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Vol. 18, Issue 31, April 12, 2014

RELAY FOR LIFE in Chapleau gearing up for our Seventh year!

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By Gisele Barlow even years ago I decided to volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society, I really just wanted to canvass or sell some Daffodils but the CCS asked me to take on a leadership role. I accepted the role of Branch president, not really knowing what it all meant. Like the rest of us, I had lost loved ones, I had seen suffering and I just wanted a cure. I decided to host a Relay for Life and set about finding a committee. I asked a friend, who in turn asked a friend and so on. Soon we had assembled our committee and we set to work planning Chapleau’s very first Relay For Life event.

On June 20th 2008 Chapleau gathered together to Celebrate, Remember and Fight Back.

Since that very first Relay, Chapleau has consistently come together each year in the

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spirit of community and friendship to support the Canadian Cancer Society’s mission to eradicate cancer. Each year we walk through the darkness, through the cold, through the rain in memory of those we lost, in support of those who fight and in the hope for finding a cure.

Chapleau is a small town, with a huge h e a r t . We l o v e o u r family, friends and neighbours. We are

friendly, supportive and generous. In the 6 years of Relay we have raised $192 167.00 towards a cure. Be proud! Our dedication and support has funded life altering medication trials, essential research, cancer resources and advocacy for prevention.

The Canadian Cancer Society Chapleau branch currently has three Chapleau volunteer drivers who take cancer patients to their cancer

related appointments. In the 2013 Relay for life 39 survivors registered for the victory lap.

Survivors can register for the survivor celebration and victory walk by contacting Robin Greer at 705 864 1782 or picking up registration forms at Brokerlink Insurance.

There is nothing more moving than the lighting of the luminaries at each event. The luminaries light up the night and remind us why

we walk, last year 579 luminaries lined the track. That is 579 loved ones, 579 deep and meaningful reflections of our children, brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, spouses, grandparents, friends, and neighbours.

T h i s y e a r ’s Relay for Life takes place at the “field of Dreams” track on Friday June 13th.

Opening Ceremonies begin at 6:45 p.m. The theme this year is

“Come celebrate with us”. A celebration of our favourite holidays and special occasions will guide our activities and decorations. To register a team for this years Relay please visit www.relayfor life.ca or contact Gisele Barlow at 705 864 2507 or giselebarlow@yahoo.c om for more information, to volunteer or to register offline. Come on out and be a part of Chapleau’s fight against Cancer.

Novice HL Huskies finish season Golden

By Monique Rancourt he 2013-2014 hockey season for the Novice House League Huskies ended this past weekend in Copper Cliff where the team shined during their last tournament of the season. Huskies scored a combined total of 41 goals and with outstanding goaltending only allowed one goal all

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weekend. This isn't the Huskies' only gold of the s e a s o n e i t h e r. I n February they competed i n t h e Va l l e y E a s t Renegades tournament also bringing home gold.

Each child was rewarded at that tournament with a chance to hold the “Stanley Cup”. Those were some very happy 78 year olds. The team also played in the

Schumacher Day Annual House League Tournament in November where they had a devastating loss in the semi-finals. They also had wins against Dubreuilville and Thessalon in exhibition games and experienced only 3 losses during the season. The kids learned a lot of new skills along the way all while having fun. The amazing coaching staff this season was a huge part of their success. They knew when to work the kids hard and when to let them be kids. Most notably the coaches organized their own mini-Olympics that the kids participated in on the ice. At the end of that practice each Olympian was rewarded with a donut decorated with a Canada Flag!

Thanks go out to

Kirk Ellis (Head Coach), Robert (Boum) Moreau (Assistant Coach), Jon McEachren (Trainer) and K e l l y E l l i s , Yv e s Boucher (Managers). I'm sure I speak for all the parents when I say “Thank You for everything this year. Your dedication, loyalty, patience and attitude were appreciated. Our kids have memories that

will last a lifetime because of all of you!”

Novice HL Huskies players are: Easton Rancourt, Cole Ellis, Hallee Moreau, Drake Synett, Emmanuel Boucher, Vincent Morin, Noah Raposo, Brett Taylor, Andrew Martel, Ethan Guertin, Dawson Panamick and between the pipes, Justin Martineau.

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REPORT from OTTAWA Rapport d’Ottawa by/par Carol Hughes Federal member of Parliament Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing

‘Nero fiddled while Rome burned’ may not be a historically accurate phrase, but it describes being occupied with unimportant matters while faced with a more urgent crisis. That is pretty much what is happening with Stephen Harper who leads a government that has clearly demonstrated their primary concern is development of Canada’s oil and gas industry and has only paid lip service to addressing greenhouse gas emissions that are fuelling climate change.

To that end, a United Nations report

on climate change, released this week, paints a gloomy picture of the looming crisis we face. This is the 5th report from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It states that climate change is already happening and predicts significant obstacles for future food supplies and global security. The report also places a lion’s share of the blame on North American politicians for refusing to take the problem seriously or to address it in any meaningful way.

In Canada, our problems didn’t begin with this government,

OBITUARY Benoit Pépin The family announces with great sorrow his passing in Hanmer on Wednesday, April 2nd, 2014 at the age of 89 years. Husband of the l a t e Yv o n n e ( n é e Fournier) Pépin. Son of the late Luc and the late Alice Pépin. Beloved father of Céline Mills (Tom) of Sault Ste-Marie, Lucille Poirier (Laurier), Marcia Marsh (Brian) and Phillip Pépin (Jayne) all of Hanmer. Dear brother of Lorette Bertrand (Robert), Madeleine and Fernand (late Yvette).

Predeceased by his siblings André, Hubert, Guy, Jean-Paul and Rose. Cherished grandfather of Tracey (Ken), Sara (Brian), Lisa (Trevor), Sharon, Thomas (Amy), Julie, Francine (Tiger), Philippe, Andrew (Lisa), Emilie (Joshua), Darren, Luc, Adam (Robyn) and Christian (Tia). Great-grandfather of Hailey, Marshall, Benjamin, Samara, Matthew, Dylan, Jasmine, Stéphane, Aimée, Talia, Kadence, Makenna, Nolan, Devyn, Jasper and Marleigh. Sadly missed by his canine friend Tippy. Benoît retired as a rail road engineer with CPR after 42 years of service.

Ben and Yvonne picked a lot of blueberries; he could smell them from a mile away. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was proud of his vegetable garden and loved sharing them. The family received relatives and friends at the Cooperative Funeral Home, 4570 St. Joseph Street, Hanmer on Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 2-5 and 7-9:30 p.m. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated on Monday, April 7th, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Paroisse St-Jacques, Hanmer. As an expression of sympathy, donations (by cheque only) to a charity of your choice are appreciated.

Feeding the dragon but they haven’t made things better either.

You may recall that J e a n C h r e t i e n ’s government made a lot of hay out of signing the Kyoto Accord, but did so little to implement it that it was easy for Stephen Harper to walk away from C a n a d a ’s c o m m i tments. The Conservatives then signed the Copenhagen Agreement, but we are no closer to matching that than we were with the Kyoto Accord.

Now we are faced with a broader challenge that includes significant adaptation in a less secure world.

L a s t y e a r ’s h u g e tornado in Oklahoma or the massive typhoon that devastated the Philippines are some big examples of how costly extreme weather can be. Canada wasn’t spared either with massive flooding in Calgary and closer to home washouts on Highway 17 at Wawa and along the North Shore of Lake Huron.

All of these come with

hefty price tags and stretch our resources in ways we are not even doing a good job of planning for. The UN report tells us we have to prepare for more of these events.

On top of that, global inequity will get worse as a result of climate change. Areas that already have water will have more – sometimes too much – and areas that are dry will be dryer. There will be environmental refugees from flooded coastal areas due to rising sea levels and also from areas that can no longer feed themselves. Rivers fed by glaciers will disappear and regional conflicts over what water remains may result.

So what are we doing in Canada? Not enough according to a report released in October that predicts Canada will only cut a total of three megatonnes of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020 and is on track to overshoot our modest

OBITUARY Claire Tokarchuk Passed away peacefully at the Chapleau Health Services on Sunday April 6, 2014 at the age of 87 years.

Beloved wife of the late Stan Tokarchuk. Dear mother of Ted (Brenda), Tom (Phyllis), Jan (Alex) and Chris (Sharon). Loving grandmother of 9 and proud great grandmother of 6.

Dear sister of Betty Thompson (late Gordon), late Dorothy Coreau (late Gerald), late Migonne Van Scoy (late Tom), late Doreen Acosta (late Larry) and the late Shirley Kimakowich (Vic). Claire will be lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews. Friends were invited to visit at the Gilmartin Visitation Centre (10 Young Street) on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral mass was held at Sacred Heart Church on Friday April 11, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Sebastien Groleau officiating.

Spring interment at the Chapleau Municipal Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Sacred Heart Church or to the Chapleau Health Services Activation Department would be greatly appreciated. (Arrangements entrusted to the P.M. Gilmartin Funeral Home, Wawa, 1-800-439-4937).

g o a l b y 1 2 2 megatonnes. At the s ame time w e are subsidizing the profitable oil and gas sector to the tune of $1.3 billion a year.

It shows exactly where t h i s g o v e r n m e n t ’s priorities are and also which drummer they are marching to.

What is hard to understand is the motivation for such risky behaviour. Does the government believe that climate

change is a matter of opinion, or are they of the belief that it is unstoppable and will be so bad there is no point in even trying?

One thing is certain, they are far more focussed on the wellbeing of an industry that is maggoty with profit than they are with that of most Canadians and the future we face. It is kind of like feeding the dragon that is attacking your village.

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Ladies Auxiliary to Legion praised for "overwhelming community service" at 50th anniversary banquet in 1985

Chapleau Moments by Michael J. Morris

The Ladies Auxiliary to Branch Number 5 (Ontario) of the Royal Canadian Legion in Chapleau celebrated its 50th anniversary at a banquet on June 22, 1985.

Harry Searle, a veteran of World War I, attended the founding convention of the Legion in Winnipeg in 1925, subsequently became the first president of the Chapleau branch in 1926, and later he was honoured when it was named the "Harry Searle" branch.

Mr. Searle devoted a great deal of time working to obtain proper benefits for

veterans of World War I. In 1935, the Chapleau branch of the Ladies Auxiliary was founded, and present for the occasion was Mrs. Amy Green, a charter member and past president. Mrs. Green was presented with a 50-year pin by Gloria Sandford, Ladies Auxiliary provincial president.

She also received a 50 year plaque from Legion provincial command.

S e v e n t y members and guests attended the banquet in the Legion hall to celebrate the occasion.

It had been decorated

by Branch Five president Henry Therriault and members adding "distinct pomp and ceremony to a gala event", according to the Chapleau Sentinel.

The Colours were marched on after the head table guests were in place, and following the singing of the National Anthem, Dorleen Collings, Ladies Auxiliary president, conducted the opening ritual.

R e v. J e r r y Smith, the branch padre and Rector of St. John's Anglican Church, said grace. As an aside, Rev. Smith is now the Rector at an Episcopal (Anglican) church in Nashville, Tennessee.

Mr. Therriault proposed the Toast to the Queen.

A "sumptuous banquet" was then served by the Chapleau Air Cadets.

Doug MacDonald, the 2nd vice president of Ontario Command, Royal Canadian Legion, shakes hands with veteran Harry Searle, for whom the branch was named, and who was the first branch president, while Lt.-Col. Bob Taylor, RCR, looks on. There was many a tall yarn spun as these individuals got together during the anniversary celebrations.

All banquets at the Legion were "sumptuous" as I recall!

Head table guests included MPP Floyd Laughren, Mr. Therriault, Mrs. Collings, Deputy Reeve Robert McKee, Ladies Auxiliary Zone 3 Commander Agnes Barlow and Mrs. Sandford.

Mrs. Sandford extended congratulations to the Ladies Auxiliary commenting on its "overwhelming community service".

Mr. Therriault presented pins to some of the past presidents including Mrs. Green, Gertrude Therriault (Thelma Therriault

accepting), Josie St. G er main e, G lad y s Anderson, Thelma Therriault, Ollie Lane, Mrs. Collings, Frances Corston, Janet McCarthy (Bruce McCarthy accepting) and Olive McAdam.

The evening ended with a dance.

M y e m a i l i s mj.morris@live.ca

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BREAKFAST AND LUNCH services starting Saturday, April 12th, 2014 MONDAY TO SATURDAY 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

We will also be introducing our signature Indian dishes (Butter Chicken, Lamb Curry, Basmati Rice specialties, Naan, Pakoras, Bataka Vada etc.) at

Sunday BUFFETS 50th Anniversary Plaque - Ladies’ Auxiliary Provincial President Gloria Sandford (centre) presents Auxiliary President Dorleen Collings (right) with a Provincial Command 50 year Plaque as ladies’ Auxiliary Zone H-3 Commander Agnes Borlow (left) looks on. In the foreground Hank Theriault.

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Be Bear Wise This Spring Ontario, OPP Remind People What to do as Bears Come out of Hibernation

Ontario and the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding people to take simple precautions this spring to prevent attracting black bears as they come out of hibernation.

The potential for human-bear conflicts increases when there is little natural food available for bears. If this happens, black bears will search for other food sources, such as garbage and bird feed, which can

draw bears to populated areas.

Follow these simple instructions to minimize the chances of attracting bears: Store garbage in waste containers with tightfitting lids.; Put out garbage only on the morning of pickup.; Put away bird feeders. Seed, suet and nectar also attract bears.; Pick fruits and berries as they ripen — don’t let them rot on the ground.; Clean

outdoor barbecue grills after each use, including the grease trap underneath. Bears will be drawn by smells from great distances, including grease and food residue on grills.

Bears that enter a populated area aren’t necessarily a threat to public safety. Public safety is at risk when a bear poses an immediate threat to your safety.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and

Beefway Spring Meat Delivery Get ready for BBQ season!

OPP have agreed on the roles and responsibilities for both organizations to help the public understand which organization to contact when they encounter a bear.

If a bear is posing an immediate threat to public safety by exhibiting threatening or aggressive behaviour, call 911 or your local police. At the request of police, during daylight hours the Ministry of Natural Resources will respond to emergency situations to assist. For non-emergencies, the Ministry of Natural Resources operates the toll-free, 24/7 Bear Reporting Line (1-866514-2327) and the Bear

Wise website to provide the public with information and advice.

“Nuisance bears are a very serious public safety concern, and while our government is taking steps to address this issue, it is also important for Ontarians to do their part in helping to minimize bear attractants. Taking simple steps to properly store garbage will help keep bears out of our neighbourhoods.” said David Orazietti, Minister of Natural Resources. “ I u rg e Ontarians to take all necessary steps to reduce

their interactions with bears. If there is an immediate threat to public safety from a bear, the OPP will respond in our jurisdiction to protect our citizens with the assistance of the Ministry of Natural Resources.” added Vince Hawkes, Commissioner, Ontario Provincial Police .

Since 2004, Ontario’s Bear Wise program has been educating people about bears, how to avoid attracting bears and how to prevent human-bear conflicts.

Developmental Screens/ Hearing Screens The Chapleau Best Start Hub is hosting developmental screens and hearing screens for children 1 month- 6 years of age. The screens are a great way to make sure your child is meeting all developmental milestones.

The screens will take place on Saturday May 3rd at the Chapleau Best Start Hub. If you are interested in having a developmental/hearing screen completed on your child please call 705864-1886 or drop by 28 Golf Road to make an appointment.

Boxed meat catalogue Now Available We are an “old fashion” butcher shop. All Beefway meat sourced from our local farmers here in Bruce County and twice a year make the trip to Chapleau to deliver quality meat to our northern friends. We butcher, age and package the beef, pork and lamb we sell on site. Our beef is graded Canada AA-AAA and is dry aged for 21 days ensuring your beef is tender. Pork and lamb is cut from locally produced Bruce County market animals.

All of our whole chicken is purchased from local farmers and is provincially inspected. All other chicken is purchased from a local co-operative poultry plant in Harriston.

We pride ourselves in providing our customers with local quality products.

Spring Special Stock up and save!

10 lb boxes steak, chops, chicken and more!

Order deadline May 1st Delivery to Chapleau Tuesday May 13th For inquires or to request a catalogue please call 1-800-662-1446 or email beefway@bmts.com

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

1 CASUAL HOME SUPPORT WORKER Reporting directly to the Director of Community Support Services, the position is responsible for the provision of household management with the following programs: ! Community Support Services ! Cedar Grove's Aging at Home project

Qualifications: ! Good oral and written skills ! Organization and time management skills ! Experience working with the elderly in a community setting ! Bilingualism, French and English, is required ! Valid Ontario Driver's License and own transportation Interested applicants may submit résumés by April 22, 2014 to:

Human Resources Services de santé de Chapleau Health Services 6 Broomhead Road, P.O. Box 757 Chapleau, Ontario P0M 1K0 Tel: (705) 864-3061 Email: chapleauhr@sschs.ca We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

All applications received will be held strictly confidential.

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Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance

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LE FA LE DO – UNE COMÉDIE MUSICALE Le fa le do, c’est l’aventure de cinq personnages qui sont présentés en tableaux séparés et qui se font appel les uns aux autres. Tous ces gens gravitent autour de la mort mystérieuse d’un scientifique qui est impliqué dans les recherches pour mettre au point une forme d’élixir de jeunesse. On y retrouve aussi une chanteuse au multiple répertoire, dont le fado, un

archiviste vieux et désabusé, un cowboy urbain et homme à tout faire et un jeune scientifique obsédé par ses recherches. Il y a beaucoup de musique entre les scènes et également des prestations vocales de la part des acteurs. C’est une histoire où s’entremêle le western, le thriller et la comédie musicale.

Le Centre culturel Louis-Hémon vous invite à la pièce de théâtre le fa le do, une coproduction du Théâtre français de Toronto et du Théâtre La Catapulte. La présentation aura lieu le mercredi 30 avril à l’École secondaire Trillium à 20 h. Vous risquez de passer une belle soirée si votre but en allant voir le fa le do, ce n’est pas de réfléchir, mais bel et bien de rire!

LA SEMAINE DE LA FRANCOPHONIE 2014

ACTIVITÉS À VENIR... avril et début mai avril : Début du programme de fruits et légumes (Sacré-Cœur) 1-30: Valeur du mois de la confiance (Sacré-Cœur) 1-??: Média Bingo (UCFO) 14: Vente de livres usagés à la bibliothèque de l'école (Sacré-Cœur) 14-17: Tournoi franco-hockey garçon à Casselman (Trillium) 18: Journée mondiale des secrétaires et des adjoints.es administratifs.ives 18: Vendredi Saint 20: Pâques 21: Lundi de Pâques (écoles, CCLH et FormationPLUS sont fermés) 22-23: Formation « formateur/formatrice » en journée et en soirée (Formation+) 24: Soirée des parents - secondaire (Trillium) 25: Ralliement succès à 14 h (Sacré-Cœur) 30: Comédie musicale «Le Fa Le Do» à 20 h à Trillium (CC Louis-Hémon) 5-9: 5-11: 7: 9:

Semaine de l'éducation (Sacré-Cœur et Trillium) Semaine de la santé mentale Spectacle d'Improtéine (Sacré-Cœur) Bazar annuel de l ’UCFO

UN LOGO POUR L'AVENIR Les élèves de la 4e année de l’école Sacré-Cœur de Chapleau participent pour une 3 e année consécutive au concours Créez un logo. Mis sur pied par Initiative entrepreneuriat jeunesse du nord, ce programme encourage les jeunes à envisager un avenir dans le nord ontarien. En lien avec les curriculums d’études sociales, d’arts, de français, de sciences et de santé, les élèves doivent développer une idée d’entreprise viable pour leur région. Ils doivent ensuite décrire brièvement leur entreprise et concevoir ainsi que créer un logo pour cette entreprise. Bref, les élèves peuvent dès un jeune âge

envisager l’entrepreneuriat comme choix de carrière. Ils peuvent même réfléchir et considérer une entreprise durable pour leur communauté. Bonne chance à tous nos élèves de la 4e année!

Par Kathie Cummings

REGARD SUR LE PASSÉ D’UNE GÉNÉRATION À L’AUTRE, CHAPLEAU SE RACONTE

Le recueil « Regard sur le passé » a été un énorme succès. Quatre jours après sa sortie, il y avait épuisement de stock, et l’on parle de 125 exemplaires. Il y avait une cinquantaine de recueils soit remis ou mis de côté pour les participants et participantes ainsi que les partenaires et le reste s’est vendu comme des petits pains chauds. FormationPLUS a tout de même décidé d’en faire une deuxième impression. Si vous voulez un exemplaire, ou plusieurs, appelez-nous au centre afin de passer votre commande. Le prix du recueil est de 5$. Vous avez jusqu’à ce jeudi (17 avril) à nous appeler au 705-8642763 ou passez nous voir au 69, rue Birch.

Photo à gauche: Leo Vezina recevant une copie du recueil et Krystal Lafrenière, coordonnatrice du projet. M. Vezina a aussi gagné une tablette.

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MNR Northeast Reginal Bonspiel held in Chapleau

Ruth Wigmore, Tom Thompson, Susan Lindquist, Chuck Orton It was the Chapleau Curling Club's turn to host the a n n u a l M N R Northeast Regional Bonspiel on February 21 – 23, 2014. The

event was one of the largest curling venues seen in Chapleau in many years. A total of 30 teams participated in the three day event, bringing over 80 out of

Jeff Hamill, Valerie Doyon, Anne Brunette, Margaret Coulter

town folks into our c o m m u n i t y. T h e opening ceremonies held on Friday were a special treat with our local bag-piper, Chelsea Swearengen, leading the march, and a moving Oh Canada anthem by our own Keiko Larocque. A welcome from Mayor Byham was followed with opening stones t h r o w n b y To m O'Shaugnessy Sr and Cliff Keech. This MNR NER bonspiel was Tom's 28th, and Cliff's 34th! Thank you to all opening ceremony participants.

The curling games were held on Friday from 11:00am to 1:00am, Saturday

from 8:00am to 6:00pm, and again on Sunday from 9:00am to 2:00pm. A Sault Ste. Marie rink won top spot in the A Event, with Chapleau's Blues Brothers rink winning the B Event. A wide array of donated, handmade and purchased prizes were available for winners to choose from. Thank you to all of the local sponsors to this event.

The theme for the bonspiel was “Famous People” and teams did not disappoint with the variety and quality of costumes. Two local teams, Susan Lindquist's Jamacian Bobsled rink and Mike Bernier's Blues Brother's rink won Best Costume and the S p i r i t Aw a r d respectively. Several

Megan Quinn, Tyler Forbes, Jeff Curran, Michela Febbraro other local teams also participated, and a group picture was organized with all

current and former employees at the Chapleau District MNR office.

Michel Sylvestre, Vicki Langelier, Dan Williams, Ron Martel

Ingo & Renee Weber, Lina and Mark Dipasquale

Celine Hann, Cliff & Chris Keech, Linda Maguire

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B Event Winners: Marshall Canning, Tim Mutter, Kevin Lindquist, Mike Bernier, presented by Organizer Deb Lewis, and District Manager, Paul Bernier Leah Cyr, Lisi & Paul Bernier, Jen Ball

Allen Coulter, Jen Murray-Lewis, Jenn Cyr, Barb Henkenhaf

Brad Robinson, Kyle and Ed Matthews, Maegan Corston, Laura Matthews

Current and former employees of the Chapleau MNR District Office.

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NEWS FROM THE PARK BY Mike Mantha Provincial Member of Parliament for Algoma-Manitoulin

Last week we highlighted the recent news that the Ontario Provincial Police were pursuing criminal

charges against the former Liberal Premier's chief of staff.

Police allege that the Premier's top advisor

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was responsible for overseeing a massive removal of emails related to the gas plant scandal. The media storm engulfed the Liberals as they attempt to clean their image in the wake of a possible election.

Unfortunately rather than answer to the people of this province, Premier Wynne decided to run, far away from the scrutiny and media gallery at Queen's Park to Sault Ste. Marie. We have said repeatedly that Ontarians deserve answers, but they are not coming from this government. The Premier has refused a public inquiry and then in the day following the allegations, she refused to show up to work and answer questions.

This Premier said she would be open and transparent.

Instead of answering questions at Queen's Park she took off on a tour. That's neither acceptable nor the type of leadership that this province needs and deserves.

N e w D e m ocrats are sending a strong signal that we expect the Premier to show respect to Ontario families, by answering questions about new information on the gas plants

scandal and the coverup.

In other news, our offices continue to be flooded with messages that people just can't afford a 40% increase in the price of natural gas.

We a r e n o t clear that the pricing assumptions used to justify a 40% increase to gas bills are correct.

Families are already struggling to make ends meet. Ontarians can't afford a 40% increase to their gas bill. A $400 or more for gas per year will take a big bite out of household budgets.

N e w D e m ocrats will continue pressing the government on the need to make household bills more affordable. It's time to give families some relief instead of making things more

and more expensive.

New Democrats have called on the government to stop this unfair increase in natural gas p r i c e s . We w i l l continue to press the government for answers on their reckless spending as well as call on them to support New Democrat plans that make real differences, and make life more

affordable.

As always, please feel free to c o n t a c t m y o ff i c e about this issue or any other provincial matters. You can reach my constituency office by email at m m a n t h a co@ndp.on.ca or by phone at 705-4619710/1-800-8311899.

CHAPLEAU MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION Annual Meeting Wednesday May 14, 2014 at 7:00 pm Community Centre Amendments to the Constitution stating the section to be changed and the amended version, must be submitted by April 30th to CMHA, P.O. Box 1021.

Anyone interested in a Head Coach position must submit a letter of qualifications with 5 signatures of parents or current executive at the meeting.

Election of Executive positions – President, 1st & 2nd Vice Presidents, Treasurer, Secretary, Equipment Convenor & Public Relations Director are open for election. Nominations accepted at the meeting.

Minor Hockey needs your support.

Please plan to attend!

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2014 HST $54.60 $80.60 $93.60 $44.85 $74.10 $38.35 $28.60

Total $ 474.60 $ 700.60 $ 813.60 $ 389.85 $ 644.10 $ 336.35 $ 248.60

After May 6 $ 574.60 $ 800.60 $ 913.60 $ 489.85 $ 744.10 $ 436.35 $ 348.60

Clean up day May 11th at 9 a.m.

Seniors are 55 years of age and older. Family rate includes Father, Mother and all children under the age of 18 living at home and still in school and Full time student (Sept to April) with a valid student card.

Early bird memberships can be purchased at Collins Home Hardware (cash or checks). For your convenience Aux Trois Moulins Motel will accept credit cards (VISA/MasterCard etc)

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Ontario Weather Review: March 2014 When looking back at the temperatures for last month, there were no exceptions: it was either significantly colder than normal or there was even recordbreaking cold. No parts of Ontario were spared from Mother Nature's cold embrace. Differences between the mean temperatures and the 1971-2000 normal values ranged downward from 3 to 6.5 degrees Celsius. In many locales, March temperatures broke records for coldness that date back to the 1980s or even the 1960s.

To accompany these exceptionally cold temperatures, there were also

significant snowfall totals for the month.

Many locations in northern Ontario received more than double the normal amount to be expected. Due to the lack of rainfall, which represents a fifth to three-quarters of the total precipitation for a typical March, most southern Ontario locations ended up with conditions that were drier than normal.

Snowfall totals for the winter of 20132014 will be included in April's edition of the O n t a r i o We a t h e r Review.

Severe Weather The people in Southern Ontario who managed to get away to warmer climates

Location Sault Ste. Marie Timmins Geraldton Chapleau Earlton North Bay Sudbury Kitchener/Waterloo Muskoka Peterborough Ottawa Wawa Sarnia during March break were fortunate enough to miss a storm system that dumped significant snow on areas near the lower Great Lakes on March 12.

The system gathered strength in Missouri during the evening hours of March 11 and

Keep a pet-safe yard this spring

(NC) The yard can be a wonderland for your pet, full of interesting smells, grass to roll in, bugs to chase and shady spots for naps. But if you use fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals, it can be a potentially dangerous place pets t o o . D r. S i m o n Starkey, a veterinarian with PetSmart Canada, gives us some important aspects to keep in mind for a safer outdoor adventure: Pesticides: Slug bait and pest poisons are particu-

larly dangerous because the taste entices pets to consume them. Small quantities can be very dangerous to your pet.

Ask your local nursery for pet-friendly gardening products and follow application instructions carefully.

Tightly seal containers and store them in a secure place.

Poisonous P l a n t s a n d M u s hrooms: There are a variety of poisonous plants and flowers that are dangerous to curious pets. Some common poisonous

plants include azaleas, lilies, bulb flowers (like tulips), onions, tomato vines and poppies. Mushrooms are the most commonly ingested organic material in the yard. Remove them.

Mushrooms are a fungus and they can grow quickly, even overnight, so check your yard frequently.

If you suspect your pet has encountered any of the above, be sure to take it to a vet as soon as possible.

Vi s i t w w w. p e t smart.com for more information.

Mean temp -10.9 -14.0 -15.3 -13.4 -12.5 -10.4 -10.6 -6.4 -8.5 -7.0 -7.3 -11.4 -4.1

Normal -4.4 -7.7 -9.0 -7.2 -6.9 -4.8 -5.3 -1.2 -3.4 -2.0 -2.5 -6.6 0.7

then intensified and moved south of the lower Great Lakes the next day. Areas from Windsor to Cornwall recorded snowfall in the 15- to 25centimetre range. The highest amounts were in the Thorold area, south of St. Catharines, and in the Cornwall area, where close to 30 centimetres fell. The storm was notable not only for the amounts of snow it left in its wake, but also for cold, gusty winds from the north which caused widespread poor visibilities in blowing snow.

A second notable storm system on March 22 followed a similar track to the one on March 12. This system gathered strength in the American Midwest on March 21 and then intensified as it moved into Ohio the next morning. By that evening, the system had moved quickly eastwards to lie over the U.S. eastern seaboard. The biggest snowfalls from this system occurred somewhat further north than the system on March 12. Areas from east of Lake Huron through Simcoe County towards the Ottawa area received the largest amounts, ranging between 10 and 20 centimetres.

Difference -6.5 -6.3 -6.3 -6.2 -5.6 -5.6 -5.3 -5.2 -5.1 -5.0 -4.8 -4.8 -4.8

Previous record -8.2 (1972) -13.7 (1960) -14.0 (1989) -11.6 (1984) -12.2 (1939) -9.6 (1960) -10.4 (1960) -5.3 (1984 & 1978) -8.2 (1960) -6.6 (1984) (tied) (1940) -10.2 (1989 & 1960) -3.9 (1978)

The Orillia area received the highest reported amount, of 23 centimetres. Further south, from Sarnia through the Toronto area and east to Kingston, snowfall amounts were significantly lower as the snow mixed or changed into a messy combination of freezing rain, ice pellets and rain. At the peak of the storm, some areas had snowfall rates of 3 to 5 centimetres per hour.

While March ended like a lamb in southern and northeastern Ontario, that was definitely not the case in northwestern Ontario and north of Lake Superior, where the month ended like a lion. On the morning of March 31, a huge storm system was centred in Nebraska

and beginning to move northeast. By the evening hours that day, the storm centre was over eastern Minnesota, and snow and some freezing rain had been falling in parts of northwestern Ontario for hours.

During that day, a particularly intense band of snow had remained almost stationary over the Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Armstrong and Pickle Lake region.

This intense band dumped up to 45-50 centimetres of snow on this area. For March 31, Sioux Lookout recorded approximately 47 centimetres, setting a record for a single-day snowfall at this location. The previous mark was 40.6 centimetres on November 16, 1941.

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18 Belgrade native 19 Farm sound 20 Leave at the altar 21 Sturgeon product 23 Airport org.

25 “Really?!"

28 Forth 32 Mountain nymph 33 West-minster or Downton 34 "The Jazz Singer," notably 36 Illusion 37 Moray or conger

38 Hearty brew 39 Cherished 42 Spring mo.

44 Helps 48 Scull tool 49 Lovers' quarrel 50 Recognize 51 "Guinness Book" suffix 52 Catch sight of 53 Sicilian volcano 54 Pigpen 55 Sport 56 Optimistic

8 Ball-bearing gizmo 9 Ms. Moore 10 Malefic 11 Opposite of 40-Down 20 Really hard candy 22 Nostalgia-inducing song 24 Symbol of slowness 25 Speck 26 - pro nobis 27 Aviv preceder 29 Lawyers' org.

30 - U.S. Pat. Off. 31 Coloring agent 35 Pass by DOWN 36 Constant sufferer 1 Supermarket 39 Serves the purpose supply 40 Opposite of 11-Down 2 Sea eagle 41 Bohemian 3 Perjurer 43 One of the Three Bears 4 Criminal 45 Grooving on 5 Dental coat 46 Puts on 6 It preceded stereo 47 Vacillate 7 Entirely 49 Stitch

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Dying / Decorating Eggs Nature Walk / Collect Craft Materials Make Bird Nests Make Easter Baskets Wear Purple / Yellow Days April 17 – Easter Egg Hunt and Visit from the Easter Bunny Ÿ April 18 “Good Friday” Centre Closed Ÿ April 21 “Easter Monday” Centre Open Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

Check out the programs and services offered by our Child Care & Best Start Hub Programs Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ

French and English Services Weekly Babies Afternoon Sessions Weekly Preschool Readiness Program Parenting Programs And so much more…….

Please stop by the Centre at 28 Golf Road; call 705-864-1886 or check out our web page http://www.chapleauchildcare.ca for more information

ALL ADS ARE ACCEPTED AT “Manda's Home Style COOKIN”. DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING ADS IS ON WEDNESDAY 4:00 p.m. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES Regular Classified Ads. First 25 words or less $6.25 Each additional word $0.16+HST. NO REFUNDS ON cancelled classified ads.

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Attention all Campers Borden Lake Campground has 2 seasonal lots available. If you are interested in entering a draw for these lots, please attend the Chapleau Community Centre parking lot on Saturday April 19th at 2:00 p.m. to submit your name.

You must be present to enter the draw, no proxies permitted.

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PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER CHADWIC HOME, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE. Offers shelter, emotional support, and information for women and their children who are in crisis situations. We have a Toll Free Crisis Line which is staffed 24 hours a day. We can arrange for free transportation to the Centre for women who live in the Algoma/Chapleau area. We also offer support to women who live in the communities of Chapleau, White River, Dubreuilville, and Hornepayne through our Outreach Program.

Our Outreach Worker travels to those communities to meet with women who need emotional support as well as information about their rights and options. If you need to speak with the Outreach Worker when she is in your community, you can call the Centre at any time to set up an appointment. You do not need to be a resident of the Centre in order to use our services. If you need someone to talk to or if you just need someone to listen, call our Toll Free Crisis line at 1-800461-2242 or you can drop in at the Centre. We are here for you.

Societe Alzheimer Society meetings will be held at the Chapleau Hospital every 1st Monday of each month starting from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Offers help to anyone who desires to stop drinking. Open discussion meeting on Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Trinity United Church basement. Telephone contacts: 864-2786 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (A.A).Open discussion meeting every Monday evening. Brunswick House First Nation Band office lounge 7pm. Narcotics Anonymous(N.A) every Tuesday same place same time. NNADAP Worker @ 864-0174 info.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Offers help to anyone who has the desire to stop using drugs/alcohol. Open discussion meeting on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.

Pentecostal Church. Call 705-860-9769 for support.

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Adult Mental Health (16 yrs and up) ) offered at Turning Point. Located at 8 Lorne St. South. For professional, confidential services, please call 705-8641919. Open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to noon and 1pm to 4:30pm.

Services de santé mentale pour adultes (16 ans et plus) offerts à Point décisif. Situé au 8, rue Lorne Sud. Contactez-nous au 705-864-1919 pour des services professionnels et confidentiels. Les heures ouvrables sont de 8 h 30 à midi et de 13 h à 16 h 30.

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A P A N O Elders John and William Saylors, take advantage of M a r c e l Labelle’s canoe making and Metis teachings at the Chapleau Public School.

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This 2-day workshop will provide participants with the necessary skills to help a person at risk of suicide.

Upon successful completion of this workshop, participants are certified in applied suicide skills intervention.

Date: May 12 and 13 Time: 8 am to 4pm both days – one hour for lunch Location: Cedar Grove Lodge, 101 Pine Street East, Chapleau Fee: $100/person Eligibility criteria: Adults 18 years and older.

Registration deadline: April 25th 2014 To register or for more information, please call Turning Point at 705-864-1919.

Space is limited. We are taking names on a “first come, first served” basis.

Formation appliquée en techniques d'intervention face au suicide - un programme de « Living Works » Cette formation de deux jours en anglais permet aux participants d'acquérir les compétences nécessaires afin d'aider les personnes à risque et d'obtenir un certificat en technique d'intervention face au suicide.

Date : les 12 et 13 mai, Heure : de 8 h à 16 h – une heure pour dîner Lieu : Foyer Cedar Grove Lodge 101, rue Pine Est, Chapleau Frais : 100 $/participant Critère d'admissibilité : adultes 18 ans et plus.

Date limite pour s'inscrire : 25 avril 2014

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Pour s'inscrire ou pour plus amples renseignements, veuillez appeler Point décisif au 705-864-1919. Le nombre de places est limité. Nous acceptons les noms sur la base de « premier arrivé, premier servi ».