario.
Created in 1986, the Order ofOntario recognizes the highestlevel of individual excellenceand achievement in any field.Appointees are chosen for theircontributions to the arts, law,science, medicine, history, poli-tics, philanthropy and theenvironment. Ontario Lieu-tenant Governor theHonourable David C. Onleydescribes the Order as “recog-nizing the greatest minds,forward-thinkers, humanitar-ians, activists and pioneers inthe province. These peoplechange lives here and the worldover.”
This year’s inductees includeprominent citizens like JohnTory, former MPP and Leaderof the Opposition, DavidCrombie, 3-time Mayor ofToronto, noted philanthropistMarcel Desautels and molec-ular geneticist Dr. LouisSiminovitch.
Closer to home is former Sault resident Dr. Sandra E. Black,one of the world’s pre-eminent neurologists and closest yet isretired Superior Court Justice, the Honourable Ray Stortiniof Richards Landing!
“These individuals aredeserving recipients of theOrder of Ontario because oftheir commitment toimproving the quality of lifein our community and for allOntarians,” said Sault MPDavid Orazietti. “Dr. Blackand The Honourable RayStortini join a prestigiousgroup of Ontarians who havemade exceptional contribu-tions to communities acrossthe province.” Past Algomarecipients include Ken Danby,Dr. David Walde and Dr.Roberta Bondar.
Ray (can we still call himthat?) was acknowledged forhis precedent-setting, creativeapproach as a Superior CourtJustice to sentencingoffenders in victimless crimesto community service, ratherthan jail. But typically of Ray,it seems that the words are farsmaller than the greatachievements that theydescribe.
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Photo by Ontario Minstry of Citizenship and Immigration
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When first appointed a judge in Toronto in 1971, Justice Stor-tini made it a point to look beyond the law itself, in order toclearly understand not just the letter of the law, but also theprinciples behind it. He made it a point to visit the jails andother institutions to which he would be sentencing peopleand quickly came to realize that our legal system of the timewas actually causing asmany social problems as itwas trying to solve.
“I realized that quite alarge number of offenders- people who weren’t at alldangerous, were gettingcaught in the system.” Raytells us. “With the tradi-tional sentencing optionsbeing probation, fines orjail, many small-timeoffenders couldn’t pay a$200 fine, so they’d end upin jail for 60 or 90 days.Society was paying anaverage of $80 per day tokeep them there and oftentheir families ended up onwelfare. That just wasn’tworking!”
Ray’s inspiration arrivedwith one particular casethat came before him. Theaccused was an electricalengineer who, duringWorld War II, neutralizedmagnetic mines in theshipping lanes travelled bythe vital supply convoys.After the war, he came toCanada, working withOntario Hydro in
upgrading public electrical systems, after which he took a“retirement” job as a securities messenger.
It didn’t take the astute man very long to realize that, while hewas out every day carrying literally a bag full of negotiablestocks, bonds and securities, very few company receptionistsor security guards paid any attention to what he was picking
up or dropping off. Whenhe brought these securityconcerns to his employer’sattention, he was abruptlytold “You’re just amessenger. Leave thethinking to us!”
To prove his point, hebegan “setting aside” a fewbonds, with the initialintention of demon-strating to his superiorhow easy it was to steal thesecurities. When hismarriage failed, heabruptly returned toLondon with close to halfa million dollars in securi-ties. When Interpol caughtup to him, he producedthe securities, stored in asafety deposit box, waivedextradition and freelyreturned to Canada to facea jury and Judge Stortini.
At the trial, the jury foundthat a theft had occurredwhen he left Canada withthe securities. But JudgeStortini wasn’t sure that ajail sentence was the rightending to the story. Theman clearly was not a
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From left to right: The Honourable Ray Stortini, TheHonourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor ofOntarioPhoto by Ontario Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration
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violent offender and had already been incarcerated inToronto’s notorious Don Jail (where one day’s imprisonmentwas considered equal to two days in any other prison) forover a year.
Then Ray had an idea, inspired by his contact with the JohnHoward Society, a non-profit group geared to re-socializingcriminals at the end of their sentence and preventing peoplefrom coming into conflict with the law in the first place.Their “sister” organization, the Elizabeth Fry Society had justpurchased a building for a new headquarters, but ran out ofmoney before they could install its air conditioning system.
Ray asked the man if, being an electrical engineer, he wouldbe willing to “serve his sentence” by installing the system. Hequickly agreed and the Judge sentenced him accordingly,with the stipulation that the John Howard Society and theSchool of Social Work help to supervise compliance.
Everyone agreed that it was an ideal solution to a difficultsituation. A Toronto Star reporter wrote a highly-favourablearticle about Ray’s ground-breaking decision, and the youngJudge quickly found himself getting inquiries and supportfrom many of his fellow Justices.
The idea of alternative ‘community service’ sentencing tookoff!
Ray was also indirectly involved in a similar, but much higherprofile case in 1977, when the Rolling Stones’ lead guitaristKeith Richards was arrested for drug possession on enteringCanada for a concert tour. Richards was found guilty and wasfacing some pretty hefty jail time.
The judge presiding over the case sought out Ray’s advice onsentencing. Between them, they reasoned that the perpe-trator had a specific talent that could benefit the community.The Canadian National Institute for the Blind was in finan-cial difficulty at the time so, when court resumed, the judgeasked Richards if, in lieu of a jail sentence, he would bewilling to put on a concert to benefit the CNIB. Richardsbriefly conferred with his lawyers (and presumably hisRolling Stones bandmates) and quickly announced “YourHonour, we will do TWO concerts!” He kept that promise,performing two concerts at Oshawa Civic Auditorium inApril, 1979
Again, everyone saw the arrangement as an ideal solution toa difficult situation … well almost everybody! The Crownprosecutor appealed the sentence, but it was upheld by theAppeals court.
And the rest, as they say, is history. ‘Community service’sentencing can also be measured in practical terms. “Thework done under such service is worth millions. The moneysaved by such services is also worth millions.” Ray aversproudly.
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We also asked Ray to elaborate on the secondpart of his citation, “and he was especiallyattuned to issues in the Aboriginal commu-nity.” Again, the story behind these somewhatbland words was so much greater and far-sweeping than we could possibly fit into oneissue of our little paper. We’ll try to offer atleast a ‘condensed’ version.
First, we must go back in time to 1885, whenCanada dispatched troops to suppress LouisRiel’s Metis Rebellion. The ship carrying thetroops had to transit the American-ownedSoo Locks into Lake Superior, but was deniedpermission to do so, due to the Americangovernment’s sympathizing with the rebels.
An angry Sir John A. MacDonald, Canada’sfirst Prime Minister demanded that workbegin immediately on Canada’s own canal.The construction surveyors selected a pathacross Whitefish Island, paying little attentionto the fact that the land was owned by theOjibway. They were simply told to move, andwere eventually relocated – one group totoday’s Rankin Reserve and another group ofsome 300 people, mostly fishermen, toBatchewana Bay.
The mid-1940’s invasion of the Great Lakesby Sea Lampreys decimated the local fishinggrounds, plunging the Batchewana commu-nity into a severe economic downturn. WithWorld War II raging overseas, the Canadiangovernment paid no attention to the commu-nity’s downward spiral into poverty,alcoholism and crime.
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Then came the Misener Shipping Company, who claimedownership of the Batchewana area, and tried to evict the“squatters” on their land. With no legal ownership status andonly one government agent available to help them, thingslooked bleak indeed for the Ojibway’s claim to their lands.There seemed to be no solution.
When told by the local pastor about the problem, Ray sympa-thized and flippantly offered “if there’s anything I can do tohelp, let me know.” The next morning, he was disconcertedlyamazed to discover a truckload of legal documents waitingfor him. He had been ‘drafted’ to help find a solution. Afterweeks of reading, Ray felt no closer to finding a workablesolution.
Then, the hand of fate intervened. At a Parent/Teacher’smeeting, Ray met a Missionary visiting from South America.They chatted about a number of topics, then the concept of aCo-operative Corporation and a Credit Union was discussed.And the light bulb popped on!
Ray quickly moved to obtain a Crown Patent that wouldlegally establish the Batchewana Corporation, in order toclean up and restore the long-suffering community. Similar inconcept to a ‘horizontal condominium’, the corporationprovided the legal entity that the Ojibway needed to negotiatea fair and equitable settlement for the disputed lands, andenabled each tribe member to own and receive title to a sharein the corporation.
Ray had found the answer and the Batchewana Ojibway wontheir case. “I do regret that I wasn’t able to attend the celebra-tory ceremonies.” Ray tells us wistfully. “By then, I was sittingon the judge’s bench in Toronto.” Ray also doesn’t mentionthat all of his work was provided “Pro Bono” – fancy lawyertalk for “free”.
Oh! And one more thing you might not know about Ray…when he first arrived in the Soo to practice law in 1960, therewas no “Legal Aid” as we now know it. There was a “MurderList” of 40 lawyers who were willing to represent people whocouldn’t afford lawyers.
While at law school, Ray and other students were allowed todefend people charged with less serious crimes. “We figuredthat, since we’d be in court defending one person, it wouldn’thurt to stick around a while longer to help out some others aswell.” he grins. The students also attempted to take on moreserious cases, and often would be reminded by the judges thatstudents were not allowed to do so.
In 1967, the Ontario government caught on to the idea andannounced a formal “Legal Aid” program, which paid a fixedstipend to lawyers for their work on behalf of the underprivi-leged. And the first Director of the Algoma Region’s Legal Aidprogram was …. Ray Stortini!
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In light of this, and all of Ray’s many, many other accomplish-ments and contributions to our society, “Congratulations Ray”seems just so …. inadequate. To retired Superior Court Justice,the Honourable Ray Stortini, Member of the Order ofOntario, and friend and neighbour to all, we offer our deepestrespect and admiration and our thanks for all you’ve done tomake this world a better place. Bravo!
ATTENTION VETERANSEx-Service & Still Serving Men & Women and Dependents
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There was a man driving a pickup truck down a countryroad, when suddenly he was broad sided by a trailertruck. Some time went by, and the case got to court.
The defense attorney said to the plaintiff, “How can yoube suing my client now when you told a trooper after
the accident that you felt fine?”
The man replied, “Well sir, it was like this. We wasdrivin’ down the road, mindin’ our own business, whena big trailer truck came out of nowhere and creamed us.When I came to, I was in the ditch, and a trooper waspullin’ up with his car. He looked at the hogs, and theywas ‘most dead, so he shot ‘em. Then he looked at mydog, and he was hurt real bad, so he shot him. Then he
came over to me and he said, “How you feeling?”I said, “I never felt better in my life.”
February 4, 2012Cross Country Ski Races
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Snowmobile NewsFrom the St. Joseph Island
VoyageursYES FOLKS WE DO HAVE SNOW! Not a lot of snow, butsnow none the less!
The groomer operators have been out this past week packingthe trails. Not all trails were done when this was written, butwe hope to have them all at least packed by the comingweekend.
At this time the K-Line from the 15th into Hilton Beach isclosed pending some upgrades on the trail. Check with clubPresident Jack Hore (705 246-3231) or Pat Davey (705 246-1521) for an update on when this trail will be open.
Club Rides Open to all (Weather Permitting)
Meet at 10 am Valid Trail Permits required.
Feb 5th meet @ Legion, ride the Island
Feb 12th meet @ Clubhouse, (ride to be determined)
Feb 19th meet @ Tilt’n Hilton, (ride to be determined)
Feb 26th meet @ Milford Haven, ride to Drummond Island
Mar 4th meet @ Tilt’n Hilton, ride to Bruce Mines and NorthShore
Mar 11th meet @ Tilt’n Hilton, ride the Island
On February 11th the club is having a hypnotist show at theHilton Beach Community Centre. See our ad on page 3 ofthis issue. Tickets are out at various locations on the Island.
For info call Pat Davey 705 246-1521.
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Those who wish to donate a dessert may enter it forjudging or just donate it.
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IN RECOGNITION OF THE POSSIBLE inconvenience andhardship as a result of recent changes affecting access tolaboratory services, the Central Algoma Rural HealthcareSteering Committee (CARHSC), the North East LocalHealth Integration Network and LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services have made an interim arrangement forpatients requiring medical laboratory services while a morepermanent solution is found.
The service will be limited to patients who:• are not registered patients of the Sault Area Hospital, and
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The service will be provided to patients asfollows:
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This interim service will begin on Wednesday February 8,2012. Patients can call LifeLabs to make an appointmentstarting on February 1st 2012 at 9:00 am.
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YOGA CLASSES haveresumed for the winter season!Everyone welcome! No experi-ence or flexibility necessary.Come and try your first class forFREE to see if this style of yogais for you. “Moderate” classesare Wednesdays from January18 to March 14 at 1 pm and 7pm at the Old Town Hall inRichards Landing (back door).“Gentler” classes are availableThursdays at 1 pm in BruceStation. There will be NOClasses on February 8 and 9.$15 ‘Drop In’ or 8 sessions for$100. For more info, call Maryat 705 246-2516. CertifiedKripalu Yoga Teacher
February 17th Book ClubMeeting at the Hilton UnionPublic Library. 10 am until noon.Feb Books: The Best Laid Plansby Terry Fallis, Those WhoSave Us by Jenna Blum, Mar Books: Half-Blood Blues byEsi Edugyan, Too Close to theFalls by Catherine GildinerApr Books: The Sister’sBrothers by Patrick deWitt, TheCat’s Table by MichaelOndaatje. Anyone wishing tojoin us is welcome. Furtherinformation contact 246-1957.“The Role of the Public Libraryin Your Rural Community”presented by Retired LibrarianDiane Gerhart to the CloverValley Women’s Institutemeeting on Tuesday February7, 2012 at Harmony St. Mark’sFellowship Hall in RichardsLanding. Starts at 7:30 PM andeveryone, including children,are welcome. Learn why alibrary is more than books.
Hilton Township MunicipalOffice, 2983 Base Line, will beclosed Friday, February 4, 2012.The regular council meeting forFebruary will be held onWednesday, February 8, 2012at 7:00 pm.
THANK YOU
A heartfelt thank you from all thebusinesses and individuals ofSt. Joseph Island whocontributed to the benefit forLexi. (2 year old with leukemia)It was a huge and overwhelmingsuccess; over $25,000 wasraised!! This will be very appre-ciated now and in the next fewyears to come. Lexi is homenow having treatments everyday and traveling for furthertreatments every week. Again,thank you for your generosity.The McMaster Family, GoulaisRiverMy appreciation, friends, foryour kind remembrances of Jimat the time of his passing. Forthose who shared in the service,for the floral arrangements,charitable donations, beautifulcards, visitations and luncheonprovided, my humble thanks.Special thanks to JocelynCouncil, Staff and Firefighters.Your loving tributes and supporthave been such a blessing tome. Margaret Snider
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Friday Night Foodsat the Legion
Jim Baylor will be makingHot Beef sandwiches aswell as the regular menu.
Entertainment for theevening will be Ross Phillips
Entertainment supplied by volunteer musicians
Come and try your luckat the meat draw.
Take out available
SudokuAnswer
Puzzle on page 7
He who laughs last; thinksslowest.
A clear conscience is usuallythe sign of a bad memory.
MacKay’s Island Pharmacy(9:30 am to 5 pm Mon-Fri)
Convenient Drop-off at Hospital for
after hour and/or Weekend Pickup
We can provide ALL your pharmacy needsWith fuel prices soaring, give us a try;
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Messaging Service for Ordering & Call Back
BridgeLink Medical Centre, Richards LandingBring in or show us this ad and receive 10% off sunglasses and certified products
246-0650 “We go the extra mile for you”
An English professorwrote the words, “Woman
without her man isnothing” on the black-board and directed hisstudents to punctuate it
correctly.The men wrote: “Woman,
without her man, isnothing.”
The women wrote:“Woman: Without her,
man is nothing.”
Andrea S. Young, RMTREGISTERED MASSAGE
THERAPIST
705 542-2840
BridgeLinkMedical Centre
The Calico HenTelephone: (705) 246-0875
Antiques - Art - Used BooksJewellery - Photos - Knitting Supplies
Dawn Tweedle - owner/artisan1188 Richards St.,
Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0
F IREWOODTop Quality Hardwood
Cut, split & delivered $80./face cord*Call Angie at 941-0215
* For Local delivery.Prices subject to change!
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Advertising in theIsland
Clippings Works!
NorthernQuality
MeatsPhone: (705) 782-4224Fax: (705) 782-0533
290 Deplonty Rd., R. R. #1,Bruce Mines, ON P0R 1C0
Toll Free: 1-866-202-2535Please call between 8am & 3pm Monday to Friday
FREEZER PACKAGES
$75.00 Package
Steak or RoastGround beefItalian SausagePork Chops
$20.00$25.00$15.00$15.00
or make up your own package
$100.00 Freezer Pkg.
Beef steakGround beefRoasting chickenPork ChopsItalian style sausage
$30.00$25.00$15.00$15.00$15.00
Freezer Orders (c&w)
Sides of beefHinds of beefFronts of beefSides of porkWhole lamb
$2.65lb$3.10lb$2.25lb$1.55lb NA$4.95lb
* *Special
25 lb ground beefPeamealBneless Chicken BreastGround beefRoasting chickenBeef tenderloin
$60.00$3.99lb$5.19lb$2.45lb$2.49lb$7.00lb
5lb Beef patties5lb Italian sausage5lb Pork chops5lb box Minute steaks5lb box Pork cutlets5lb Centre Chops
$16.00$15.00$15.00$20.00$18.00$18.00
Frozen TurkeyChicken legs b/aT-boneSirloin SteakChicken breastRib Eye Steak
$1.99lb$1.99lb$7.99lb$5.99lb$3.19lb$6.99lb
Fresh local beef, pork & lamb available - call for informationPrices effective - February 1 - February 28, 2009
Debit Machine available
Provincial Government inspected local meat from the farmer to you.
Open: 8 am to5 pm Mondayto Thursday
290 Deplonty Road • Bruce MinesPhone: 705-782-4224 • Toll Free: 1-866-202-2535
Prices effective to February 29, 2012
ProvincialGovernment
InspectedLocal Meat
from theFarmer to You!5 Lb. Centre chops......$18.005 Lb. Beef patties ........$20.005 Lb. Italian sausage...$15.005 Lb. Pork chops .........$15.005 Lb. Minute steaks.....$20.005 Lb. Pork cutlets ........$18.00
Bacon...........................$3.99 Lb.Chicken legs B/A.........$2.19 Lb.T-Bone..........................$7.69 Lb.Peameal .......................$3.99 Lb.Sirloin steak.................$5.99 Lb.Chicken breast ............$3.19 Lb.Rib Eye steak...............$7.99 Lb.
Try our NEW MAPLE BREAKFASTSAUSAGE
Made with Gilbertson Maple Syrup.
5 Lb Box $23.00 or $4.69 Lb.
**SPECIAL**Boneless chicken breast......$5.19 Lb.25 Lb. Ground beef ...............$80.00 BoxSpare ribs ..............................$1.99 Lb.Ground beef...........................$3.25 Lb.Roasting chicken ..................$2.75 Lb.
DEBIT MACHINEAVAILABLE
246-2777 RICHARDS LANDING
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKMONDAY - SATURDAY 10 - 5 • SUNDAY 11 - 5
Come in and see the interestingselection of chocolate, glass hearts,
jewellery and much more!Free gift wrapping and enclosure cards
with every purchase
Valentine’s Day
Gift giving at it’s best
Visit MooseSweats First!
A Happy Surprise for the Hendersons COLLEEN AND MARK HENDERSON had recently suffered through one of themost heart-wrenching experiences that a pet owner could endure – the loss oftheir beloved companion Jill. Still mourning Jill’s passing, they had begun to talkabout another dog, but hadn’t yet decided what to do ... that is until they talkedwith Allison Bringleson about her new litter of puppies.
One thing led to another, and the Hendersons were hoping to adopt one partic-ular puppy, but she was still too young to take away from her mother. Then, lastThursday, Allison dropped by Kentvale with a little surprise visitor. Mark andColleen were busy heaping loving attention on the puppy when Allison quietlyinformed them that she had checkedwith her veterinarian and completedall of the necessary papers. The puppywasn’t just visiting … she was comingto her new permanent home!
Needless to say, a surprised and over-joyed Colleen and Mark quickly tooksome rare time off from work, to getacquainted with their new addition,Josie. She was also quickly and warmlywelcomed to the ‘Kentvale’ family. Likeher predecessor Jill, Josie will no doubtbe spending a great deal of her timethere! Congratulations Colleen andMark!
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FridayHens & Stitches, Dr. Trefry Centre - 10 am to 12 pmIsland Cast-a-Weighs, Calorie Watchers, Hilton Community Hall (rear door, basmt) - 8:30 amWalking at the Legion - 9 am to noonFriday Foods at the LegionAA Meeting, United Church (new addition, side door) - 8 pm
Saturday Childrens Library - 10 am to 3 pm, Storytime 10:30 amHilton Union Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pm - Phone number: 705 255-3520.Nordic Walking Group - Tranter Park, 10 amSt. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pmFree pool all day in the Legion loungeSt. Boniface Roman Catholic, Hilton Beach at 4:30 pm.Jam Session, Legion - 4 pm to 6 pm
SundayThe Anglican church worships at Holy Trinity, Jocelyn at11 am.
Free Methodist, 10th Side Rd. Coffee, tea and friendshipat 10:30 am. Worship service 11 am.Island Bible Chapel, Richards Landing. Lord’s Supper 10 am, Family Bible Hour 11:15 am.Grace United, Hilton Beach. 9:30 am.Harmony St. Marks United, Richards Landing. 11 am.
MondayBridge, Dr. Trefry Centre - 1 pm to 5 pm (Open to all seniors)60+ Exercise Program, Dr. Trefry Centre - 10:00 amEuchre, Legion Hall - 8 pm ($4.00 per person)Walking at the Legion - 9 am to noon
Carpet Bowling for 50 Plus, Legion - Refreshments Available - 1 pm
St. Joseph Twp, Public Library - 6 pm to 9 pm
Hilton Union Library - 3 pm to 5 pm & 7 pm to 9 pm - Phone number: 705 255-3520.
TuesdayChild Care Algoma’s CAPC Play & Learn Best Start Hub,Free Methodist Church - 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Cribbage (singles), Legion Hall - 7:30 pm ($4.00 per person)
Quilting - 1-3 pm, Downstairs Hilton Hall except the 3rdweek held at the Trefry Centre.
Wednesday Walking at the Legion - 9 am to noon
Bridge, Dr. Trefry Centre - 1 pm to 5 pm (Open to all seniors)
St. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Food Bank, United Church, Richards Landing (side door) - 1 pm to 3 pm
Children’s Library - 9 am to 12 pm, Story time - 10:30 am
Hilton Union Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pm - Phone number: 705 255-3520.
Pool, Legion - 7:30Native Drum Circle, Harmony St. Mark’s Church - 7 pm
ThursdaySt. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm
Dr. Trefry Centre’s Day Out Program - 9 am to 4 pm
Children’s Library - 9 am - 12 pm, Story time 10:30 amAfter school 3:30 to 5pm
St. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pm & 7 pm to 9 pm
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON ST. JOE
The Island Clippings is pleased to publish personal Classified Adver-tising and Public Service Announcements of 50 words or less, freeof charge to Island residents, as a community service. Other thanpersonal for sale ads (please limit three items) the announcementmust be of value to the community. We reserve the right to decide ifthe ad is of service to the community.
Ads or announcements for non-residents, businesses, or items orservices, to be sold for profit, or generate income or eventscharging an entrance fee as well as items valued at over $1,000. willincur a nominal charge of $10. plus HST. We reserve the right todetermine if a fee is required. We reserve the right to edit down to50 words or less.
Ads or announcements will appear in one issue, but may berepeated, to a maximum of three consecutive weeks (space permit-ting). Advertiser must resubmit ad each week. To ensure space foreveryone, please limit your content to amaximum of 50 words.
Ads can be placed by: Email to:[email protected] or by phone 705 246-1635 (from 9 – 5,Mon-Fri) or fax 705 246-7060. Mail to: Island ClippingsRR1, Hilton Beach, ON P0R 1G0Or simply put it in one of our pick-up boxes conveniently located atAmbeault’s, Kent’s Corners and the Hilton Beach Post Office.Sorry, we’re not available on Sundays.
Classified Ads and Announcements
Deadline for display ads is 3 pm Mondays.
Deadline for classifieds is noon Tuesday.
Please call 705 542-9215
BUBBLES ISLANDCLEANING SERVICE
BUSINESS & RESIDENTIALUpholstery and Carpet
Email: [email protected]
Changes Hair SalonFor Appointments
Please Call941-0802
Julie Stevens
246-0942
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facial, pedicure, massage,hot rock & much more ...Arlene: Esthetician
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