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Pickleball: Fun Recreational Court Sport Comes to Wawa
Former MHS PhysEd teacher and coach Toni Rutland is impassioned by a recreational sport she discovered in retirement...Pickleball...now the fastest growing sport in Canada, and spreading worldwide. On June 11 and 13, Toni held hands-on seminars to introduce local people to the game, with the intention that a group could start up here in Wawa. Toni has played senior league Pickleball for the past two years, winning gold in a recent tournament in Colbourne. She plays in the Pickleball Canada National Championships June 29th in Kingston. Participants in the June sessions learned line rules, practiced shots, and eventually played an entire game. Attendee Monique Kryszewski was pleasantly surprised by the game: “It’s a lot of of fun, but
also good exercise and easy on the knees. Corine Thomas agreed: “Great activity...hope we can get the game going in Wawa. I’d like to get into it more for sure.” Although the evenings were advertised as 55+, Pickleball is played by all ages and abilities. In fact, Pickleball Canada’s slogan is “A Game For All”. The game was created in 1965 by three vacationing buddies one lazy summer weekend on Bainbridge Island in Washington State. They needed a recreational activity all their family members, young and old, could play and enjoy. With only an unused badminton court at hand, they started with ping pong paddles, a net and a perforated plastic ball, creating rules as they played. The name of the game is a bit of a chuckler...not much of a sportsy ring
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to it...but the story goes they named the game after a family cocker spaniel, Pickles, who would run after the ball when it went astray. The game spread around the island and gradually flourished in the U.S. It became very popular among seniors who had been tennis or badminton players, but now needed a similar court game that was less strenuous. Canada’s Snowbirds soon brought the game back home. It became instantly popular. Many communities offer Pickleball courts now, whether inside, out or both. Pickleball is easy to learn, fun to play, and surprisingly competitive. The playing field is smaller than a tennis court (44”), and the net is low (36”). These qualities make pickleball accessible to people of all ages, including those who are on the better side of 65. Pickleball does have rules and standards. The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) is Pickleball’s lawmaker and a governing body now exists in Canada. The rules are meant to give the game a more measured pace. Pickleball isn’t as aggressive as tennis or as physically taxing as volleyball. But don’t be fooled: it can be just as competitive! Former MHS teachers John and Virginia MacDonald, who moved to BC after retiring, have fallen in love with the game too. When John heard of the Wawa sessions, he wrote: “Since moving to Ladysmith, BC, Virginia and I have enjoyed Pickleball. As some of you may recall, we were not athletes nor were we very physically active. Pickleball became the ideal sport for us at the novice and non-competitive level. For us, it is lots of fun and is good socially as a drop-in sport. Pickleball can appeal to all levels of play: Novice to Pro.”
Local doctor Mike Cotterill, who attended Toni’s sessions, believes this is a great sport for tennis and badminton players who are finding the physical stress of those sports becoming a problem. It provides an equal level of competitiveness with less stress on the body. Toni and her group are currently talking with recreation department staff and interested locals, and exploring various indoor and outdoor venues. They all agree it would be a wonderful activity for all age groups, especially during the long winter months and would
enhance the community’s healthy living theme. Toni will conduct further instructional sessions mid-July and August. If you are interested in learning how to play and forming a group, look for updates in the local news. Visit YouTube and key in Pickleball for a good overview of the game.
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AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Your Local Businesses Continues until the end of June!! This program is open to children Offering Local Services up to the age of 13. Children aged 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult. We have Story and NORTHERN LIGHTS FORD Craft Club on Tuesday, Clay Club SALES on Wednesday, Drawing Club 118 Mission Rd. 1008 HWY 17 N Wawa, ON on Thursday and Game Club on WAWA, ONTARIO P0S 1K0 P0S 1K0 Friday. The program runs from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Please remember * 70 Guest Rooms - Suites & Wheelchair there is a limit of 10 per club and it Accessible Available is on a first come basis. For more * 18 Log Chalets with Fireplaces * In-Room Coffee~Cable Television information call Suzie at the circu* Wireless High Speed Internet~Fax & lation desk at 705-856-2244 ext. Photocopy Services For Sales call Andrew or Travis * Complimentary Guest Computer 290. Please remember the After at (705) 856-4340 Station~Laundry & Fitness Room School Program is free of charge! For Service or Parts RESERVATION TOLL FREE: 1-800-561-2278 contact (705)856-2775 T.D. SUMMER READING www.wawamotorinn.com www.northernlightsford.com CLUB The Wawa Public Library T.D. RD YARD CARE & STUMP REMOVAL Summer Reading Club will begin Fully Licensed & Insured on July 2nd, 2019. Our theme this summer is “Natural World”. On RICHARD DAVIDSON Tuesdays, we will have Summer Reading Club (English). From Owner, Operator 16th January 23rd January 30th 10am-11am will be for children 2 Regina Cr 3-6 and from 1:30pm-3pm y 13th February 20th February 27th Wawa, ON aged will be for children aged 7+. 13th March 20th March 27th705-856-1448 On Wednesdays we will have Summer Reading Club (French). richard_davidson2010@hotmail.ca 10th April 17th April 24th Facebook From 10am-11am will be for chilaged 3-6 and from 1:30-3pm 8th May 15th May 22nd Maydren 29th will be for children 7+. Thursdays will be Clay Club and we will 12th June 19th June 26th have children 3-6 from 10ama Ride – Call 10th To Book July 17th July 24th July 31st 11am and children aged 7+ from 705-856-5802 1:30pm-2:30pm. Fridays will be 14th August 21st August 28th Fun Day with Science Club from Hours of Operation 109 Mission Rd Hwy 101 10am-11am for children aged 7+ er 11th September 18th September 25th Wawa, ON P0S 1K0 and Game Club from 1:30pmMonday to Friday Monday 23rd through Friday October 2:30pm for children aged 6+. r 9th 8:45 October 16th October 30th a.m. to 2:45 p.m. 8 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Please note that children aged 5 Saturday 8 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. er 13th Public November 20th is November 27th and under must be accompanied transportation Call Toll Free 1-800-551-8375 by an adult. Registration forms available to everyone. er 11th December 18th for FREE quotes and FREE delivery! are available at the Circulation Desk. This space NEW BOOKS ON THE 7 DAY SHELF available for this week are; “Becoming Mrs. $12.00/Week Lewis” by Patti Callahan, “Lost
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Neste’s Zero Island Project Cuts Emissions On Lidö By 78% Sweden is aiming to become climate neutral by 2045. However, it has been estimated by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) that we may have as little as twelve years to tackle climate change. To examine what it takes to reduce CO2 emissions as fast as possible, Neste and its partners set to turn the island of Lidö in the Swedish archipelago into a climate neutral Zero Island in just twelve months. As a result of the project, the island’s emissions were brought down by an impressive 78 percent from their previous levels. “Sweden’s climate plans are ambitious, but the clock is ticking. In the fight against climate change, we need all possible means. This includes new partnerships and the will to work towards a shared vision of decreasing emissions and developing sustainability. The Zero Island project proves that if we work together as institutions, companies and individuals, we can change the world a lot quicker than we think.” says Carl Nyberg, Neste’s Executive Vice President in Renewable Road Transportation. The making of Zero Island Turning Lidö into a climate neutral Zero Island was a team effort. Neste tapped into the expertise of cleantech and sustainability specialists from Solved and Aktea and worked closely with Skärgårdsstiftelsen to make sure none of the natural values were compromised. The solutions chosen for the island included using Neste MY Renewable Diesel in vehicles as well as in Räfsnäs Sjöstranport ferry traffic to the island, and Fortum’s solar power solutions. Several solutions helped improve energy efficiency and reduce waste, and recycling was given extra thought. The island also switched to using fossil free green electricity. Overall, a combination of the different solutions and a switch to green electricity brought the island’s annual carbon dioxide emissions down from 180 tonnes CO2e to 40 tonnes CO2e. The residual emissions are compensated through a Gold Standard verified emission reduction program. “Zero Island inspires us to rethink the way we are used to
travelling and tangibly demonstrates how emissions can be reduced in several areas,” says Ossian Matthiesen from Klimatanalytiker Tricorona, an environmental consultancy behind the project’s emission calculations. Accommodation and food are aspects many of Zero Island’s visitors are interested in. Nolla – the Zero Cabin, an Airbnb favorite, will let visitors experience climate neutral living and the sustainable Zero Menu will give visitors a taste of local ingredients and star chef Jonas Svensson’s ingenuity, for just a quarter of the average carbon footprint of an equivalent meal. “With Zero Island we want to make sure our children will be able to enjoy the archipelago as we have, but we also want to show people that making responsible choices doesn’t mean you have to compromise on your holiday experience, but that simplicity and purity can actually make the experience stronger.” Olle Tejle and Hugo Olofsson, the entrepreneurs running Lidö explain. What will the future of Zero Island hold? The project doesn’t end with the island becoming climate neutral, as a sustainable future also requires changes in our everyday lives and in our mindset. Zero Island will continue to educate people about climate neutral solutions and make it easier for people to make sustainable choices. The island will host Zero Vacations, where everything from accommodation to food is designed to produce as little emissions as possible, and the Zero Menu will be available to thousands of visitors every year. Next summer will also see the Island’s first climate neutral Zero Weddings. A part of Journey to Zero initiative By building a cleaner future for the island of Lidö, Neste wants to encourage everyone to make their own contribution for a better tomorrow. Journey to Zero is Neste’s the ultimate quest for a better future. Together with our partners, we want to explore and exercise solutions that drive the world towards a fossil free future. Follow our journey at https:// www.neste.com/journeytozero/
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This week's Council meeting opened with an overview of the Waterfront Project by Brian Lachine and Dan Belisle, Community Services and Tourism. Local tourism data indicates that downtown Wawa captures only a very small portion of vehicles travelling along the Trans-Canada Highway, and the community could do much more to capture the visitor market and increase local economic impact. With the safety of our source of drinking water in Wawa Lake of utmost importance, much planning has centred around this fact in improving the waterfront as a premiere tourist destination. Planning done, the construction is well underway: -Kresin Engineering is presently constructing and managing the completion of four aggregate bio-swales, an engineered wetland bio-swale on Ganley St, shore stabilization along the lake edge, and Lions Beach Stair replacement. -Construction is presently underway by Kurt Geldhrt General Contracting to construct a new boardwalk extending the length of the beach. -The Goose Nest Market stalls by J. Provost Contracting are complete and standing ready to be filled with unique and wonderful merchandise to be found only here in Wawa beginning at the grand opening the end of June. -Demolition of Dr. Rose's Beach House by contracting services 1972677 ON Ltd is presently underway with a replacement facility to follow. This contracting service is also working on the screening and installation of beach sand that will be the envy of the north.
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-Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds Inc have been contracted to provide new playground equipment which will be installed late in the summer so as not to interrupt the summer fun. -The Interpretive Boreal Panels will be last to be installed alongside the boardwalk from Rose's Beach through to Lions Beach. Each will be displayed in the Ojibwe, French and English language, themed with the geology, flora, fauna, and waterways in their relationship with Wawa. A letter was received from Gina Fenlon requesting the internment of an adult cremation with an infant lot at the Woodland Cemetery. Municipal staff supports the internment of an adult cremation with an infant burial and approved the request. The great achievements of public health are acting on the social determinants of health, control of infectious diseases, decline in deaths from coronary heart disease and stroke, family planning, healthier environments, healthier mothers and babies, motor-vehicle safety, recognition of tobaccos use as a health hazard, safer and healthier foods, safer workplaces, universal policies, and vaccination. The work of public health is best done in the local urban and rural settings in partnership with government, nongovernment, community, Indigenous communities of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and those who self-identify as Indigenous to work together to address their public health needs. Ontario is in the midst of an opiod crisis, where the underlying issues include social determinants of health, upon which public health focuses. The current provincial government's proposal to amalgamate 35
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health units into 10 provincial entities may put the health of Ontarians at risk. On this issue Council supports the Board of Health for Algoma Public Health Board's petition to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and to local Members of Provincial Parliament in Algoma to voice their concern over the amalgamation of health units and how it will impact the health of Ontarians.. Bylaws given three readings and passed: -3202-19 - to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meetings of June 6 and 18. -3203-19 - to delegate authority to Daniel McCoy to provide marriage solemnization services. -3204-19 - to adopt Policy FT-016: Asset Management. -3205-19 - to authorize the Municipality of Wawa to enter into an agreement with Bienenstock Natural Playgrounds, Inc for the supply of material, labour and equipment necessary to intall playground equipment at Dr. Rose's beach. Upcoming meetings: -Corporate Planning/Policy Committee - Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30 p.m. - Council Chambers -Regular Council Meeting -Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30 p.m. - Council Chambers -Regional Mayors Group Wednesday, September 4th at 11:00 a.m. - 3 Maple St -Library Board - Mon, Sep 16 at 7 pm - Library -Heritage Committee Tuesday, September 24th at 4:15 p.m. - 3 Maple St -Police Services Board Wednesday, September 25th at 3:00 p.m. - Council Chambers -Cemetery Committee Wednesday, September 25th at 3:00 p.m. - 3 Maple St Board Room
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Symboles Spirituels
Les élèves du cours de religion 9e de l’École secondaire Saint-Joseph, Wawa, et leur enseignante, Mme Stephanie McGregor, ont assisté à une présentation des symboles spirituels animée par Daniel et Mikèla de l’Université de Sudbury. Grâce
à l’enthousiasme et la connaissance des animateurs, les élèves ont exploré les divers symboles spirituels rattachés aux grandes religions du monde. Un gros merci à l’Université de Sudbury d’avoir offert cet atelier gratuitement!
Ladies Golf June 19, 2019 Attendance: 72 1st Flight: 1st:Toni Rutland, Brenda Pelletier, spare - 39 2nd: Suzanne Lacasse, Guylaine Domich, Gerry Rose - 39 3rd: Marcie DLF, Tammy Oliver, Carole Moisan - 42 2nd Flight: 1st: Lynn Dee Eason, Mary Lynn Mchanna, Susan Switzer - 44 2nd: Linda Guindon, Paula Valois, Louise Moran - 44 3rd: Chantal Cousineau, Collette DeChamplain, Ashley DeChamplain - 44
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Northshore, Greenstone and Wawa Graduates Recognized at 2019 Convocation
10 students from the Confederation College Northshore Campus, 2 students from the Greenstone Campus and 6 students from the Wawa Campus crossed the stage today at the 2019 Convocation Ceremony, to signify and celebrate the completion of their academic programs. Local graduates join the over 1600 students graduating from Confederation College this year from across northwestern Ontario. Confederation College President Kathleen Lynch presided over the ceremonies. “Convocation is an exciting time for everyone at Confederation College,” she said. “As we watch students cross the stage, we are all moved by their great accomplishment and proud of the hard work and commitment they have demonstrated to reach this important milestone. We wish our graduates continued success as they move forward into the next phase of their journey and remind them that Confederation College will always support them.” Ashley Omolida and Sammie-Jo Gosleigh are two of the College’s successful graduates. They both gradu-
MEN’S NIGHT GOLF June 6, 2019 (99 Players) 1st FLIGHT: Jessy Dechamplain, Joel Dechamplain-4 under par 32 2nd FLIGHT: John Simon, Shane Bukowski, Karl Benstead-2 under par 34 3rdFLIGHT: Mitch Cousineau, Michel Lemoyne, Cris Rouleau-even par 36 4th FLIGHT: Mark Szekely, Andre Bedard, Kevin Auger– even par 36 5th FLIGHT: Derek Hardy, Zack White- 2 over par 38 6th FLIGHT: Kevin Sabourin, Ross Hall, Paul Weaver- 3 over par 39 7th FLIGHT: Richard Davidson, Jesse Johnson, Andrew Chalykoff- 4 over par 40
ated from the Personal Support Worker program. See below for Wawa's Ashley Omolida's story. The Governor General’s Award recipient was Sarah McFarlane, from the Thunder Bay campus, who graduated from the two-year Tourism – Travel and Eco-Adventure program with a 4.0 GPA. This award is presented annually to the student that has achieved the highest academic standing in the final year of a diploma level postsecondary program earning an average of 80% or better. Today’s graduation ceremony was attended by family and friends, as well as staff and faculty from Confederation College. Confederation’s convocation ceremonies continue through to June 18. Wawa Campus Ashley Omolida – Graduate of the Personal Support Worker (PSW) program Ashley Omolida saw a need for personal support workers (PSWs) in Wawa, and decided she could make a difference. She graduates this June from Confederation College’s oneyear PSW program. “My mother needed PSWs, so just knowing how they help
Happenings this week at the Michipicoten Golf Club: Royal Canadian Legion hosting annual tournament June 15/19. Senior Golf. Ladies Night and Men’s Night are all a go for this week. When you call in on Monday morning’s at 8:00 a.m. for your tee time please call 705-856-7409. No Tournaments this weekend so get down and golf. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING CASH-NO DEBIT OR CREDIT CARDS FOR MEN’S NIGHT. Thank you to all that support the club weekly. A very big thank you to all our local sponsors for the 2019 season!! Without their support Men’s Night Men’s Night would not be the success it is today.
people, it made me want to do it too,” Ashley said. “There aren’t many PSWs here. I thought it would be a good opportunity to help the community.” However, with a young family of her own, going away for school wasn’t an option. She started looking into online courses instead. “I was browsing the Internet, looking at where I could do Distance Education,” Ashley said. She also had some friends who had taken Distance Education through Confederation College and highly recommended it. “It worked out well because I’m about a block from campus.” Despite some unexpected challenges with the technology, Ashley said that overall she enjoyed Distance Education. “The College provides a lot of resources,” she said. “The instructors were supportive and would always follow up with emails. I had a really good experience.” Ashley did some of her clinical placements in Wawa, and travelled to Marathon and Thunder Bay for a couple of placements. That turned into a great experience too. Ashley was the only PSW student in Wawa, so it gave her the opportunity to meet some of her classmates in person. “We all stayed together, so it was nice to meet the other regional students and do our clinical placements together,” she said. Ashley already has three job offers, but she plans to spend some time with her family this summer before launching her career.
Senior’s Golf June 17th, 2019 Attendance: 13 Seniors First place with 34 - Diane Spencer and Mike Belanger Second place with 36 - Luan Buckell, Ron Henson and Paul Bernath Third place with 37 - Lise Bernath and Tony Thomas The least putts with 13 - Lise Bernath and Tony Thomas (retro) Closest to the pin: hole # 3 Mike Belanger Closest to the pin: hole # 7 Paul Bernath Subway Restaurant Voucher: Toni Rutland Canadian Tire: Paul Bernath Young’s General Store: Ron Henson North of 17 Restaurant: Reg Spencer Home Building Centre: Mike Belanger Club House Voucher: Jack Aitkenhead Bargain Shop: Jennifer McLaughlin If you're 55 or over, please join us on Mondays for senior golf. Please be at the club house by 12:40, we tee off at 1:00 p.m. sharp. Seniors organizer, Luan Buckell
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What a July 1st Canada Day In the week before July 1st, 2018 in the small town of Zingerville, population 2,000, they were busy organizing the events for their Canada Day celebrations. The main event was to be the unveiling at noon of a new statue out at the highway entrance to the town, across from the airport. It was a huge replica of a Canada Goose like the one at Wawa. Other events included a parade, and a baseball tournament at the ball field behind the hockey arena. Inside the arena the rink pad was turned into a mini-fairground. In the afternoon the grocery store was sponsoring a 'Summer Polar Bear Dip' with a pool full of ice cubes. In the evening there was going to be live entertainment and a beer garden. This was going to be capped off with fireworks around 11:00 p.m. John Bamm, the Head Mechanic at the Municipal garage, and a volunteer fireman, went to the fire station in the early afternoon of July 1st, to pick up the crate of fireworks and fuses. He was surprised when he unlocked the cupboard to see that they were not there. His first thought was that the Deputy Fire Chief, Larry Pow, must have taken them out already, especially since there were only three people that had a key. The Fire Chief had one and he had the third one. So he locked up the cupboard and headed out to the ball field. This was about 3:00 p.m. He was not there. A couple of volunteer firemen were waiting around. John asked them if they knew where Larry was. The replied that they had not seen him at all today. They were just there to help with the setup, and had just arrived about 10 minutes ago. John was baffled, and unsure what to do next. He waited about ten minutes. He decided to go back to the station and call him on the phone, but he got no response. He opened the cupboard one more time, just to be sure that he hadn't missed seeing them – although a big crate full of fireworks is pretty hard to miss, he commented to himself. He stared at the empty shelf, half hoping to conjure it into being there. But no – they were definitely not there. Then he began to look to see if Larry may have left a note. The phone rang. He answered it, expecting it to be Larry. He got a chill at the first words: “Did you get my note about the fireworks?” “No, I didn't. Who are you anyway? I was just looking around now to see if Larry had left one. He is not here, and the fireworks are gone. What do you know about it?” “A lot actually. You don't need to know my name. I guess my note must have fallen off the cupboard door. That's why I am calling now to follow up. I will give you the plan. I have kidnapped the fireworks, as well as Larry. You can get them both back once you pay me a ransom of $15,000. They are scheduled to go off at eleven, I believe. So in order to get them back and give you time to set them up, you would need them back by ten, I guess. It is now four, so that gives you six hours to meet my demands. As my note indicated I will only take denominations of 20's and 50's. I trust that you will not try to short-change me. I would hate to have anything happen to Larry. He's a good guy. As I wrote,
place the money in one of your canvas hose bags, and leave it in the garbage can by the front door of the tourist centre out at the Goose statue. Once I have retrieved my money, I will give you a call at the fire station to advise you where you can retrieve him and the fireworks, safe and sound. I will even be nice, and return your hose bag once I have my money. I am trusting you, so I hope you will trust me to live up to my part of the exchange. Pretty standard kidnapping procedures, right, just like they do it on TV. So the clock is ticking. Get going.” Bamm yelled into the phone: “Wait! I can't raise that kind of money, or the department either, on such short notice. Plus the bank is closed. It's impossible, even if we agreed to your outrageous demand. I want to talk to Larry. I need assurance that he is okay.” “First, I don't care how you get the money – pass the hat around the fire house and the good folks down at the ball field. Or better yet, get your mother to dole it out. She is rich, I know. I am sure you can find that kind of money in no time. Be creative. But you better get going. Time's a'wasting. But okay, here is Larry. No secret signals between you two though.” He heard the phone being put to the ear of Larry, he guessed. In a pained voice, Bamm heard Larry call out, “Don't pay it. He won't hurt me. I know who it is. He is . ow!” He heard a struggle on the other end taking place and the phone being dropped onto the ground. Then the guy came back on the line. “That was close. I knew I couldn't trust him. I have immobilized him for now. So get going. I will give you until ten to put the money in the drop zone. Needless to say, if I see any cops or anyone but you, Bamm, you will never see Larry alive. But once I get my money, and I see the coast is clear, I will bring the fireworks and Larry there. Just as a precaution, I will have him strapped up with a couple of the rockets. If you or anyone tries to stop me from escaping, I will light the fuse, and 'POW' – there goes Pow. Just get me my money, and you can have your show, and everybody is happy.” He hung up. Bamm was paralyzed at first, not knowing what to do. But then he called the Fire Chief and told him what was happening. He in turn called the Police Chief, and the three of them met at the Fire Station shortly thereafter. The Police Chief came up with the plan to rescue Pow and the fireworks. “I will put a few real bills on top, with paper underneath. I will have the bills laced with our blue dye, so that when he opens the hose bag, it will explode in his hands and face too if we are lucky. He will be a marked man. I will get my men posted inside the building out there right now. Then once the drop is made, and we nab this guy, we will get him to lead us to Larry once he sees the jig is up.” Bamm knew that it was not a good plan, with too many risks for backfiring. But the Police Chief assured him that his men would be undetectable in the dark building, waiting just inside the front door. The Fire Chief agreed, and approved the plan, overruling him. Reluctantly he had to go along with it. Just before they left, Bamm
suggested that they use their own cars. Having cruisers all lined up at the TIC would give it away. The Police Chief agreed. They piled into 3 personal vehicles and headed over about 8:00 pm. Bamm dropped the canvas bag in the can, as instructed. They just got inside when a tourist drove up in a dark four-door sedan, and parked in the parking lot. Bamm watched him from the front door. He was a tall thin man, wearing a trench coat and fedora. It seemed like an odd outfit, Bamm thought. He was carrying a duffel bag. He began walking around the lawn, reading the display signs. Then he moved towards the goose statue. That was when Bamm got distracted by the Fire Chief. He asked if he had time to make a quick run to Timmy's for coffee and donuts. Bamm turned to him and exclaimed in exasperation that it was no time to think about that right then. He shrugged his shoulders, and then began wandering around, looking at the pamphlets and displays. He found the tiny lunch room, and came out with a box of crackers and peanut butter. He said to everyone: “Nibblers, anyone?” Everyone said no. He shrugged his shoulders and said that was all the more for him. During this conversation none of them noticed the tourist leave. Bamm just gritted his teeth, and fumed that this was not going to go well, thanks to these bozos. His fears began to be realized about 8:30 p.m. The burglar alarm went off at the bank. Two officers were dispatched to that site. Then five minutes later, a 911call came in to police headquarters about a possible shooting at a residence on far side of town. That was patched in to the Chief. Another two policemen had to be dispatched to cover that incident. Then a report came in about a serious car accident about 10 miles down the highway. The caller advised that both fire and police would be required, as the one vehicle was on fire, and the highway was partially blocked. That left just the two Chiefs to cover the TIC as planned. The kidnapper was covering all his bases to ensure there would be no trap, Bamm realized, and was grudgingly impressed at his planning skills. His nerves got the better of him, and he told the other two that he was going to scout out the area once more. He paced around the parking lot and over to the statue and then around the building. Finally at the designated time of 10:00 pm he saw a car pull into the handicap parking space at the side of the building. Bamm had the best view, as he stood at the corner of the building. He could not see if Larry was with him. He hoped that those other two amateurs would hold off, and let the two of them sort the situation out. Bamm approached this guy, and as he got closer realized that it was the same guy whom he assumed was just a tourist that he had seen earlier than evening. He had been scouting out the area too. He realized that they were lucky that they had beat him first, especially as it was just by minutes. The man stopped dead in his tracks by one of the painted panels on the lawn near the front door, obviously startled at seeing Bamm there. He asked what he was doing there, and began to get agitated and ner-
vous and started looking around, expecting the police to pop out at any moment. Bamm spoke up right away to calm him down and assure him he was alone, as he made his way over to the garbage can. He lifted the lid, and pulled the canvas bag out. He turned around and offered it to him. He warned him first that he needed to see Larry, and know that he was okay. He got assurances that Larry was tied up in his car, with several sticks of fireworks strapped to his chest. He showed Bamm the trigger in his coat pocket, ready to detonate at a moment's notice. In his other pocket he pulled out a lighter, obviously his first choice of detonation, if it came to that. Bamm was annoyed that he could not make out the face of this guy, but he kept that fedora well down over his eyes. Plus it was nearly dark now. Just then the Police Chief rushed out the door and waved his revolver at the guy, ordering him to surrender. Bamm swore, and yelled at the Chief: “What do you think you are doing? Get back inside while I work this out.” The kidnapper took that moment to make a mad dash to the Goose statue and yelled out: “I will blow up our Goose if you don't let me leave right now with my money!” That was when Bamm noticed the wooden crate full of their fireworks on top of the base. He then knew that the guy had placed it there during his earlier visit. He blanched at the sight, and the seriousness of the situation. Having the statue destroyed would be a blow for Zingerville, but also would turn into a big news story about terrorism, given all the events that had been happening recently all over the world. That kind of publicity they did not need, even though it was not terrorism in this case. Bamm panicked and called out to him that he was throwing the money to him. Just stay calm, he said to him, but also to himself. But that was when all hell broke loose. The Police Chief fired his revolver, but missed the kidnapper, and just grazed the edge of the cement pedestal. The kidnapper flinched and then stretched up to the box, and lit the fuses. He was tall, so he was able to reach the fuses easily. He then picked up his money and headed over to his car. Bamm gave chase along with the Police Chief. While that was going on, the Fire Chief came to the rescue, and got the box of lit sticks off the base, and cradling them in his arms headed out onto the grassy knoll away from the building and parking lot. He timed it as close as he could before flinging the box away from him, down into the gully below, and dashed back towards the building. He just got behind the base of the statue when the fireworks went off. So there was a spectacular showing that night, only just not at the arena, as planned. Meanwhile Bamm and the Police Chief were able to catch up with the kidnapper, and tackled him to the ground, just as he tried to get into his car. Fortunately, he was neutralized, and the remote detonator and lighter were pried out of his hands before he could trigger them. The Police Chief handcuffed him, and pulled him up and leaned him against the car. He
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With Jim White demanded to know where Larry was. He got his answer when they heard a banging coming from the trunk of the car. He got the keys off the guy, and opened it. Bamm and the Chief were relieved to see him alive. They quickly got the fireworks off him, and hustled him and this guy into the building for the interrogation, and assessment of Larry's condition. It was quickly determined he was okay. So they were able to turn their attention to the kidnapper. The Police Chief finally got a good look at him. They were all shocked to see who it was. The Police Chief spoke first in surprise, seeing it was Malcolm Fizzle, the town's Manager of Buildings & Roads. “Malcolm Fizzle, what do you think you are doing? What's the idea?” He confessed. “Well, Chief, I have some gambling debts to pay off. I don't have the money. So I was desperate, and this seemed like a fool-proof plan, where no one would get hurt. I had a key of course, and got in and got the cupboard opened. But Larry came in as I was about to take the fireworks out. We struggled, and I was able to knock him out momentarily. I panicked. So I tied him up, and dragged him out to my car. I took him home with me. Things started to go wrong with that phone call with you, Bamm. I hadn't really come up with a foolproof plan, obviously. I'm sorry about this whole mess. Thank goodness the Fire Chief got the box away from the Goose in time.” This was about 10:45 p.m. Just then the Fire Chief got a call on his cellphone. The fireman gave an update. “Chief, that accident call out on the highway was a hoax. I heard the other two calls were too. Have you seen Bamm? We need him to get over to the ball field right away, so we can get them set up at least for midnight.” The Chief laughed and said: “You won't be needing him. You all have missed the fireworks for this year. Did you not hear them go off a short time ago? We held them out at the Goose statue instead. I'll explain later. I'm coming over to make an announcement in a few minutes.” He hung up and turned his attention to Fizzle. The Police Chief was just laying out the charges he faced. He then added sardonically: “Maybe you can work something out in prison. I bet your bookie has contacts in there so that you can get this settled. I'm sorry, but I have to charge you with at least kidnapping, assault, and extortion. I must warn you more charges may come later. Sorry. Why, Malcolm?” That was a rhetorical question, Fizzle realized, so he said nothing. He was escorted to jail, and the others went their separate ways, glad to have that over with. So there were fireworks, just not as planned. Along with the other events of the day and evening, it was a day everyone will remember for years to come. HAPPY CANADA DAY ON JULY 1ST, EVERYBODY! *Author's note: The next chapter of 'The Resolutions' short story series will continue in next week's paper. See what happens in that chapter.
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In all my previous reports, I talked only about obvious visible pieces of trash – and ignored the tiny annoying things. I am talking about the smokers, at least to the inconsiderate ones. The end result of your addiction is the BUTT! And we see them plentiful all over. It only takes a few minutes to get your ‘fix’ but it takes an eternity for it to disappear. Matter of fact: they don’t biodegrade and are dangerous when not ‘dead’ and a hazard to birds who mistake them for food. In all my years of clean up, I refused to bend down and pick up butts. Unless, some numbskull emptied their ashtray and I could swoosh the whole pile into my bag. What are smokers thinking??? I had a friend, who was enjoying her addiction but carried a small metal case not big-
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ger than a pack of cigarettes for her butts. One of my helpers brought his picker especially for butts with him and told me sadly but proud how many thousands of butts he picked up on Sandy Beach. Just take a walk and look where people congregate: Post Office, store fronts, Town Hall (especially on Court Days), Community Centre, Banks, etc. You will see butts by the hundreds. If the butts are not cleaned up by conscientious people, they will eventually wash down some drain and the nicotine will pollute our drinking water. Not to mention, what the butts do to fish and wildlife. So, before you toss, be considerate. Not everybody likes your butts! Sincerely, Karin Grundt
Wawa Music Festival Weekend Schedule June 28, 29 & 30th, 2019
Sunday, June 30th Afternoon & Evening Events Time
Lakeview Hotel (Woody's)
12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:00 7:00 8:00
Junk & Juice Paula Valois Alex Charbonneau Cat Sturton Don Charbonneau Petra The Unscene Open Mic
Weekend Passes are $25.00/Person Day Passes are $15.00/Person
Last Week's Answers
Aries (Mar. 21 - April 20) Talk to your mate about a vacation and discuss the expectations of your relationship. Sudden changes could result in estrangement's. Take your time be fore making personal decisions. Changes involving your domestic scene may be unpleasant. Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 21) Don't blame every thing on your mate. Business partnerships should turn out to be quite lucrative. Don't start any arguments unless you're prepared to accept irrevocable results. Rewards, gifts, or money from investments or taxes can be expected. Gemini (May 22 - June 21) Find a quiet spot where you can work diligently and stay out of the way. Get the whole family involved in a worthwhile cause or cultural event. You may want to take a look at your direction in life. You should consider submitting some of your written work for publication. Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Overindulgent people will cause disruptions in your life. You will accomplish the most in the work environment this week. You may have difficulties with someone who lives with you. Educational courses will be stimulating and successful.
WEEKLY HOROSCOPES Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22) Your passionate nature may make you jealous if your mate has been too busy to take care of your needs. Good friends will give you honest answers. You will be well looked upon due to your compassionate and giving nature. Don't be angry, but be on your guard. Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23) Don't expect support from your mate. Your flair for dramatic appeal will unleash itself at social functions. You need to sit back and enjoy. You may have been too nice to a friend who just wanted to take advantage of you. Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23) Don't be too quick to respond to a plea for help. Expand your knowledge and sign up for courses and seminars. Try to curb your habits, or you could find yourself in an awkward financial position. Get busy doing all those things at home that you have been putting off for so long. Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22) Take some time out. You may be likely to have difficulties with females. Extravagance and overindulgence are not a cure if you're feeling sorry for yourself. Avoid conflicts with in-laws or other family members.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21) Put your efforts into physical fitness programs or competitive sports. Don't turn down offers that include sports activities or children. Try to keep your cool; you may be a tad frazzled by all the rushing around. Payoff all your debts before you go out and celebrate. Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20) Help an older member with a problem that faces them. Sudden changes regarding your circle of friends could prove interesting and stimulating. Be discreet about any information you uncover. Do not overspend on entertainment. Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19) Don't be afraid of opposition; your suggestions are valid. You will be able to talk to your lover about future goals and perhaps make plans for the two of you to take a vacation. You can convince anyone of anything. Friends from your past may come back into your life. Pisces (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20) You can make new friends if you get involved in group activities. Avoid lovers who already have a relation ship, even if it is a bad one. Overindulgence could lead to problems with digestion. You can make favorable real estate offers this week.
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An alligator falls from sky during a thunderstorm in Charleston, South Carolina.
Saturday, June 29th, 2019 Registration: 12:00 p.m. Tournament starts at 1:00 p.m. Entry Fee: $10.00 per person
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Wawa's 7 Day
FORM 6 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER Municipal Act, 2001
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Chance of showers High: 13
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DUBREUILVILLE Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at the Municipal Office, 23 Pins Street, P.O. Box 367, Dubreuilville, ON P0S 1B0. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, 23 Pins Street, Dubreuilville. Description of Lands: ROLL NO. 57 79 000 000 23000 0000, 418 DES CEDRES AVE, PIN 31128-0379 LT, PCL 9964 SEC AWS; LT 170 PL M400 DUNPHY S/T PT 97 1R4400 AS IN LT129711; S/T LT109802; DUBREUILVILLE, FILE AADV18-002 Minimum Tender Amount: $9535.10 According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $21,075.00. ROLL NO. 57 79 000 000 03200 0000, 122 DES EPINETTES RUE, PIN 31128-0122 LT, PCL 9707 SEC AWS; LT 28 PL M398 DUNPHY S/T PT 57 1R4399 AS IN LT144957; DUBREUILVILLE, FILE AADV18-004 Minimum Tender Amount: $11,186.00 According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $23,500.00. Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/money order payable to the municipality (or board). Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interests in favour of the Crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Any existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or executions will remain on title and may become the responsibility of the potential purchaser. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST.
Low: 8
THURSDAY Sunny
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The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.
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For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender visit:
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ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY June 29th, 1534
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Northern Ontario Angels Northern Ontario Angels (NOA) named & awarded: #1 Angel Organization in North America #1 Angel Organization in Canada in investment dollars Mary Long Irwin, NOA Executive Director, NACO Lifetime Achievement Award On May 31, 2019 Northern Ontario Angels announced that it was named the #1 Angel Organization in North America. This announcement came from the 2018 Angel Funders Report conducted by the Angel Capital Association (ACA), of which NOA is a standing member. The collecting data of the Angel Funders Report was from 68 angel groups across the United States and Canada. The top 10 angel groups are; Northern Ontario Angels as #1 followed by, in no particular order, Central Texas Angel Network, Stetson Family Office, 757 Angels, Tech Coast Angels, Launchpad Venture Group, VentureESouth, Golden Seeds, Irish Angels, Houston Angel Network, Charlottesville Angel Network, Central Texas Angel Network, Pasadena Angels, Portland Seedfund and New York Angels. At the recent NACO World Angel Investment Summit, NOA, was also awarded the #1 Angel Organization in Canada in investment dollars, now for the 7th consecutive year. Mary Long Irwin, NOA Executive Director was also awarded the NACO Lifetime Achievement Award. To date, Northern Ontario Angels has closed 275 deals worth a total of $387,670,200. Investors invested $125,650,000. Entrepreneurs invested $73,998,000 plus $46,082,200 in Government and other funding plus $132,615,000 from conventional sources and $9,325,000 from other Angel Groups.
NOA entrepreneurs have created over 3,000 full time jobs across Northern Ontario. The non-profit organization is made up of Board of Directors from across the North, Chaired by Chris Winrow. NOA Executive Director, Mary Long-Irwin states that she has support from part-time Consultants on the ground covering Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie, North Bay, Kenora and Timmins/ Kapuskasing. The Consultants also recruit accredited investors to join NOA through an application process. There are no fees to apply to become a member of NOA. “We are very proud to be named the #1 Angel Organization in Canada for the past 7 years and now we are #1 in North America. This accreditation has put NOA on the map of connecting our Northern Ontario Entrepreneurs to the World! Our continued growth is to the success of our NOA Executive Director, Mary Long-Irwin for her trust and passion, and to our team of consultants, staff and Board of Directors who work diligently every day! Together we are a global success! Thank you to our partners FedNor, NOHFC, Angel Investors Ontario, and our Gold Sponsor BDO. For a full list of partners and sponsors visit our website, thank you for your continued support. Thank you to our angel investors – your commitment to our organization shares this achievement! Chris Winrow, Chairman NOA Board of Directors.
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Michael Mantha MPP: News from the Park Now that the Legislative Assembly has risen for the summer, MPPs can finally dust off from our battles in Queen’s Park and catch our breath. That’s not to say that we can sit back and lollygag until the House is recalled at the end of October, but at least we can spend more time back home with our constituents. As I write this column I am looking forward to two solid weeks of constituency clinics in communities throughout the riding. As summer begins I wish to remind everyone that no matter where you live in Ontario, all of us need to be on watch for ticks and take simple steps to help prevent Lyme disease. In the last week of the spring session I was successful in introducing a motion calling on the Ford Government to stop delaying and take immediate action against the growing cases of Lyme disease in Ontario. Chronic Lyme disease has the potential to affect every system in the body and can result in paralysis. Without question, too many Ontarians are already suffering with the debilitating disease. And it’s getting worse. Many are surprised to learn that Ontario has the highest number of cases of Lyme disease in the country, and that the number is continually growing. After watching the disease slowly creeping north for years, Northerners have reason to be alarmed. In fact, Northwestern Ontario faces the highest infection prevalence of Lyme disease in Canada. A research study on Corkscrew Island, located 20 kilometres southwest of Kenora, discovered that Lyme disease was found in eight species of ticks, with 41 per cent testing positive for Lyme disease. People, not only from AlgomaManitoulin but from across the province, call my office or send letters and messages saying they are worried about contracting Lyme disease, or worse, that they or a loved one has been diagnosed with the disease. That’s why I became an active member of the non-partisan task force that included patients, medical doctors, researchers, Ministry of Health officials, health care
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professionals and advocates. The task force published the Report of the Lyme Disease and Tick-Borne Illnesses Task Force. It calls on the Province to take action on the 10 recommendations included in the report. The frustrating part is, the Ford Government has no reason to delay taking action. They have a readymade plan in their hands today to tackle Lyme disease. When it comes to dealing with Lyme disease, there is no room for callous politics. Doug Ford just needs to take action on that plan now to stop the spread of the disease and help Ontarians with this health crisis. Ford can, and must, take action now to protect the people of Northwestern Ontario and protect families across this province. Just like so many of the good people in this riding, I’m a Northerner in that I have a real love for the out of doors. It’s in your blood when you are born and raised here. As well, Northerners understand the necessity of travel to access everyday things like school, employment, healthcare, and a long list of goods and services that may not be close at hand locally. Now I may be wrong but, I think maybe that this is part of Doug Ford’s inability to truly relate to the life of the average Ontarian. Ford needs to get out more. His experience is limited to living in concrete jungles and running the family label business. If it isn’t just an unfortunate lack of genuinely caring for people, how else can you explain his tendency to put the desires of his rich friends and supports above that of the wellbeing of ‘regular’ Ontarians? Besides not taking advantage of a readymade Lyme disease plan, look no further than his decision to cap the wages of frontline workers who deliver an endless list of vital services to the people of Ontario. Essential services that people really count on day in and day out such as education and healthcare. Publicsector workers are the people who make our province work by caring for our loved ones, keeping our roads safe, making sure the food we eat and water we drink
is safe. These workers are there 24/7 to ensure our most vulnerable citizens including children and seniors are cared for and safe. This is exactly the kind of behaviour we have come to expect from the Ford Government. We saw it when Ford callously ripped away services from children with autism before consulting with families. And we saw it when Ford tried to retroactively cut provincial funding for municipal services like child care, land ambulances and public health. When it comes to decision making, policy development and creating legislation, the Ford Government has earned a well deserved reputation for acting under the philosophy of, “ready, fire, aim.” They should be carrying out genuine, meaningful consultation before making devastating cuts, not cutting first and asking questions later. Politicians are not elected to reward their supporters and friends. They are not elected to offer cushy, high paying jobs to allies or those who they owe favours to. And they are not elected just to see how long they can hang onto power by forming government. We are elected to do what is right and what is best for the people of this province. As always, please feel free to contact my office about these issues, or any other provincial matters. You can reach my constituency office by email at mmantha-co@ndp.on.ca or by phone at 705-461-9710 or Toll free 1-800-831-1899. Michael Mantha MPP/député Algoma-Manitoulin
ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY June 30th, 1908 A giant fireball, most likely caused by the air burst of a large meteoroid or comet flattens 80 million trees near the Stony Tunguska River in Yeniseysk Governorate, Russia, in the largest impact event in recorded history.
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Fighting Plastic Pollution Can’t Become The Punch Line To A Social Media Joke
For decades we have learned how plastic is making its mark on the planet. Whether it’s microplastics from our clothing and consumer goods changing the waterways we depend on, or floating mats of garbage choking the oceans, these polymer products have become a problem that must be dealt with. When they were novel and new, there was less focus on long-term issues tied to plastic waste, but we now understand this pollution is a direct threat to our ecosystems, food chains and human health. Despite our understanding and the simple fact that plastic pollution represents huge costs for our economy, environment and communities, Canada has fallen behind on reducing waste and phasing out single-use plastics. Without federal leadership, com-
munities are filling the void by proposing bans to restrict singleuse plastics for items like straws, bags, and coffee cup lids. New Democrats have brought plastic waste issues to parliament with some success including the motion that lead to the ban on micro-beads in consumer products like toothpaste. In this parliament we pushed further, passing a motion demanding the government take action to reduce plastic pollution in our rivers, lakes, and oceans. We even announced a plan to ban single-use plastics as part of a comprehensive Waste Reduction Strategy. That item caught the government’s eye and they followed up with an announcement of their own. If the government had a strong record of turning announcements
into action we would be well on our way to banning single use plastics, but their record doesn’t inspire that kind of confidence. To make matters worse, the Prime Minister bungled the media event that accompanied the announcement and social media filled up with his struggles to describe paperboard packaging used to hold beverages (think milk cartons). The danger is that the social media jokes take away from the severity of the issue. Meanwhile, the stakes grow higher and nowhere near enough has been done to address the problems associated with plastic pollution. New Democrats believe we can build on the success with microbeads and urged the government to take immediate action to declare singleuse plastics, micro-plastics and
micro-fibres as toxic under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. This would be followed up with plastic packaging reduction targets for sectors distributing or selling fresh and prepared foods. Action like this will require the government work with provinces and territories, municipalities, and Indigenous governments to harmonize provincial recycling targets and ensure that single-use plastics currently in circulation are captured and recycled. Ultimately, we can reduce Canada’s waste in the future by working with all levels of government to require strong, enforceable Extended Producer Responsibility legislation that holds companies responsible for the entire lifecycle of their plastics products and packaging,
while reducing clean-up costs for our communities. If we get this right, polluters will pay, not consumers. The key to making changes like this will be strong leadership and determined action. It will require consultations with persons living with disabilities to ensure that accessibility issues are addressed. This community was among the first to raise the importance of straws in this debate and will bring additional unique and important perspectives to the discussion. This also highlights the fact that plastic has many valuable uses. That said, there are demonstrable ways in which plastic is threatening our environment and it will be irresponsible to leave it to future generations to clean our mess.