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Meet Leila: A Future Worth Fighting For

Linda West-Parry Sound, Ontario –

When 14-year-old Leila Svechka arrived in Parry Sound in 2022, she carried layers of experience few of her age might understand. Having lived most of her life in Russia, her native language was Russian. English was new, and Ukrainian was something she understood more than spoke. Despite starting from scratch, Leila has grown roots in Canada so deep that the prospect of being uprooted now threatens more than just disruption—it risks erasing everything she’s built.

A Bright New Beginning At St. Peter’s Catholic School, Leila graduated with honours and received the Humanitarian Award, a recognition of her empathy, leadership, and commitment to others.

Her teachers describe her as a quiet, caring presence— someone who sees classmates, reaches out, and builds trust.

Outside school, Leila and her family joined the local church, found friendship within her Rotary-connected community, and embraced Canadian life fully; studying hard, mastering English rapidly, and immersing herself in every opportunity offered. Her smile lights up volunteer kitchens and fundraisers alike. Parry Sound is now her home, where she belongs.

The Svechkas: Building a New Life Together Leila lives with her parents, Romana and Vladimir “Vlad” Svechka, who arrived in town in 2022 as part of a group of over 150 Ukrainians fleeing war.

• Romana—born in Ukraine—worked in home care and runs a thriving local business baking and selling traditional Ukrainian food.

• Vlad, a skilled plumber, has contributed his trade to local projects.

• From the start, they have become pillars in Parry Sound. Romana joined the Rotary Club and quickly rose to serve as President of the Rotaract Club of Parry Sound, all while remaining an active Rotarian. Together, they brought energy, organization, and cultural richness to major events like Hockey Day in Parry Sound, where Leila’s mother ran the kitchen feeding over 1,000 people, and the Festive Feast fundraiser.

They are more than just neighbours—they are community builders.

The Legal Crisis and Urgent Risk Following legal advice, the Svechka family filed a refugee claim to secure Permanent Residency in Canada. That claim was recently rejected, stating that they were not eligible due to a similar claim in the USA 25 years ago.

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Big News for our Almaguin Fire Departments

Jim Shedden-GNA A couple of weeks ago I attended the inauguration of the new “fire training” facility at the Perry Township Fire Hall. Five of the local municipalities donated money to the cause. Previously, training had been done by the Ontario Fire College and they would bring up a unit for the purpose. Last year, it was held in Magnetawan. From now on our local departments will be able to do their own training. The inserted picture is from last year and to the right is our new facility.

More to come in the next issue.

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I have to apologize to the Restoule Rib Fest folks. I incorrectly placed the wrong ad in the paper last issue which had the wrong date. The below ad is on the money. We will see you there....Jim

Get Ready for Restoule Community Ribfest and Artisan Craft Fair, Hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 639. Join us on Saturday August 23rd from 3 to 8 pm. Our Legion Volunteers are cooking up 1000 racks of delicious ribs, so first come first serve! $30 for a full rack with baked beans and coleslaw and $15 for 1/2 racked with baked beans and coleslaw. We have 5 bands playing live music from 3 pm to 11:30 pm. There is a kids fun zone hosted by the Restoule and Area Lions Club with face painting and games for the young ones. Our local volunteer Fire Department will have a BBQ and Candy Cotton. We have a beautiful fire pit made and donated by Travis Hamilton of Hawthorne Forge! so buy your raffle tickets online by emailing restouleribfest@outlook.com or buy them when you arrive! Tickets are $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00.

We have 32 Crafters and Artisans selling their wares all around the properties and inside the Community Centre!!

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Bring the family for some great food and good fun at the 2nd Annual Restoule Community Ribfest and Artisan Fair. Check us out on Facebook at Royal Canadian Legion Br 639 Restoule.

Coming to Conclusions: Christel Chats with Chatgpt.

With Christel Gohlich

So, the wildfires across Canada seem to be on the news constantly – but what I found missing is how it affects our wildlife. So, I had a conversation with ChatGPT and this is what we came up with.

Canada’s Silent Wildfire Crisis: Wildlife at Risk—and Nature’s Keeper Beavers to the Rescue When Australia’s 2019–2020 bushfires scorched the continent, the world grieved. Scorch-marked koalas in rescuers’ arms, injured kangaroos and birds, and the sobering estimate of over 3 billion animals affected captured global attention and emotion.

But in Canada—where vast boreal forests have burned in record-breaking fire seasons— the wildlife toll remains largely invisible.

A Hidden Tragedy, Across Millions of Hectares Between 2023 and 2025, Canada’s wildfires devastated 18 million hectares in 2023 alone— nearly the size of Portugal—with impacts choing from British Columbia to Quebec. Experts estimate that hundreds of thousands of animals likely perished, though precise numbers remain unknown due to the vast, remote nature of most burns. In Canada’s boreal forest lives a staggering diversity:

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• 85 mammal species, including moose, woodland caribou, black and grizzly bears, wolves, lynx, wolverine, and smaller mammals like skunks, foxes, and beavers.

• 300+ bird species, including Canada Jay, rusty blackbird, Canada warbler, and woodpeckers that rely on mature conifer stands.

• 130+ freshwater fish species, such as trout, salmon, lake whitefish, and ciscoes, which depend on clean, oxygen‑rich waters.

• Approximately 32,000 insect species, from bees to butterflies to beetles, crucial to the food web and pollination—notably including species like the half‑moon hairstreak butterfly, whose tiny grassland range was nearly destroyed by a 2017 fire in Waterton Lakes, putting it at risk of local extinction.

More broadly, Canada’s boreal forests host millions of landbirds—estimated at up to 5 billion individual birds across North America— and provide the breeding grounds for 12 million waterbirds annually.

Faces You Know—and Those You Don’t • Moose and Woodland Caribou: Caribou, already at risk from habitat fragmentation, depend on mature lichen-rich forests that are increasingly destroyed by mega-fires.

• Grizzly Bear “222” and Cubs: In Jasper National Park, Grizzly Bear 222 and her two cubs survived by sheltering beside a damp riverside, tracked via GPS and now reportedly healthy— an exception in an otherwise grim wildfire landscape.

• Canada Jay: A friendly winter feeder reliant on

intact conifer canopy.

• Rusty Blackbird, Olive‑sided Flycatcher, Canada Warbler: All boreal‑dependent species in decline, pressured further by habitat loss.

• Half‑Moon Hairstreak Butterfly: A vulnerable grassland species wiped out from nearly half its known habitat by fire, illustrating how smallranged species can vanish in a single blaze.

• Northern Hawk-Owl, pine marten, wetland amphibians: Less-known but vitally important to ecological balance.

The Toll Beyond Ash and Smoke - Dr. Annie Langlois, biologist with the Canadian Wildlife Federation, stated: “We don’t have a precise idea of the number of animals that died, but it’s hundreds of thousands”.

University of British Columbia’s conservation ecologist Karen Hodges added that the real impact unfolds in the decades after the fire, as habitat changes ripple out and affect wildlife recovery.

Matthew Mitchell of UBC’s Centre for Sustainable Food Systems explained: “These fumes have acute or chronic effects on the health of wildlife… young animals are often more susceptible to the effects of smoke…” He noted that even marine mammals such as whales and dolphins suffer when they surface in smoke-affected waters.

Wildfire hydrological impacts—such as ash runoff, sediment loading, and oxygen depletion—threaten aquatic life, affecting freshwater species across watersheds.

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eral experts emphasize that species with small ranges, slow mobility, or breeding cycles aligned with fire season are in particular danger.

As Wilder Institute’s Gráinne McCabe warns, “With a bad fire, we could lose an entire species if they’re only found in one small area.” She cites the half‑moon hairstreak and rare burrowing owls in prairie grasslands as prime examples.

WWF-Canada’s Emily Giles adds: “Threatened species like wolverine require huge territories. If displaced by fire, they face hard competition for new habitat.” She also highlights that overlapping fire seasons with breeding periods can wipe out newborn cohorts—adults may flee, but babies often cannot.

A Glimmer of Hope: Beavers as Natural Fire Breaks In a welcome twist, an unlikely hero emerges: the North American beaver.

Eco‑hydrologist Emily Fairfax (University of Minnesota) coined the term “Smokey the Beaver” after her study showed that beaver ponds and riparian canals keep surrounding vegetation lush and fire-resistant, forming natural refuges that often stop flames in their tracks. As National Geographic reported: “Just about the only thing the East Troublesome Fire didn’t consume was beaver ponds.” These green corridors remained intact and offered shelter to wildlife.

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CONTRIBUTORS IN THIS EDITION

JAMES SHEDDEN

“August is the month when the sun feels warmer on your shoulders, the evenings turn softer, and every breeze carries a whisper that summer won’t last forever.”…..

Wow, the month of August certainly has raced by at the speed of light!

How can that be? Why does January seem like a forever month, twice the length of any other?

We hope that you enjoy our amazing fishing pictures in this edition! If you follow GNA, you know how much we love ‘good news’ and sharing it. After all, that’s what makes us as unique as we are—treasuring the moments that make life here so special.

These late-summer days always feel a little sweeter, don’t they? Maybe it’s knowing the season is slipping gently toward autumn, or maybe it’s the way August seems to wrap us in a slower, golden kind of time. But around here, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy every last drop.

And what a summer it’s been—this recent wild heat wave has been something else! While it’s had us all reaching for the lemonade or a cocktail and shade, or even and extra large slice of watermelon, it’s been wonderful for gardens and vegetation.

I truly hope it also means that the massive mosquito and deerfly population we’ve endured all summer will finally disappear.

The fall fair season is upon us, and with it comes the traditions we grew up with— the silly games, the scent of fresh pies, corn on the cob and candy floss, the familiar faces you haven’t seen since last year’s fair. It begins this weekend in Dunchurch, they are the early birds! It’s that good, down-home kind of fair that feels like stepping back to simpler times they even have a square dance! And then, the area fairs begin! Please take a look at the Community News!

And then there are the ribfests—oh, the ribfests! Come on, who doesn’t just love them? Restoule’s annual Ribfest and Artisan Craft Fair is set for August 23rd, the perfect blend of great food, a fun filled day , and friendly smiles. Then, just a week later on August 30th, comes the unforgettable Kearney Legion Ribfest. If you’ve been before, you already know—it’s worth every bite. Just be sure to pre-book; it sells out faster than summer sunsets fade.

In this edition, check out the amazing ideas in Au Naturel by our writer Deb Bussey—I think I’m going to try a few of these myself! Especially the dryer sheets, the “dry roux,” and those cauliflower mixed chicken nuggets. As a low-carb follower, I am extremely interested in these—who knew? Thanks, Deb! I’m thrilled to welcome back writers Valerie Lamb (Finding Joy) and Christel Gohlich with their columns life gets in the way, but it’s always so wonderful that our amazing writers bring back their wonderful columns to share with you, they make the GNA! And I’m especially thrilled that we have readers writing in to share their stories and ideas with us. That’s truly what community is all about. We’re small-town proud, and we know you won’t find this anywhere else!

By popular demand, the crossword puzzle is back! Honestly, we didn’t realize there was such a loyal following—we’re sorry the last few editions were so packed that it had to be left out. We promise it won’t happen again—your crossword is now a priority!

On a personal note, I’d like to give a special mention to my Dad, Ab Culbert. As some of you know, he has been in the hospital in North Bay for a month and hasn’t been well. He’s just been transferred to Huntsville Hospital so it’s easier for us to visit and keep him company while he works hard to get better. If any friends are interested in visiting, I know he would absolutely love to see you—it can get lonely in the hospital.

We’ve had such a stretch of hot and beautiful weather lately, and it’s hard to believe fall is already showing hints in the air. The Sundridge Sunflower Festival was a huge success—thank you to everyone who made it happen. And if you’re looking for more fall events, check out “Community News” for details. So much happening We’re are excited to introduce our new Classifieds section! We’re running nocharge ads for “Bits and Bites” and items wanted or for sale—so send us a note if you’ve got something to post. Garage/ yard sales are welcome too, and please don’t forget to send us information about craft sales! You are our eyes and ears, we need your input!

Lastly—please, please be careful with your fires. There are so many wildfires happening right now, and I can’t imagine the devastation. Our area is so dry without rain, and all it takes to burn a forest full of beautiful wildlife is a single spark. Please don’t risk it—or the lives of our amazing firefighters. A s’more, a hot dog on a stick—it’s not worth it. Strictly adhere to the fire ratings and use your common sense. Our area will not be nearly as beautiful if it succumbs to a forest fire. Stay safe. Keep it safe.

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MODERN DAY GENOCIDES The American Way

Jim Shedden – GNA It is not uncommon for me to feel disillusioned these days.

However, as I observe what is happening to Americans, especially those in need, I cannot help but wonder what the president's end game is.

He has essentially abolished USAID, significantly cut funding for Veterans Affairs, and reduced Medicaid to a bare shell. As a result, the poorest and neediest Americans are losing access to healthcare, and the veterans who served their country are being neglected to the extreme.

Did you know that over 18 American veterans commit suicide each day? Four months ago, I lost one of my best friends to suicide. H was still an active member of the US military. I am still in disbelief and have not fully processed my feelings. I plan to revisit these troubling statistics in six months to examine how these cuts have impacted the veterans.

Here’s a little trivia: Do you know which Western country lacks universal healthcare? There is only one? The United States of America! How can that be? This nation, which claims to be the leader of the free world and a champion of democracy, clearly does not prioritize the well-being of its people.

Once again, I ask, what is the president’s end

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Now, let’s take a look at Israel. Over the years, I have supported Israel wholeheartedly, partly due to the legacy of the Holocaust. However, do you not think they should show some compassion for the children of Gaza? They are doing what the Nazi’s did. The world is finally starting to speak up. Canada, finally has had the balls to recognize a Palestinian State. This situation can only be described as genocide, and yet America remains silent. The president even suggested that Gaza could make a great resort community.

America is complicit in this genocide, sending $4 billion a year to Israel, mostly in military aid.

One would think they would have something to say about Palestinians being killed. Maybe because of their colour or because of their religion. Guess what? Wasn’t Jesus from around there somewhere?

I have personally been silent on these issues until now. It is time to speak up. If everything goes south—and I have a feeling it will because the Republican party does not have the guts to stand up to Trump for fear of retribution.

I do not want to tell my grandchildren that I stood by in silence while the world went spiraled into chaos.

By the way, my friend who committed suicide a couple of months ago sent me a letter, which I included on Page 3 of the March 1st issue of the GNA. Cyndi said that this was his “goodbye” letter to me. She was right.

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Why You Should Keep a Dream Journal ‘The Dreamweaver’

Each morning, a dream slips through your fingers like fog — soft, strange, and quickly forgotten. But what if you could catch it?

A dream journal is a net for the soul’s nighttime whispers. It doesn’t require fancy binding or perfect grammar — just intention. By writing down your dreams, even fragments, you begin to notice patterns, themes, and hidden feelings.

Over time, your subconscious begins to trust you, revealing more.

You’re not alone in this quiet pursuit. Some of the world’s most remarkable creations floated up from dreams: Paul McCartney heard the melody of Yesterday in a dream — he woke up and played it before it vanished.

Mary Shelley envisioned the story of Fran-

First they came for the Communists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Communist

game? It seems to reflect a Darwinian approach—survival of the fittest, or, in this case, survival of the wealthiest. Are they intentionally trying to eliminate the old and the weak? It appears to be the path. Take from the poor and give to the rich.

kenstein in a nightmare — lightning and all.

Samuel Taylor Coleridge wrote Kubla Khan after dreaming it line by line. (Though someone knocked at the door, and the rest dissolved.)

Dmitri Mendeleev dreamed the arrangement of the periodic table.

James Cameron saw a robot dragging itself from fire — the seed of The Terminator.

Even nightmares hold gold. Dream journaling sharpens memory, fosters creativity, and deepens self-awareness. Keep your journal beside your bed. Upon waking, jot down what you remember — even if it’s just a color, a face, a feeling. Date each entry. Don’t judge. Your dream self doesn’t speak in straight lines.

On the days nothing comes, simply write: No recall today. That too is part of the practice. Like any dialogue, it grows with patience.

This small habit invites wonder. It says: I’m listening. It keeps the door open to magic, messages, and maybe — something the world hasn’t yet seen.

So go ahead. Begin.

If a dream ever leaves you wondering — What did that mean? — you're not alone. Some dreams ache to be deciphered, others just want to be witnessed.

If you'd like to share one, you’re invited to write in. I’ll feature selected dreams in this column, with gentle, symbolic interpretations — always with respect, and anonymity if you prefer.

We can explore them together, like maps drawn in moonlight. Send your dream to: deardreamergna@gmail.com

Then they came for the Socialists And I did not speak out Because I was not a Socialist Then they came for the trade unionists And I did not speak out Because I was not a trade unionist Then they came for the Jews And I did not speak out Because I was not a Jew Then they came for me And there was no one left To speak out for me

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Under Canadian law, refused claimants can be deported —even when they are deeply rooted here.

Moreover, Romana and the family face danger if forced to return. Romana has publicly spoken out against the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including media interviews and activism while she was abroad in Iraq and Georgia when the war began. Critics of Putin and opposition figures inside Russia have faced harsh prison sentences; anti-war activists, journalists, and even artists have been jailed for years under Russia’s “fake news” laws. For example: • Vladimir Kara‑Murza, a prominent Kremlin critic, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for exposing war crimes and dissenting from the official narrative.

• Aleksandra Skochilenko, a Russian artist, received 7 years in prison for replacing

supermarket price tags with anti-war messages.

• Young protester Darya Kozyreva, aged 19, was jailed for nearly three years simply for online criticism of mobilization.

It is likely Romana would face severe incarceration for her dissent. Meanwhile family contact is frequently denied to prisoners, and isolation is standard practice in repressive detention systems (Amnesty International Canada). The Canadian government plans to purchase a plane ticket to return them to Russia – they have been told by their lawyer.

A Chance to Rewrite History The Svechkas were reportedly given faulty legal advice that led them down a refugee route that failed. They now urgently need funding to: • Hire experienced immigration counsel to challenge the removal order by demonstrating the risks the family will face if returned.

• Reapply for residency using alternate legal humanitarian pathway.

• Pause the deportation timeline and allow due process.

Time is short.

Why Leila’s Story Matters This isn’t just a family story—it’s about a child whose identity and future are anchored here.

Canada is where she calls home. Her friends, her school, her volunteer work—even her English skills—are built from sense, belonging, and growth in Parry Sound.

Leila belongs. She has already shown the values Canada celebrates: kindness, determination, resilience, community spirit. If this funding effort succeeds, we aren’t just saving a family—we are securing the promise of what Leila can become: a lifelong contributor rooted in service, connection, and compassion.

What You Can Do—Right Now A RotaryFundMe campaign (https://portal.clubrunner.ca/18704/) has been set up to support the legal and government fees the Svechkas urgently need. Every donation—no matter how modest—will: • Kickstart fundraising for legal support; • Give Leila more time in her school, her church, and her community; • Demonstrate the power of collective action; Your help will be a direct investment in a young life and a community’s future.

Fundraising Appeal Leila deserves a future. Romana and Vlad have already built one here.

They fled a brutal war. They joined us. They gave back. Now, they need our help to stay.

• Donate now at the FundMe that the Rotary Club has set up (https://portal.clubrunner.ca/18704/).

• Share this appeal widely—social media, Rotary networks, friends, schools—so more voices rise up.

• Please include a personal message if you wish—we can relay your moral support as part of the campaign.

Final Thought We have a narrow window. We have a chance.

This fundraiser isn't just about money—it’s about believing in one young person’s future, honoring a family's commitment to others, and choosing community over separation.

Let’s help Leila keep her future in Canada—and show the Svechkas that the community they’ve nurtured is behind them, in every sense.

Letters

Jim Shedden-GNA I just hand a call from Grant Martin’s wife in Burk’s Falls.

She went on to say that Canada Post is no longer lifting up the flags on their mail boxes when there is a mail delivery. How absolutely ridiculous is this? They reach over to put the mail in and yet will not lift the flag so people know that they have mail. This may not seem important to a lot of people.

However, a lot of these folks are seniors and live in rural areas. If your house is down a lane way it is an effort to go down to check your mail. That is the purpose of the flag. I think that it is time that the province or the country look at an alternative to Canada Post.

This is just plain sad. I know that Canada Post employees are pissed. However, you are doing yourselves out of a job. Get your shit together instead of just trying to piss people off. This does not help your cause. In saying this: I publish a calendar every year under James Shedden Photography. We lost over $6,000 last year because of last years postal strike. I cannot recover that. Am I going to promote another calendar this year? I think not. So, Canada Post just lost another client. I am sure that I am going to receive numerous emails and other bull shit from CDA Post people. Bring it on. I will be happy to post your comments.

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From Lilacs to Laughter: Two New Playgrounds Open in Parry Sound

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Like Waubuno, William Street’s new playground is all about safety, inclusion, and connection. Wide spaces make it easy for every child to join in, no matter their ability. The rubber surfacing cushions every fall, and adaptive features make sure no one is left on the sidelines.

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The summer began, as the best ones do, on the trail. In early June, with Charlie and Autumn trotting alongside, I set out on the Waterfront Trail— the path most locals still call the Fitness Trail. The morning sun caught the ripples of Georgian Bay, lilacs were still heavy with bloom, and the air carried that bright green scent of a season just opening its doors.

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BI June – Waubuno Beach Our walk that day paused at Waubuno Beach, where a tall chain-link fence framed something new. Beyond it, fresh green-andwhite structures rose against the lake’s blue—a new inclusive playground nearly ready to open.

Climbers, slides, sensory panels, all set atop a soft rubber surface made for safe landings.

We weren’t the only ones drawn in. A young family rolled up on bicycles, toddler in tow.

They stopped, leaned against the fence, and admired the space. It was still locked, but joy was already in the air.

Inside, I met Tim, the owner of CRCS, knee pads strapped on, working to finish the job.

“We’re hoping to turn this over within a week,” he said, looking out over the new play space.

And he wasn’t just talking about Waubuno— this was the first of five fully inclusive playgrounds planned for Parry Sound this summer.

August – William Street Park Fast forward to early August. This time our walk took us past William Street Park, the second in the revitalization plan. The gates were open, and Charlie and Autumn explored the ramps and platforms as though they’d been

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stations Inclusive by Design Playgrounds like these are more than equipment—they are places where connection happens. In these spaces, differences fade in the rhythm of play. Friendships form between swings. Parents find a rare kind of relief, knowing their children are safe and welcome.

For Parry Sound, these projects are a statement: everyone belongs here. And with two playgrounds already alive with laughter, the summer of play is only just beginning.

Photo Captions: •Charlie and Autumn exploring the new William Street Park playground in August.

•Tim from CRCS putting the finishing touches on Waubuno Beach playground in June.

•A family stops along the Waterfront Trail in June to admire the soon-to-open Waubuno Beach playground.

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Coach's Corner

Debbie Ireland (Photos by Debbie Ireland)

The extremely hot, humid summer is quickly passing by. It's hard to believe August is already upon us. It's definitely been a busy few months for our Almaguin Special Olympic athletes.

On June 13th, a few athletes and coaches visited Foodland in Sundridge to say thank you for their support of Special Olympics. It was Sobey's Campaign Week from June 12-22nd.

Customers were asked to donate $2 at the checkout and Sobey's Inc matched all the donations. 100% of the donations went to Special Olympics. Our athletes and coaches walked through Foodland, thanking staff and customers for all their support. A big thank you to owners Marlene and Brent Harris for allowing us to visit their store and all their generous support!

From running track star Hudson Booth to the Almaguin Softball Team, they all came home with Gold Medals!

The community is beyond proud of how hard they all worked...from all the training beforehand, to participating in extreme heat and humidity the entire time, still determined to give it their all! They made new friends, reunited with past friends and showed true sportsmanship the entire time. Now the waiting game has begun, will Hudson and the baseball team be heading to the Nationals in Medicine Hat, Alberta in 2026...we sure hope so, they definitely deserve to!

Our Jack-of-all-Sports, Hudson Booth, not only came home with 3 Gold Medals, he lead the way at the Opening Ceremonies. As Hudson walked out carrying the North East District sign, a police officer placed a police hat on top of Hudson's head as they paraded into the arena.

What an honour and well-deserved moment for Hudson!!

Hudson has had an amazing year on the track. Following the Provincials, Hudson has the Canadian Track and Field Championships in Ottawa July 30-August 3rd. He will be running the para 100m, 200m, and 400m races. After that he'll be heading to St. John's, Newfoundland for the Canada Summer Games from August 17-25.

There he'll be running the 100m and 400m races.

Obituary Notice

WAY TO GO SLUGGER! ALMAGUIN – BURK’S FALLS - Congratulations to Collins’ Valumart very own Freddie “The Slugger” Campbell on winning gold in softball at the Brantford Special Olympics. Come on in and look for Freddie in the produce to congratulate him, but duck if he starts throwing the oranges around!! Congrats Fred & mates!!

(If you talk really nicely to him, or mention baseball, he might even give you his autograph!)

In Memory Of…

Dianne Mehaffey May 20, 1946 — August 22, 2025 Dianne Mehaffey Suddenly, at Royal Victoria Hospital on Tuesday July 22, 2025.

Dianne Mehaffey was in her 80th year, she leaves behind many friends who will miss her dearly.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the Opatovsky Funeral Home-Dempster Chapel in Burks Falls

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We want to wish all the athletes that celebrate a birthday in July and August... Larry Hollingshead, Sandra Minka , Stefanie Carleton, Lise Covell, Keith Piegan and Lois Aho an extra special day!! A few athletes and coaches visited Larry Hollingshead on his birthday for a BBQ, hosted by Chef Davey Meloy. It was a wonderful time, spent with lovely friends!

The Almaguin Special Olympic Softball Team would like to send out a huge thank you to Huntsville Dodge and Jeremiah Ardiel for having their Jeep Jamboree on July 5th. They wanted to support the baseball team with expenses at the Provincial Games in Brantford. They had a bobbing for ducks game where prizes could be won with all proceeds going to the baseball team.

A whopping $750 was raised for the baseball team, awesome!

The Special Olympic Ontario Provincial Games in Brantford, proved Golden for all Almaguin Special Olympic athletes participating!

Hudson and his family would like to thank those that make all this possible for Hudson. A huge thank you to Hudson's coach, Julie, his personal trainer, Brad, his team of therapists...chiro, massage and osteo and all his family, friends and community supporters. Hudson, we wish you the very best of luck, we know you'll give it your all and not for awards, but to beat your own personal bests!

The Almaguin Special Olympic Softball Team are proudly displaying some new hardware...

Gold Medals! All their hard work during practices the last few months, definitely paid off at the Special Olympic Ontario Provincial Games. They proudly represented the North East District. The extreme heat didn't slow them down, they were determined to bring home the Gold to the community that supports and cheers them on! The team is lucky to have such caring and dedicated coaches. A huge thank you to Jamey Sollman, Fraser Pauley and Chris Joiner for volunteering their time, friendship and patience to these athletes. You all make a difference in their lives. A special shout out to past coach and now behind the scene supporter, Cheryl Atkinson. Cheryl goes above and beyond for the team, from washing their uniforms to all the paperwork, she's always dedicating her time to their needs.We know the community is wishing the team the best of luck, that they'll be heading to the Nationals in 2026!

Another bowling season is right around the corner for the Special Olympic bowlers. The new season starts on Tuesday September 9th at 10am. We hope to see all the bowlers back for another exciting season!

Enjoy the rest of the summer and remember, when you can't be anything else, please be kind...

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A SOUTHERN VIEW

Stephen Lehman

JUST A PETTY CRIME

There is a little public park across the street from our house. It has all the requisite and certified playground equipment in it, as well as a picnic table and lots of shade trees, but for some reason it is not heavily used. It could be because it is on the western edge of town, off the beaten path or it could be because of the rumoured grouchy old man who lives across the street but for what ever reason, it has provided a basically distraction free oasis of solitude for us to gaze upon three times a day as we refresh ourselves at our dining room table.

But, as those of us who have been around for a few years well know, all good things must come to an end. So when a portable outhouse suddenly appeared in the park one day this spring while we were both at work, we knew our peace and quiet was about to be shattered.

Now the children who did sporadically show up to enjoy the Jungle Jim and the swings wouldn't have to rush away after a short stay to relieve themselves at their home facilities. Bummer.

Almost as if the gods had read our thoughts though, and had decided to teach us, or should I say me, a lesson about assuming the worst about things, an evening or two later a few young boys and girls showed up. They were old enough to not need parental supervision but still young enough to enjoy all the play equipment that the park offered. Quickly becoming bored with all the stuff they had used before however, they soon moved on to creating new uses for the outhouse. One of these uses was as a place for one person to stand inside and count down numbers while everyone else ran and hid. Another game looked like a variation on musical chairs with the kids circling it until the music stopped, the winner jumping inside and slamming the door. Still another was something that we had no idea of what they were doing but it was so nice to see young people giggling and laughing while using their brains to create something, instead of just pushing keys on a gameboard, that we didn't care about the boisterousness. The joyful noise signified to us what life is supposed to be all about.

As I have said before though, nature loves a balance and so it wasn't too many days later that the troublemakers arrived. At first glance, one wouldn't have suspected that they would turn out to be juvenile delinquents. To the untrained eye, they just looked like a couple of ten year old or so tousle haired boys. But after a period of time spent trying to whip the swings up and over the steel tube from which they hung so that the little kids couldn't reach them, they soon moved on to repeatedly slamming the outhouse door closed, the amplified echo of it on the empty cubicle resonating throughout the immediate neighbourhood.

Now, in and of itself, this annoying behaviour would be just that - annoying. I mean, I am more than a half century past that kind of raucousness but still have enough functioning brain

cells left to recall episodes of similar mischievousness executed by our gang of neighbourhood ten year olds. But when the boys began pulling yards of toilet paper out of the structure and mashing it up into a ball before lighting it on fire, well, that was where the observance of harmless play ended and the time for adult interference began.

Grabbing my wife's small tablet, I quietly started to cross the street towards the outhouse. The boys weren't seeing me because of course they were hiding behind it so as not to be seen. Holding the tablet up as I stepped into their view, I just said " Hey boys" and then nonchalantly asked them what they were up to while facing the tablet in their direction. I had no idea how to work the darn thing but they didn't know that. I wish I did know how though because the look of guilt on their faces when they realized that they'd just been busted would have been worth a thousand laughs at our next dinner party.

Oh Natur-Al-Eh! Part 8

Deborah Bussey

Holy guacamole! Our weather has been hot hot hot! I don’t know about you but I have focused on indoor chores in the comfort of my A/C, now that it is working!

I’ve noticed this weather has brought out the good, the bad and the ugly as well.

Some deal with it better than others. Having said that....I try to stay out of mischief as much as possible, oh who am I kidding LOL! I do however research various home remedies and resources when I have idle time. What’s that?

I came across a number of very useful recipes to share with you, you may recognize some of them.

I have a few food related and a few cleaning solutions below.

Lemonade: Wash two lemons well. Squeeze into a large mason jar or pitcher. Add, honey, sugar or stevia (whatever your preference to sweeten) to taste and enough water to fill the vessel.

Mix really well and refrigerate. It’s better if it sits for a bit.

To their credit, the two of them didn't just bolt and run, trying instead to quickly conjure up a plausible explanation for their actions. I just nodded my head in agreement but suggested that they might not want to be doing that anymore. They promised that they wouldn't while, by this point, quietly walking away. And now, three or four weeks later, I haven't, as the old timers used to say, seen hide nor hair of them since.

I've recounted the story a number of times however, emphasizing the part of how I was just bluffing about recording their inappropriate actions. Everybody gets a chuckle out of that, oftentimes prompting a recollection of their own about the sometimes seeming lack of common sense displayed by the criminal mind.

Senseless acts like the drug dealer who races down the highway at a radar busting rate of speed with a carful of fentanyl. Or the recent home invaders in Hillside who apparently didn't really have an escape plan laid out for after completing the job and were thus apprehended by the time they got to Severn Bridge. Or my favourite - the four insurrectionists in Quebec who thought they were going to occupy, by force, a section of land in the province. Did they really think that, even if they did somehow gain control of it, no one would notice or maybe even raise an objection?

Over the last couple of issues of GNA, Deborah Bussey has written well thought out and reasoned articles about crime in the country.

There are so many facets as to why it happens and the outcomes it can produce and her articles covered many, many aspects of it.

As I was reading them, I thought it was kind of timely on a personal level, considering the recent interaction that I had just had in our local parkette. Were these two boys going to have their pictures hanging, so to speak, in the Post Office a few years from now? Was I going to find revenge graffiti painted all over my thirty year old truck one morning? Was I going to trip over the porta-potty as it lay on its side on our front lawn, having been quietly dragged across the street in the dark of night? Was I starting to think like a criminal, envisioning all of these possibilities? Oh dear. Must be the heat.

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LIFE IS ALL ABOUT THE FRIENDS YOU KEEP! PARRY SOUND: Photographer and avid sportswoman Meg Wallace of Georgian Bay Boudoir knows all about how to shoot you as your very best self and instill confidence. But, did you know how much she loves natures and is an avid kayaker in almost all weather! White water canoeing is a love of hers and this picture says a thousand words. Meg says, ‘Y'all know I love white water canoeing, right?! We'll, it's often me and a bunch of men midweek, LOL (because they're all retired). I call these guys, my weekday posse. And they range in age from 61 to 82!’

Well Meg, by the looks of things and how youthful everyone looks, this might just be the fountain of youth! Afterall, as you well know, a picture says a thousand words! Check Meg out, at www. georgianbayboudoir.com, she specializes in personal branding photos for businesses and entrepreneurs.

Iced Tea: My personal favourite is Mint tea but you can make any tea that you like and turn it into an iced tea beverage. I do not add sugar to mine but feel free to make it to suit your taste.

I boil my water and pour over one or two tea bags and cover to keep all the steam within the pot for at least 15 minutes. Pour into a large pitcher or mason jar and once cooled down place in the refrigerator for a couple of hours.

You can add a slice of lemon, lime or a few sprigs of mint to the glass when serving over ice.

Options: Mint, Hibiscus, Chai, Earl Grey, Blueberry, Apple and Cinnamon , Seven Treasures..... the choices are endless and all very refreshing.

Baking Soda: (DYI) Add to a pint jar the following; 1 cup Cream of Tartar ½ cup Baking Soda ¼ cup Corn Starch Shake it up good and shake before each use!

Dry Roux: (gravy mix) 2 cups all-purpose flour Spread evenly on a baking sheet Place in 400 degree oven and stir every 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown....until it reaches the colour of peanut butter.

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Anglican Church of Canada St. Thomas Anglican Church

RR 3 (705) 732-2564 Trinity Anglican Church 6 Church Street Parry Sound, Ontario (705) 746-5221 Anglican Parish of the Good Shepherd Emsdale, Ontario P0A 1J0 (705) 636-7038 Baptist Fellowship Baptist Church 138 William Street Parry Sound, Ontario (705) 746-5154 First Baptist Church 1 McMurray Parry Sound, Ontario (705) 746-5345

Community Churches

Birchdale Community Church Birchdale Road Emsdale, Ontario P0A 1J0 (705) 636-0140 Chetwynd Community Church RR2 Burk's Falls Burk's Falls, Ontario P0A 1C0 (705) 382-5463

Congregational Christian

First Muskoka Congregational Christian Church Hwy 169 Port Carling, Ontario (705) 765-7180 Living Water Christian Church Muskoka Port Carling, Ontario (705) 765-6360

Jehovah's Witnesses

Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall Nobel Road Parry Sound, Ontario (705) 746-9142

Mennonite

Otter Lake Mennonite Church RR 2 (Rankin Lake Road) Otter Lake, Ontario (705) 378-4960

Non-Denominational

Georgian Bay Community Church 74 Church Street Parry Sound, Ontario (705) 746-9554

Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada

New Life Fellowship 455 Nigh Mactier, Ontario

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Once done, cool and store in a mason jar.

Makes the best gravy!!!!

Chicken Nuggets: (kids love this....oh and some adults too) 1 cup cooked rice (cauliflower if you are low carbing it) 1 chicken breast cut into cubes Place rice and chicken in a blender or food processor and blend well.

Transfer to a large bowl and add the following; 1 egg 1 tsp salt & pepper 1 tsp garlic 2 TBSP flour 2 TBSP Milk Mix well and shape into small rectangles or any shape you prefer.

You can either fry on the stove with oil or use an air fryer.

If frying on the stove make sure you oil is hot (med/high) before adding your shaped nuggets.

Cook until golden brown (5 to 7 minutes), flip and repeat.

If using an air fryer follow the directions. Mine says 20 minutes at 375.

Time may vary depending on the make of your air fryer.

Non-Toxic DIY Fabric Softner Sheets: Cut up an old T-shirt or bed sheet (white preferably) into squares or rectangles that will fit nicely into an airtight container. Dollar Store has a number of options.

Fill your container with the cloths.

Mix together; ½ cup white vinegar ¼ cup water 10-15 drops of essential oil (lemon, lavender, peppermint) You can use any essential oil that you like.

Pour over the cloths and let sit overnight.

Wring out before use. You can use one or two per dryer load. Once the cycle is done you can return the cloth to the mixture. I would place at the bottom. Or you can store them in a separate container for future use.

DIY Laundry Scented Beads substitute: 2 cups Epson Salts 1 TBSP Baking Soda 20 drops of essential oil (Lemon, Lavender, Peppermint) Again you can use any essential oils you prefer.

Stir all the ingredients really well and let set for 24 hours in an airtight container.

To use; add 1 to 2 TBSP in your water before adding your laundry.

Note: stir or shake well before each use. You can add more drops of essential oil if you like as well.

Dishwasher Rinse Aid: (Jet Dry copy cat) 3 cups White vinegar ¼ cup citric acid (found in canning section of most stores) 30-40 drops lemon essential oil Mix really well and put in a 32 oz bottle.

Always shake well before using.

Note: This is septic tank safe!

Well that should keep all of you out of mischief for a wee bit!

Please feel free to share any of your home remedies with me. I will test them out and put them in a future Oh-Natur-Al-Eh article!

Send to: dbussey.greatnortharrow@hotmail. com Until next time, stay in the shade and well hydrated....with Lemonade or Iced Tea!!!!

Presbyterian

Saint Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 58 Seguin Street Parry Sound, Ontario (705) 746-9612 Knox Presbyterian Church Sparks Magnetawan, Ontario P0A 1P0 (705) 387-4882 Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church Burk'sFalls, Ontario P0A 1C0 (705) 382-2032

Roman Catholic

St James The Great Parish Hall

609 Nigh (705) 375-2455

St. Peter's Church 52 Church Street Parry Sound (705) 746-5181 Holy Spirit Church 5 C8 Burk's Falls (705) 382-0306 Saint Patrick's Catholic Church Kearney Emsdale, Ontario (705) 636-5334

Salvation Army

Salvation Army-Rainbow Country Church 61-A Gibson Street Parry Sound, Ontario (705) 746-5391

Seventh Day Adventist

Seventh.Day Adventist Church McDougall Road Parry Sound, Ontario (705) 746-8603

United Church of Canada

Mactier Foot’s Bay United Church 23 Muskoka Road (705) 375-2662 Nobel Ebenezer United Church 145 Hammel Avenue Nobel, Ontario (705) 342-1993 Otter Lake United Church Rankin Lake Road Otter Lake (705) 378-4991 St James Centennial United Church 24 Mary Parry Sound, Ontario (705) 746-8553 United Church McKellar Hall 6 Mary (705) 389-1365 Wasauksing United Church 1117 Geemadin (705) 746-8940

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SPECIAL BIRTHDAY WISHES GOING OUT TO BOB MILLAR FROM KATRINE! Bob celebrated his 80th birthday August 3rd, the big bash was held July 27th at the Katrine Community Centre and celebrated with family and friends.

Bob, keep that youthful outlook on life and enjoy every minute!

Sending warm and wonderful Birthday wishes to Justin Robinson of Burk’s Falls, he celebrated his birthday, Aug 2nd. Happy Birthday Justin!

FROM THE VILLAGE OF BURK’S FALLS - Let’s Ditch the Paper! Go Green with E-Billing in Burk’s Falls. It’s time to make the switch!

Help Burk’s Falls reduce waste, cut costs, and move toward a cleaner future by signing up for e-billing today. It’s fast, simple, and saves more than just paper—it helps your community and the planet. Stop waiting on the mail—get your utility and property tax bills delivered straight to your inbox. Every signup makes a difference. Why wait? Sign up now or get more info: Candy – Finance Clerk 705-3823138 ext. 225 - admin@burksfalls.ca - Let’s work together to build a greener, smarter Burk’s Falls—one email at a time!

Property Tax Bills – Mailed the Week of August 18th- Keep an eye on your mailbox! Property tax bills for the Village of Burk’s Falls will be sent out the week of August 18th, with payment due by September 30th. - If you have any questions or concerns about your bill, we’re here to help: Tammy – Treasurertreasurer@burksfalls.ca | 705-382-3138 ext. 227Candy – Finance Clerk - admin@burksfalls.ca | 705-382-3138 ext. 225 -Thank you for your attention and cooperation!

AUGUST 15TH - GREENS LIQUIDATORS - Will have FREE Friday the 15th. It will be everything I've got to give away properly be at least 5 tables big, and everything I possible can fit around it to get rid of! - Only at GREEN'S LIQUIDATORS. Bringing you Free FRIDAY. our apologies of the 8th it was just too HOT! AUGUST 17TH- For those interested in local land conservation, the Magnetawan Watershed Land Trust will be hosting a Meet & Greet to share the latest news about the Girl Guide camp and other local properties that the trust is working to protect.

Join your fellow Doe Lakers and land trust board members this coming Sunday (Aug 17) from 10:30 - 11:30am for coffee and snacks on Doe Lake. There is access by boat as well as parking for those driving. Feel free to extend the invitation to anyone you think would like to know more about conservation and the work of the land trust. Please RSVP by commenting or messaging me privately for location details and directions. Thanks so much, hope to see you Sunday.

AUGUST 21ST AND AUGUST 28TH- August Dates for Service Ontario on the Go - Join us on the following dates for in-person services at The Armour, Ryerson, and Burk's Falls Memorial Arena: Thursday, August 21st | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM - Thursday, August 28th | 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM AUGUST 28TH-, 6:30 pm. Genesa Crystal Workshop at the Owl and the Moon -Assemble a a Genesa Crystal of your own withJacqui Tracy. $65 includes all materials.

AUGUST 29TH – 8PM- Riverbowl is very excited to bring The Village of Burk's Falls a night of laughter & comedy. Stand up comedians Dylan Gott and Alex Wood will be here to put on a great show for everyone. From Just for Laughs and the NB / CBC to RIVERBOWLCOMEDY NIGHT -8PM - AT THE RIVERBOWL! DYLAN GOTT - ALEX WOOD - $20- FOR TICKET INFO:bigfunnycomedy316@gmail.com AUGUST 30TH - August 30th 8am - 12pm 140 Syples Street - Everything’s $1 unless otherwise priced AUG 30TH, AUGUST 31ST, SEPT. 1ST - ARMOUR, RYERSON, BURKS FALLS -AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FALL FAIR - New Fair Books available at the Municipal Offices (Armour, Ryerson & Burks Falls) Vendors Wanted - Volunteers Needed for the Fair - High School students A great way to earn your hours for Community Service. –Please Call 705-382-2899 or 705382-2022 jta_aea@bell.net or larry.robert@sympatico. ca AUGUST 30TH- BURK’S FALLS - TRUE NORTH EXT'EME COWBOY ONTARIO NORTHERN RACE SERIES AT ARBF FALL FAIR - • YOUNG GUNS • YOUTH • IN HAND • NOVICE YOUTH • NOVICE • GREEN HORSE • TRAIL BLAZERS WALK JOG • INTERMEDIATE • NONPRO • RIDE SMART • PRO • OPEN - COME TRY EXTREME COWBOY! YEAR END AWARDS EXCA POINTS OPPORTUNITIES - Membership through EXCA - Contact us today: truenorthextreme@outlook.com AUGUST 30TH, AUGUST 31ST AND SEPTEMBER 1ST – BURK’S FALLS HORSE SHOW AND EXTREME COWBOY . EXTREME COWBOY - Saturday August 30, 2025 - ACEQ AND EXCA POINT - Starts at 9 am. - WESTERN GAMES - Sunday August 31, 2025 - Start 10 am - Sand Ring - ENGLISH - Sunday August 31, 2025 - Start 8:30 am - Grass Ring - WESTERN PERFORMANCE - Monday September 1 ,2025 - Start 8:30 am - FOOD ONSITE - CAMPING AVAILABLE AUGUST 30th We’re shutting down Main Street for the soft launch of a brand new yearly tradition: Burk’s Falls BikeFest - Main Street, Burk’s Falls — closed to traffic, open for fun! Contact: colter@thefallenriders.com 289-830-2765 Whether you are looking for a quiet weekend getaway or a family vacation, Duck Rock Resort offers peace and tranquility of a remote cabin setting and all the conveniences of a small town. A relaxing stay at Duck Rock Resort will give you wonderful memories of your wilderness escape. Relax in one of our lakefront cabins nestled on the shore of Whitestone Lake.

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Dan Rather Subject Line: Burk’s Falls BikeFest SEPTEMBER 1ST - Call For Vendors - Are You looking to showcase your product or services at the Fall Fair! 220 Cantre Street Burk’s Falls, Space is approximately 10x10 - $30 Please contact us: Armour Ryerson Burk’s Falls Agricultural Society SEPTEMBER 11th - 6:30 pm.at the Owl and the Moon- Monthly Healing Circle with Jaqui Tracy $15/person. Register at ravenwood.retreat@ gmail.com SEPTEMBER 18TH- 6:30 pm. Owl and the Moon -Medicinal Plant Workshop with Certified Herbalist Liliane Lukacs $25. Register atinfo@wellnessbylily.com.

SEPTEMBER 21ST- , 1 pm. Owl and the Moon, Dharma Breath Workshop Dharma BreathTM with Jacqui Tracy -$50. Register at ravenwood.retreat@gmail.com.

SEPTEMBER 23RD- 1:00 pm. Owl and the Moon -Meditation Mala Workshop & Mantra Meditation, Meditation Guide with Pam T. Hayes make and take home your own personal Bead Mala $25. Register by email at pamtremblay55@ gmail.com or call (705) 477-5495.

SEPTEMBER 25TH-, 6:30 pm. Owl and the Moon Circle of Life Workshop & Meditation by Jacqui Tracy is a reflective evening based on the teachings of cultural anthropologist Angeles Arrien.

Bring a yoga mat & blanket if you prefer floor seating. $15. Register at ravenwood.retreat Friends Forever Childcare Centre LAND OF LAKES BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL - Fully Licensed childcare, CWELLC and subsidized funding available 92 Ontario St, Burk's Falls, ON POA ICO For more Info: mross@friendsforeverchilcare. ca – www. Friends forever.ca NOVEMBER 22ND - Armour’s Gala – An Elegant Evening for a Great Cause. Mark your calendars for a night of celebration and community support! Saturday, November 22, 2025 - Formal Attire - This event is a fundraiser in support of our 2026 Armour Rec Kids Programs and the Dolly Parton Reading Program. - We look forward to seeing you there for an evening of great food, entertainment, and community spirit.

The gala will be held at the Katrine Community Centre. Ticket Pricing: Pre-Sale: $65 (Available July 28–31), Regular: $80 (August 1 – October 1) Tickets available at armourtownship.ca or https://form.jotform.com/252044380855255 BURK’S FALLS SHELL HAS NEW HOURS TO BETTER SERVE YOU, MON-SAT - 7AM-8PM SUNDAY - 8AM-8PM NEW HOURS FOR PORT CARMENT MARINA Port Carmen - New Hours Alert! We're updating our hours to serve you better! Starting this week, here's when you'll find us: - Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Whether you’re dropping by for your favorites or just saying hello, we can’t wait to see you during our new hours. Thanks for your continued support!

WHY NOT TAKE A LITTLE BACKROAD TRIP TO BRAMBLEWOOD!!! Nestled in a cozy corner of the Almaguin Highlands you will find Bramblewood Gifts & Gallery. The store is largely centered around the artwork of Angie Evans, the owner, but as the name implies you will find a carefully curated collection of gifts from across Canada. Pewter from the east, and jewellery from the west. Not to mention the sweet taste of Ontario Jams and preserves. Open Thurs.

– Sat. 11-4 at 905 Garage Rd. Burks Falls 226332-1426 Is your pooch in need of a spa day? The Grooming Barn in Burk’s Falls is open for business! This Mother – Daughter team with years of experience and lots of love are ready to help you! They are located in the Riverbowl Plaza at 322 Ontario Street. Their philosophy is simple: every dog deserves their own “spa” day—regardless of size. They’re ready to pamper pups using certified grooming techniques and personalized care protocols. Not only do they send dogs home looking and feeling their best, but they also help identify any underlying concerns that owners might not have noticed.

TRI COMMUNAL LANDFILL & RECYCLING CENTRE ANNOUNCES THE ‘VACATION RENTAL KIT’ - 141 Chetwynd Road, Burks Falls Ontario A great alternative to managing landfill passes at vacation rental properties. - The "Vacation Rental Kit" contains everything a renter needs in order to manage their garbage and recycling.

Kits can be purchased for $5 or 10 kits for $45.

Included: Landfill pass allowing one free bag for the renter ($3) • Brochure Of Township's sorting requirements which may vary from the program at home. 1 clear plastic bag for household garbage • 1 blue plastic bag for recyclable containers • 1 large paper bag for recycling paper, cardboard & boxboard • A map showing the location Of the Landfill & Recycling Centre • Information on campfires and locations of fire rating signs . Available for purchase at the Armour Township Municipal Office (56 Ontario Street), located beside the Ontario Provincial Police Detachment. Leave a rental kit for each renter or by multiple kits and save yourself the trip. No more emailing for cards and coming to pick up. Purchase kits and put them in as needed. For more information of the Vacation Rental Kit or to order large quantities, please contact the Waste Management Administrator at the Armour Township Municipal Office. 705-3823332 or landfill@armourtownship.ca 2nd Annual BUY A MEAL... GIVE A MEAL!!!

CURB YOUR APPETITE! IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LAND OF LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL., HELPING TUMMIES ONE TICKET AT A 100% OF PROCEEDS FROM EVERY TICKET SOLD

Open7 Days a week-8am-7pm 2093 Hwy 124, Dunchurch, ON P0A 1G0 FUEL, ICE CREAM, GROCERIES, BAIT, BOAT RENTALS, CABINS

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SUPPORTS THE KIDS FOOD PROGRAM AT LAND or LAKES PUBLIC SCHOOL. TICKETS ARE ONLY S5.00. DRAW DATE: AUGUST 31ST WINNING PRIZE: ONE BLUETOOTH WIRELESS PARTY SPEAKER ($150.00. VALUE BURK’S FALLS TOWN CINEMA – NEW HOURS! Burk's Falls Old Towne Cinema – New Hours of Operation. Come enjoy your favourite films in a cozy, local setting right in the heart of the village. Bring your family, invite your friends, and experience the magic of the movies once again. 2025 Movie Times: Thursday to Saturday: 7:00 PM - Sunday & Wednesday: 2:00 PM matinees Whether you're catching a weekend blockbuster or enjoying a midweek matinee, there's something for everyone at the Old Towne Cinema.

We’ll see you at the movies!

The King Charles lll Coronation Medal Ceremony, honouring Betty Caldwell and Lorne Main, it was a wonderful day , thank you to MPP Graydon Smith for his wonderful presentation. thank you , the Village of Burk’s Falls for allowing the ceremony to commence at the Stan Darling Park. Thank you to The Young at Hearts Senior center for hosting the refreshments.

WEDNESDAY NIGHTS -7PM-9:30PM- WEDNESDAY NIGHT RAMBLE AT THE RIVERBOWL! WITH THE SEAN COTTON TRIO AND GUESTS! - SPECIAL SUMMER SEASON– NO COVER CHARGE! TIP JAR ENCOURAGED! AUGUST 20TH, 27TH- WEDNESDAY NIGHTS -7PM-9:30PM- THE WEDNESDAY NIGHT RAMBLE AT THE RIVERBOWL! WITH THE SEAN COTTON TRIO AND GUESTS! - SPECIAL SUMMER SEASON!!!! NO COVER CHARGE! TIP JAR ENCOURAGED POP CAN FUNDRAISER! We are collecting cans for the Burk's Falls Community Dog Park!

We're looking to raise funds to provide proper fencing and gates, a structure for shade, seating, and hopefully some fun things for the dogs to play with (think tractor tires, small jumps, or a wooden play structure). Drop off anytime at: 180 Queen St, Burk's Falls A reminder from The Village of Burk’s Falls Keep Them Safe: The Importance of Dog Tags - Your dog is more than a pet — they’re family.

One of the simplest and most effective ways to protect them is by ensuring they wear a current Village of Burk’s Falls dog tag. Dog tags help us quickly identify lost pets and reunite them with their families. If your dog ever goes missing, a tag means we can contact you right away and get your furry friend home safely. Having your pet registered also allows the Village to provide support when it's needed most. Whether it’s identifying the owner of a found dog or responding to a call in the community, having your pet properly tagged allows us to provide the necessary support and ensure a quicker reunion.

Let’s work together to keep our four-legged family members safe and sound. If your dog doesn’t have a tag yet, please contact the Village Office to get one today.

SUMMER PUBLIC SKATING! Armour, Ryerson, and Burk's Falls Memorial Arena - Need to Cool Off This Summer! Free Public Skating Sunday June 30th — 1 pm to 3 pm SUMMER PUBLIC SKATING - Every Friday - 7 to 9 pm - Every Sunday - 1 to 3 pm - Admission -$3.50 for adults for children Family $10.00 Last Day of Summer Skating is - Friday August 30th, 2024 - Facility and Ice Rental Information: - Call - 705-382-3811 THE ALMAGUIN DONATION STORE INVITES YOU TO STOP IN AND SEE THEM! Jane says, ‘ we are we are now open 6 days a week for the summer months!’ Our HOURS are Monday to Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are ONLY taking DONATIONS from Monday to Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Come down to the store and meet my new volunteers Jessica, Melanie, and Ryley. See you there’ Scoop-A-Licious is so proud to announce our second location, that's right 2 locations.

Now you can visit us at Camp Katrindo as well as our Burk’s Falls location! As always stay tuned for new flavours and creations exclusive to Katrine location only.

Scoop-A-Licious , 266 Doe Lake Rd , Katrine, On Scoop-A-Licious - 93 Ontario St - Burks Falls, On The Owl & The Moon IS OPEN! Women's Holistic Health Hub on the main street in Burk’s Falls is another wonderful addition! Fantastic selection of fresh smoothies! Our new hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday to Saturday- please stop in and check them out!

THE PUB IN BURK’S FALLS IS SERVING BREAKFAST TWICE A WEEK! Breakfast 8:OOam -11:OOam Every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Delicious food, friendly atmosphere and a great place to drop in!

Burk’s Falls Café –will now be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays going forward. We truly enjoy operating the café and serving our patrons, but also acknowledge the importance of spending time together and prioritizing our own well-being, equally vital to running our business. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to continuing to serve you.

We are OPEN, SUNDAY, MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY! See you soon!

Burk’ s Falls Smokehouse hours! New Hours Alert! Don’t wait for the weekend — we’re now OPEN Wednesday - Sunday {11AM-7PM} Swing by early and get your BBQ fix before the crowds roll in. 170 Ryerson Centre Rd - Pre-Order @705-783-9095 - See you on the patio!!

SAVOUR THIS COFFEE CAFÉ IS OPEN!!

Small towns & proud ... connecting communities

HOURS - MONDAY CLOSED - TUESDAY 7:30 3:30 - WEDNESDAY 7:30 - 3:30- THURSDAY 7:30 - 3:30 - FRIDAY - 7:30 - 3:30 - SATURDAY 7:30 - 3:30 - SUNDAY 7:30 - 3:30 . STOP IN FOR A DELICIOUS BREAKFAST SANDWICH, BAGELS, SANDWICHES, SOUPS, LATTES, ESPRESSO, TEAS AND BOBBA TEA! KATRINE COMMUNITY CENTRE – FITNESS CLASSES - Fitness Classes Are On – Join Us Outdoors When the Weather’s Fine! There’s no better time to get moving—before the bugs arrive and while the sun’s still shining! We're seeing new faces every day, so come join the fun, meet your neighbours, and feel amazing! Schedule: Monday Morning• Total Body: 9:00–9:45 AM• Total Body Stretch: 9:50–10:35 AM Monday Evening • Total Body: 6:00–6:45 PM • Total Body Stretch: 6:50–7:35 PM Wednesday Morning • Total Body: 9:00–9:45 AM • Total Body Stretch: 9:50–10:35 AM Wednesday Evening • Total Body: 5:30–6:15 PM Drop-in: $15 per class- Monthly unlimited pass: $50Register online at: www.armourtownship.ca or scan the QR code on the flyer!

Whether you're looking to build strength, stretch it out, or just enjoy moving in a positive, supportive environment—we've got a class for you! Come for the fitness, stay for the fun!

Guess who's back...it's your favorite Ice Cream shop ready to serve up some tasty Kawartha treats. Come on in take a look at our new menu creations, new decor that will blow your mind. We are thrilled to be back for our 2nd season, can't wait to show everyone our new ideas coming this summer. Open 7 days a week from 12pm-7pm .- 93 Ontario Street.

705-388-2476 ALMAGUIN THRIFT STORE SUMMER HOURS! Just a reminder from Jane, that the Almaguin-donation Thrift Store will be open Tuesday to Saturday 10 till 4 and taking donations Tuesday to Friday 10 till 2. Drop in and meet our new volunteer Melanie she is a wonderful lady you will just love her.

ARE YOU CRAVING A SWEET TREAT? Be sure to step back into nostalgia and satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to The Village Sweets ! 195 Ontario Street. Say hello to Kathy, and check out her amazing variety of treats! She even has a sugar free section for those of us trying to get into a bathing suit this summer!

ALMAGUIN MARINE & POWERSPORTS IS OPEN! ! We’re excited to announce Almaguin Marine & Powersports, your one-stop shop for boats, bait & tackle, powersports, lawn & garden care, and more. Whether you're hitting the water, the trails, or your backyard, we’ve got you covered! At AMP, we are dedicated to exceptional service, competitive rates, and a customer-first approach. Boat Services – Pickup & delivery, summer prep, winterization, indoor & outdoor storage, Small Engine Repairs – ATVs, Sea-Doos, motorcycles, lawn & garden equipment, water toys & more., Showroom & Parts – Accessories, bait & tackle, and unique cottage essentials. Fast Part Sourcing – Immediate access to parts from suppliers when available.

Opening Spring 2025 in Burk’s Falls!

Almaguin Special Olympic Bowling is looking for volunteers to help out starting for the next bowling season in September 2025 at Riverbowl in Burk's Falls. It's approximately 3 hours every second Tuesday, from 10AM-1PM, during the months September through to May 1st, 2026. There's no greater feeling then being involved with Special Olympians. For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Cheryl Atkinson ( Community Coordinator) at almaguin@specialolympicsontario.ca ....you won't regret it Agilec BF - Although we’ve been a little quiet on social media, we’ve been incredibly busy making some big changes to our office! - From renovations, new furniture, new programs and growing our team. We have so much more to offer! - Call and inquire with us anytime from Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm to find out how we can support you & your employment goals!

ALMAGUIN ADULT LEARNING CENTRE - Remember to reach out if you are interested in learning more about us, we have centres in Powassan, South River, and Burk's Falls and we are here to help so CONTACT US today! Sign up for our free classes, we can help it all make sense! 705-386-0764. Visit us at one of our locations, South River, 705-386-0764, 324 Hwy, 124. Burk’s Falls 705- 499-7773, 108 Ontario St. and Powassan 705-499-7217 . Groovy Movement for Older Adults is BACK, baby! Shake off the midweek slump and join me every Wednesday at 9:30 AM upstairs at the Burk's Falls Arena for a fun, feel-good movement class designed to get you grooving, stretching, and smiling! No registration, no stress – just drop in and move! Bring a water bottle and wear your comfiest clothes & shoes.

A yoga mat is welcome but totally optional!

Let’s move, laugh, and feel amazing together— see you on the dance floor tomorrow! Www. YogaArtMusic.c= ARBF LANDFILL HOURS SUMMER (until August 31st): Thursday - Monday Open 10am - 5pm / Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays WINTER (September 1st - April 30th): Thursday - Monday Open 11am - 5pm / Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays CLOSED ON HOLIDAYS: New Years Day, Family Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day -705-382-3332 Ext. 112 landfil@armourtownship.ca A reminder from the village of Burk’s Falls - Garbage tags are only for curbside pick-up and will not be accepted at the Landfill. Ensure that you use the new tags for all curbside garbage collection beginning in January. 2025 garbage tags are available for pick-up at the Village Office.

Stand Up! A FREE twice per week for 12 weeks Falls prevention program for older adults - Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10 am Beginning April 1st, 2025 at Burk's Falls Arena Hall (upstairs) .

Register with Instructor Corinne Penstone @ 416-859-6953 or email CorinneAlicelnWonderland@gmail.com (LIMITED spaces AVAILABLE) FUN IN DANCE! The Space Upstairs- Wed. Thurs. and Saturday in 2025- For kids who love

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Burk’s Falls Continued Next Page to move, dance, sing and pretend, Dance Basics is a great gift idea! With creativity and physicality, a high priority, students will gain body awareness, fine and gross motor skills, turn taking and sharing, and some basic musical knowledge while having fun. NEW! Low-Ratio Class for 3-6 year old's "Pre-school Dance Basics" Wednesdays - 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. or regular class size on Saturdays - 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. "Junior" Dance Basics (4-7 years old) Wednesdays - 4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Town of Kearney, Ontario is also hosting our classes on Thursdays! Check out their website! This class will focus on creativity, physicality, body awareness, working with others in small groups, and developing some basic dance skills. Students will gain confidence and see the benefits of working towards a goal.

While encouraging listening skills, students will also be encouraged to share their own ideas when appropriate, to make their own dance ideas come to life. https://www.jillianpeever. com/classes TUESDAYS - Katrine Community CentreSquare Dancing every Tuesday at 7pm, $5 at the door.

THURSDAY NIGHTS 7PM- at the Katrine Community Centre – INDOOR CORNHOLE. $15 DROP IN FEE OR $120 FOR THE WHOLE SEASON! Feb 6th- April 24th. More info: www. armourtwosnhip.ca Katrine Community Centre is asking if anyone happens to have any hand weights kicking around and you are looking to find them a new home, they would love to have them. They are trying to keep their costs down for their fitness classes.

KATRINE UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP IS OPEN and is well stocked with all of you end of summer needs! … and even this weather! Lots of clothing, small appliances and treasures!

Donations are now being accepted for fall clothing and housewares. We appreciate our community and thank you for all that you do to help! Proceeds to the Katrine United Church!

Thankyou everyone for your ongoing support!

KATRINE Leisure Club has Bid Euchre every Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 - 4ish followed by a light snack. PLEASE VISIT www.armourtownship.ca Fundraiser for Armour Rec 2025 kids programs and our Dolly Pardon Reading Program.

Square dancing is held on Tuesday evenings at 7pm downstairs. Couples dancing will follow at 9pm. Come drop in Tuesdays at 7pm at the Katrine Community Centre.

BURK’S FALLS ARMY CADETS ARE RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS! Do you have a child that is 12-18 that is looking to join in? This program is 100 % free and a great opportunity to learn new skills.

MEALS ON WHEELS - FROZEN MEAL DELIVERY! MEALS ARE $7.00 & CONSIST OF MAIN COURSE & DESSERT "DELIVERED EVERY MONDAY - ELIGIBLE PERSONS INCLUDE: - SENIORS 65+ -THOSE WHO ARE TERMINALLY/CHRONICALLY ILL - THOSE WITH A DEVELOPMENT DISABILITY - THOSE RECENTLY DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL (I.E. POST SURGERY) - EAST PARRY SOUND Support Services - FOR MORE INFO & TO ORDER - CONTACT CSS @ 705-724-6028 - WANTED VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER HOT MEALS IN THE BURK'S FALLS & SURROUNDING AREAS- LOOKING FOR A RESPONSIBLE & CARING INDIVIDUAL WITH THEIR OWN VEHICLE TO DELIVER MEALS 1-3 TIMES PER WEEK (MON-WED-FRI) VULNERABLE SECTOR CHECK IS REQUIRED MILEAGE REIMBRUSEMENT IS PROVIDED- MUST BE IN AREA DURING WINTER MONTHS. CONTACT THE CSS OFFICE: 705-7246028 or FOR AN APPLICATION ALWAYS UNIQUE FINDS! Check out Green’s Liquidators! Monday, Thursday, Friday. 11am 5pm and Saturday 11am -3pm THE BURK’S FALLS CAFÉ –WE are OPEN 9-3pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.

9-3pm Saturday & Sunday 9am-2pm. CLOSED WEDNESDAYS Let's Get Active! Catch up with friends and make new acquaintances ! FREE Drop-in... No need to register Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. - Burk's Falls Arena - Wednesdays at 9:30 am FALL PREVENTION CLASSES FOR SENIORS! FREE! Classes are offered every Wednesday at 9:30 am at the ARBF arena upstairs. No registration required , Just show up and have some laughter and fun friendship!

BURKS FALLS ARBF LIBRARY ‘A Visit Will Get You Thinking’ - 39 Copeland Street - 705-382-3327 - burksfallslibrary@ hotmail.com AUGUST 29TH- 7PM - JOIN US FOR AN EVENING WITH AN AUTHOR, ANNE SHILLOLO SEPT 11TH, OCT 9TH, NOV 6TH, DEC 11TH – 6:30 PM - THE HEALING CIRCLE IS BACK - NOW MONTHLY! After the beautiful success of our first gathering, we’re thrilled to welcome Jacqui Tracy back for a monthly evening of energy healing at our space. A massage table will be set up for participants to either experience or observe the calming effects of Health Kinesiology — a gentle modality that helps balance the energy flowing through the body’s meridians (the pathways through which our life force moves). - Tickets are $15. -Register at ravenwood.retreat@gmail.com Tuesdays: 10:30 AM - ABC Storytime Bring the little ones for a fun, interactive story session that helps develop their reading skills!

3:30 PM - Game On!! Join us after school for a variety of board games, party games and video games. Challenge your friends or make new ones!

Wednesdays: 12:00 - 3:00 PM - Adult Chess Players of all levels are welcome to enjoy friendly competition, improve their skills, and have fun!

3:30 PM - Jr. Chess Do you think you could be the next grandmaster? Show off your chess skills or learn some new moves at our Jr. Chess club. Perfect for kids and teens!

Thursdays: 3:30 PM - Zines Get creative! Make your own zine with our cool supplies and share your stories, art, and thoughts. Great for anyone with a story to tell!

All programs are FREE and open to the community, even if you don't have a library card. We can’t wait to see you at the library!

BURK’S FALLS LEGION BRANCH # 405

Great North Arrow

For those whom are unaware, the legion in Burks Falls is now open 7 days a week again.

Patio is set up as well as fish fry is still every Friday. Meat draw is every second Saturday in the afternoon. Great events scheduled for this summer, horseshoe tournament, shuffle board tournament, corn hole day.

The Burk’s Falls Legion needs volunteers to help us continue to bring all the great events and more to our community. You don’t have to be a member to be part of a nonprofit like the Legion to support and give back to our past and current Veterans, seniors and community.

Our Dart League is so much fun! Burk's Falls Legion SUNDAY DARTS -2 pm -$5/week-7 game.

Please call Dawn -705-380-6628 - End of season cash tor high scores • door prizes • pot luck EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT FISH AND CHIPS! Don’t enjoy fish? We also have chicken fingers and chips!. Every Friday from 4-7pm. Large portions, great prices! $15, including tax! Please call ahead to pre-order at 705-382-3137 after 2:00pm ,Eat in or take out . This has become such a wonderful event that we ask that you please make a reservation or call ahead so that we don’t run out!

SEPTEMBER 2ND - Burk 's Falls Legion SENIOR'S LUNCHEON –- (705) 382-3137 Seniors Luncheon will be held at the Legion Branch 405, first Tuesday of each month, Lunch begins at noon. Open to all residents of East Parry Sound District age 65+. Please call the legion directly to reserve. If you reserve, please try your best to make it! RESERVE YOUR LUNCH Please call the Legion directly to reserve (705) 382-3137 AUGUST 28TH- 4TH THURSDAY – MONTHLY SENIOR FOOT CARE AT THE LEGION BURK’S FALLS LEGION - CALL SARAH HARNOCK 705-4711707 -TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT - $30 PER PERSON BURK’S FALLS LEGION IN A NUT SHELL! Fish N Chips AND Chicken Fingers ONLY $15! - Every Friday 4-7pm Call (705) 382-3137 after 2 pm to reserve - Meat Draw 2 pm Every 2nd and 4th Saturday $2 regular draw (5 draws) $3 bonus draw (box of meat, must be entered in every regular draw) FREE SNOOKER & SHUFFLEBOARD Every day The Katrine United Church Thrift Shop welcomes donations that are re-saleable. Small tables, bedding, housewares, books, and much more is needed for our Thrift Shop. Hours of operation, Wed. and Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00.

Thank you everyone for your support!

Those Were The Days, My Friend with Dog On A Root Smoking In The Boys’ Room

- jim Young, LORING, ON

“Smokin' in the boys' room. Smokin’ in the boys’ room.

Now teacher don't you fill me up with your rules. But everybody knows that smokin' ain't allowed in school Checkin' out the halls, makin' sure the coast is clear Lookin' in the stalls, ‘No, there ain't nobody here!’” - Cub Koda and Michael Lutz from Brownsville Station I was just 13 years old when I started high school in Grade 9 at Barrie District Central Collegiate. I was about a year younger than most of my fellow students but that wasn’t why I didn’t smoke. Most of my friends smoked and most of them were underage too. The age limit to purchase cigarettes was 16 in those days but all any 13 year old needed to get cigarettes was to have an older friend or a forged note from one of their parents. It was common practice for parents to send children to the store with a note to purchase cigarettes on their behalf.

So it had nothing to do with me being under age. I just never really had much interest in smoking.

Like everyone else's parents, my parents preached the pitfalls of smoking, calling it a “nasty habit” every time they lit up one of their Player’s cigarettes and asked one of my sisters or I to fetch them an ashtray. We weren’t really forbidden to take up smoking “when you’re older”, as my parents would say. It was just strongly recommended that we not.

“It’s a lot harder to quit than it is to start,” we were admonished along with the obligatory, “I wish I had never taken up smoking,” that many parents added to justify their hypocrisy in a feeble attempt to somehow lend credence to their advice.

SEPTEMBER 6TH – STARTS AT 3PM- STAG & DOE for Tommy & Shannon - Rain or Shine! $20 per ticket, Door Prize! CORN HOLE - Dinner •Raffles - Games , BYOB & Please Bring a Lawn Chair . ! Location: 584 Stoney Road, Burk’s Falls Wildfires continued... ing, maintain moisture, and fragment fuel loads, reducing fire spread and severity.

Beaver-engineered wetlands also improve biodiversity: increasing open water by nearly ninefold during drought periods, aiding amphibians like boreal chorus frogs and wood frogs, and storing sediment, carbon, and nitrogen in pond sediments —benefits that ripple across ecosystems.

What Can Canadians Do? Action Steps for Communities and Wildlife - Rather than feeling hopeless, there are positive steps individuals and communities can take: 1. Support Beaver Restoration a. Encourage natural return of beavers or implement beaver dam analogs to restore wetlands that buffer fire impact and support wildlife. b. Beavers require minimal human maintenance, and their dams store water, maintain biodiversity, and slow fire progress.

2. Promote Wildlife Rehabilitation and Monitoring a. Donate to or volunteer with organizations like WWF‑Canada, Canadian Wildlife Federation, and local rescue centers. They need resources to help recover injured wildlife and conduct population monitoring.

3. Advocate for Fire‑Smart Forestry a. Support fuel-reduction projects such as mosaic burns, habitat fragmentation for ecological resilience, and Indigenous land stewardship practices that balance fire regimes and habitat conservation.

4. Act on Climate Change a. Emissions reductions—through energy conservation, dietary shifts, supporting renewables, and voting for climate-forward policy—are critical to slowing the shift toward longer, hotter fire seasons.

5. Be Fire-Conscious Locally a. Practice fire-safe behaviours: fully extinguish campfires, heed burn bans, avoid tossing cigarettes in dry areas. b. Encourage community planning that includes buffer zones, evacuative strategies, and fire-adapted infrastructure.

Rebuilding Hope—One Wetland at a Time - The loss is staggering. The death toll—trillions of insects, millions of birds and small mammals, thousands of larger mammals—is unfathomable. But Canada’s forests and their wildlife are resilient, provided we give nature space and time to heal, while supporting policies and practices that foster recovery.

Imagine the network of green refuges created by beaver wetlands—nature’s own firebreaks where wildlife can survive, waters remain consistent, and biodiversity flourishes. Imagine communities restoring habitat, cleaning waterways, planting native species, and preventing ignitions.

We not only mourn the loss—we can also be part of the restoration. By celebrating unsung species like the beaver, supporting rehabilitation, and pressing for ecological stewardship, Canada can rewrite its wildfire story from tragedy to hopeful recovery. Because when forests burn, it's not just timber that’s lost—it’s the songs of chickadees, the splash of trout, the hum of bees, and the shy eye of a caribou calf.

It’s time to listen.

My father’s favourite justification was simply, “Do as I say, not as I do.” Of course that proverb was always delivered with a slight smirk on Dad’s face and a twinkle in his eye as he clearly recognized this less than stellar advice would fall on deaf ears. It was just his way of saying, “I’m done talking about this, for now.”

What is of particular interest here is that out of a family of six children, with two parents who had been heavy chain smokers from an early age of about the time that they entered high school, only one of the six of us children ever took up smoking. I have to confess however, I did give smoking a shot once. My venture into the world of tobacco lasted less than twenty-four hours.

My peers, who ridiculed me for my feeble attempt at the time, would suggest that it didn’t count anyway, as the single pack of cigarettes I smoked that day were only Menthols.

And then there was my brief dalliance into cigars at a much older age. In my defence there, like Bill Clinton, I never inhaled. Unlike Bill, I have inhaled marijuana from time to time, but I’ve never really considered that as “smoking” in the traditional sense of the word.

Truth be told, while I did enjoy the “ritual” of lighting up and puffing on a good stogie while sipping on a Mojito on a sunny afternoon, I never particularly enjoyed any of the cigars I actually smoked. The allure had much more to do with the idea that I could smoke a fine Cuban Cigar that was valued at about $20 for the mere cost of about 10 to 25 cents each. Value like that

makes my Scottish blood run warm and smooth.

But back to where my story really begins. In 1966 in high school in Barrie, I was an anomaly even at the tender age of 13.

Almost everyone smoked in 1966. When people came to visit, they didn’t ask if they could smoke in your home. Instead, they asked where you kept your ashtrays. Smoking was permitted everywhere - at home, in the car, on public transportation, in the work place, in restaurants, in funeral homes, government office buildings and even in the doctor’s office, everywhere… except at school.

Just like today, smoking was prohibited on school grounds - except for teachers. Teachers were permitted to smoke on school property, but only in designated teacher’s lounges.

Unlike today however, where smoking is prohibited within 20 meters of school property for students and teachers alike, in 1966 smoking was prohibited within 2 BLOCKS of school property.

The penalty for anyone caught smoking within 20 meters today is a $305 fine for the first offence increasing up to $5,000 for subsequent infringements.

The penalty for a student caught smoking within 2 blocks of school property in 1966 was a week’s suspension leading up to expulsion from school for repeat offenders.

I often wondered how closely this rule was enforced for students that lived within 2 blocks of the school.

Just 2 years later, I was transferred across the city to Eastview Secondary School. It was 1968 now. The Summer of Love had come and gone.

Smoking was now permitted on school property even for students - outside only. (The teachers still had their faculty lounges for indoor smoking.)

Every exterior crevice and corner of the school building was soon littered with cigarette butts where students gathered during lunch break to huddle and seek protection from the cold, winter winds as they grabbed a smoke.

Risking detention, students would sometimes chance a quick puff in the washrooms or stair wells, leaving behind the tell tale squashed butt as evidence of the crime.

There were a lot of cultural changes going on in the world around me during that time.

The voting age had dropped to 18 in 1970. The next year, in 1971 the drinking age followed suit dropping to 18 as well.

By 1972 I was attending my first year at Georgian College. Don McMillan, who was teaching the ways of hard core newspaper reporting, sat on the edge of his desk. With a lit cigarette tucked firmly where his index and middle fingers met, Don would pause his lecture as he placed his hand over his mouth to cover his face like a mask with his fingers wrapped around his cheek to take a puff of the cigarette and exhale a greyish-white cloud above the heads of the students in the first row. I looked to my right to see Scott, a fellow classmate, listening to Don’s lecture, with his chair tilted back, feet up on the desk, a cup of coffee in a cardboard cup in one hand and a cigarette in the other. Yes, the times they were a-changing.

Teachers and students alike had reached equal grounds in the smokey world of tobacco at school.

But the pendulum had reached its extreme position and was about to start back. The anti-smoking activists were beginning to speak out. This growing minority was beginning to take a stand.

But like most revolutions, the change began with baby-steps with each small incremental victory leading to the next.

Having been in the work force for a couple of years, I found myself back in the hallowed halls of Georgian College for a night course just a few years later. Cigarette butts were now showing back up in the stair wells but now, instead of fearing being caught smoking in the stair wells, students gathered there in the open. The stair wells had become identified as the only designated smoking spot within the building.

Smokers were soon kicked back outside and as we all now know, eventually they were once again banished entirely from school property, this time including the teachers.

It’s interesting how things often go full circle.

Yes, my friends… Those were the days.

- 30 You can find this and more articles like it in the “Those Were The Days, My Friend” section on jim’s website at www.dogonaroot.com.

Do you have some pictures or memories of the proverbial “good old days” that you would like to share? If so please send them to The Great North Arrow at DogOnARoot.GreatNorthArrow@gmail.com

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Kearney Please join us in wishing a very Happy Anniversary to Gary and Gina Graham who celebrated 44 yrs. of loving marriage on Aug 1st. Cheers to you both, we wish you a million more to come!

TUESDAY NIGHTS! FORK ON MAIN TUESDAY NIGHT BIKE NIGHT - 6:30pm Let's Line Mirror Bay with Motorcycles! EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT! Fork on Main, Main St. Kearney. ON - 705-9173392 -WEEKLY SPECIALS IN THE RESTAURANT! TUESDAYS – 5:30PM-7:30PM- Drop In PICKLEBALL - Join in the fun! Kearney Community Centre WEDNESDAYS – 2:OOPM - 4:OOPM - Drop In PICKLEBALL - Join in the fun! Kearney Community Centre TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS - JOIN US FOR FITNESS CLASSES - ‘All Levels Fitness’ 8:45a.m - 9:30a.m -$10 drop in fee/day - $45/calendar month For membership information please visit the Town of Kearney's website: www.townofkearney.ca -Kearney Community Centre 8 Main St TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS - 9:45a.m 10:30a.m - JOIN US FOR FITNESS CLASSES ‘Active Stretching’ $10 drop in fee/day - $45/ calendar month For membership information please visit the Town of Kearney's website: www.townofkearney.ca -Kearney Community Centre 8 Main St SATURDAY NIGHTS ! 6PM-8PM- Join us at the Kearney Legion Branch 276 in the club room for CRIBBAGE KEARNEY SENIORS CLUB - "Kearney Seniors Club is located in Kearney at the Kearney Community Centre. We have a new Facebook page The Kearney Seniors Club that you can join for info. Our mandate is to provide social activities and information to any one over the age of 50 in our area which includes Kearney, Emsdale, Novar and the surrounding areas such as Perry Township, Burks Falls and Armour Township. We meet on the last Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Kearney Seniors Room. Guests are always welcome but if you wish to be a member there is a $10. fee. Our activities in the past have including participating in Kearney fairs and regattas but also bus trips to different events, card games and Christmas dinners. This year we plan on adding quilting, cornball and more.

Fetterley's OPEN MONDAY TO THURSDAY 7:30AM-6PM - FRIDAY 7:30AM-6PM. SATURDAY 8AM-7PM , SUNDAY 8AM-6PM - EMPTIES CLOSE AT 4PM - FOR YOUR DIESEL, REGULAR AND PREMIUM ETHANOL FREE FUEL and so much more.

Don’t see it? Just ask! IN A FUEL EMERGENCY CALL HEATHER 705-571-0533 JOIN US FOR FITNESS CLASSES! KEARNEY COMMUNITY CENTRE - All Levels Fitness.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:45a.m - 9:30a.m. Active Stretching Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:45a.m 10:30am - $15 drop in fee/class - $45/calendar month. For membership information please visit the Town of Kearney's website: www.townofkearney.ca *Completed registration forms and payment must be made prior to class.

Let's Get Active! Catch up with friends and make new acquaintances ! FREE Drop-in... No need to register Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. Kearney Community Centre - Wednesdays at 11:30 am MIRROR BAY MEAT MARKET is a wholesale shop that specializes in BULK frozen grocery items and solutions to make your own fabulous meals. They have weekly specials and case sales too! Check them out, 1734, Hwy 518 E, Kearney.

Reminder to Residents: The new transfer station cards issued in 2024 are permanent, meaning you will not receive a new card annually. Every year on May 1st, the municipality will automatically reload the transfer station cards with 60 garbage bags per residence.

Please remember to bring your card with you each time you visit the transfer station. Lost or damaged cards can be replaced by contacting the municipal office.

KEARNEY AND AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY Come, Craft, Create, and Have Fun! The Kearney Public Library’s 2025 Children’s Summer Craft Program is full of fun — and we can’t wait to welcome you!

Join us Monday to Friday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the library for a summer filled with hands-on fun. Each morning, kids of all ages will enjoy a new craft project — from painting and paper art to nature crafts and more. Plus, we’ll begin each day with a cozy storytime to spark creativity and get those ideas flowing!

Spaces are limited, so be sure to call ahead and reserve your spot.

Let’s make, build, paint, glue, and get creative this summer at the Kearney Library!

NEW DVDS AT THE Library - Kraven the Hunter, The Last Of Us: The Complete First Season - NEW BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY - The writer; A Thriller- James Patterson, Nobody’s Fool' Harlan Coben - Isola: Allegra Goodman, Strangers In Time – David Baldacci- The Waiting: A Ballard & Bosch Novel- Michael Connelly, 25 Alive: Woman’s Murder Club- James Patterson- The TenantFreida McFadden, One Golden Summer- Carley Fortune.

A DAY IN THE PARK! - Patrons can borrow one of three daily park Passes to enter any operating provincial park for one vehicle and its passengers. Most permits are valid from 8am-10pm, but times by parks can vary.

Library Membership- A library membership is free to residents and taxpayers of the Town of Kearney Children under 16 are required to have their memberships signed by a parent or guardian. If you don’t live in Kearney or Perry Township, you can join for an annual fee of $10.00.

Email: kearneylibrary@hotmail.ca - Phone: 705-636-5849 - https://kearney.olsn.ca/- 8 Main Street, P.O. Box 38 Kearney (705) 636-7752 Fax: (705) 636-0527- admin@townofkearney.ca Hours of operation - Monday to Friday- 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Kearney Legion Branch 276 WIN WIN WIN! Kearney Legion Branch 276 TICKETS ON SALE NOW! -Chance to win a choice a 2025 Sportsman Ranger Premium 1000 or 2025 RZR Trail S 900 Side by Side Raffle . Tickets are $20 each or 3 for $40 on sale at the Kearney Legion, Rickwards Polaris, Fetterleys Garage, Fork on Main, Kearney Legion Branch '276 STOP INTO WENDY'S KITCHEN FOR A WONDERFUL TREAT! Hours of operation will be Thursday 4pm-9pm - Friday 4pm- 9pm - Sat 9am till ?

-Sunday 9am-2pm - Specials will be Thursday $1 Wings , Friday Fish and Chips REGULAR EUCHRE EVERY TUESDAY 10amNoon - Everyone welcome to join in the fun! New players always welcome!

BID EUCHRE Every Thursday - Join in on a fun morning of conversation and meeting new friends. Beginning 10am – noon KEARNEY LEGION - CRIBBAGE Friday nights 6pm. - Everyone WELCOME to join in the fun!

A word or sentence that is the same front and back (racecar, kayak) is called a “palindrome”.

THE PRIME MINISTER’S ANTI-REALITY VIEWS ON ISRAEL

BY: BARRY COOPER

Instead of aiding Israel’s enemies with moralistic scolding, Canada’s leaders should face facts about Hamas and humanitarian relief.

Presumptively, on behalf of all Canadians, Prime Minister Mark Carney has condemned the Government of Israel for its alleged “failure to prevent the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian disaster in Gaza.”

As with other commentators, he added some gratuitous and utterly unhelpful advice that he knew no one would attend to. This is why moralizers and virtue signallers such as Mr. Carney are, to use a phrase of Michel Foucault, also sadistic: They demand an impossible action that no one can fulfill, which means their words are meant only to annoy.

His first bit of sadism: Israel’s food and aid distribution “must be replaced” by a comprehensive provision of assistance led by unnamed “international organizations.” Many of these unnamed organizations, he added, are sequestering Canadian funds designated for the relief of “starving civilians.”

Could he have the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in mind? That would be the same UN Relief and Works Agency whose staff members have assisted Hamas over the past several years. The practical end of that would be have Canada assist the friends of Hamas.

A second bit of useless advice: Canada wants “all sides” to stop fighting and for Hamas to release the hostages it kidnapped, if they are alive. In return, Israel must “respect the territorial integrity” of the West Bank and Gaza.

Even a former central banker cannot be so naïve as to expect any of the parties involved to take such advice seriously. Why then offer it?

A final bit of sadistic moralism: Canada supports a two-state solution, “which guarantees peace and security” for Israel and the Palestinians. To that end, Canada will soon take part in a UN conference on this “solution.”

The notion that the UN and its agencies are a major part of the problem seems never to have crossed his mind.

So, let’s inject a small dose of reality.

First off, Mr. Carney seems to have forgotten there is a war going on in Gaza. Does he recall how it began? Here is a hint: just as Belgium did not invade Germany on August 4, 1914, Israel did not invade Gaza on October 7, 2023.

Second, Hamas still controls territory in Gaza. And Hamas, the terrorist outfit that launched the massacre of so many Israelis on October 7, still holds dead and living Israeli hostages.

Third, until Hamas is extinguished, it retains

the ability to fight.

So, just with respect to the “humanitarian disaster,” Mr. Carney is asking Israel to do something that no country in the history of recent armed conflict has ever done: reduce its military activity to facilitate the ability of the enemy to continue fighting. This did not happen in either the European or Pacific theatres in World War II. Nor in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq or Syria. But Mr. Carney thinks the IDF should help Hamas by feeding Gazans using Hamas’ sympathizers to deliver food.

Actually, Israel, despite the lack of historical precedent including from Canadian soldiers in the midst of fighting Germans circa 1939 to 1945, has made every effort to help Gazans access food. Thus, a further consideration: if Gazans are starving, who is preventing the delivery of food?

The UN says the IDF restrictions and combat operations make it too dangerous for them to distribute food. The Israelis say the UN deliberately refuses to distribute food and last week pointed to nearly a thousand trucks inside Gaza at the Kerem Shalom Crossing filled with relief supplies but standing idle because the UN would not deliver the goods. The international media were shown the evidence but ignored it.

One group that seems to have stepped up is the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF.) It is a joint Israeli and American operation that partners with local Gazans to deliver aid without the assistance of Hamas. And the aid they deliver is free, unlike the pricey stuff provided by the UN via Hamas.

Critics, including Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of UNRWA, don’t like the GHF because it is effective and because it avoids Hamas. According to Signore Lazzarini, the “so-called Gaza Humanitarian Foundation” is an “abomination” and a “deadly scam.” As of June 29, the GHF has delivered since last May some 90 million meals to Gazans. In addition, Israel has opened “humanitarian corridors” for UN truck convoys and resumed airborne food delivery.

This is the real context within which Mr. Carney’s remarks can be understood. In reality Hamas, not Israel, has deliberately failed to prevent the humanitarian disaster. Accordingly, the sole effective purpose of Mr. Carney’s remarks is to bring further unnecessary pressure on Israel when, in truth, pressure needs to be directed at Hamas.

Dr. Barry Cooper is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Calgary, author of 35 books and 200 studies, and is a Senior Fellow of the Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy.

His book, New Political Religions, An Analysis of Modern Terrorism was recovered from Osama bin Laden’s personal library in Abbottabad, Pakistan, when Seal Team Six killed him in 2011.

AUGUST 15TH – 2-4:30PM - Kearney Legion Branch 276 MEAT DRAW - 5 draws $1 a ticket -come out and try and win a piece of quality meat CAN YOU SPARE SOME TIME? By volunteering for the Algonquin West ATV Club Fall Rally canteen lunch on September 27th, we can bring joy and make a meaningful impact on someone's life. Are you available to lend a helping hand? Weather may or may not be nice but we will conquer! We will leave the Kearney Legion by 9am and return around 3pm.

A note to the Burk’s Falls Mayor & Council regading the Lithium facily in Armour Township

A lion’s roar can be heard from five miles away.

September Blackbird Showcase!

By: Patty Crozier

BURK’S FALLS - On September 12th, I, Patty crozier will be hosting the 2nd anniversary of the Blackbird Showcase! With singer/songwriters Loryn Taggert & Erin K Blackstock!

Producer and genre-bending musician Loryn Taggart has ambitiously broken through the music industry, achieving notable recognition. This Hungarian-Canadian musician who was raised in the Prairies, took a leap of faith at just 16 years old when she left home and moved to Toronto in the pursuit of a music career.

From performing with a Toronto Rock Band to taking the stage solo at legendary venues such as Horseshoe Tavern, Cameron House, Le Verre Bouteille and Cabaret Lion d’Or. Loryn gained acknowledgement through nominations Independent Music Awards, and the Cobalt Prize for Blues Innovative Songwriter of the Year.

Loryn started touring with Canadian Musician Donovan Woods, and most notably in 2021, was asked to audition for the role of David Bowie on an international tribute tour highlighting Bowies ‘The Berlin Trilogy’ era, in which she landed the job on the spot. After partnering with La Tribu Agence and Moment Factory, Loryn went on to perform the role of David Bowie at renowned venues such as Place Des Arts, Canadian Arts Centre and the Amphitheatre Cogeco, performing songs such as Station to Station and Heroes, being one of the first female musicians to do so.

Following the loss of her father, Loryn began creating her debut album ‘The Lost Art of Pulling

Through’ (2023) with producer Marcus Paquin (Tim Baker, The National). In 2025 she took home Solo Artist of the Year and Single of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards for the project.

A Mother of two, born and raised in small town of Zephyr, ON Canada, Erin comes from a musical background. Her grandmother was the organist in the community church for over 40 years, this is where she started singing. The church choir at the age of 3, with her parents and two older sisters.

Erin got paid her first $100 at a local coffee shop in Sutton, ON in 2014. Getting exposure locally, in 2015 founded the local cover band Therapy Seekers. Her heart and soul went into building that band. They parted ways in 2018 and she met Paul Magee and had an epic duo with amazing harmonies. They performed 130 gigs in their first year together. They parted ways after the pandemic and Erin continued as a solo artist and then in 2022 formed her band BLACKSTOCK. They have been playing the GTA with a mix of covers and originals.

In 2016, Erin entered her original song Sippin' on Whiskey into the Chevy Tailgate Competiton, where she placed first at the Havelock Jamboree and 3rd overall in Canada.

She proudly made the Top 20 of the mentorship program, The Shot, in summer of 2019 with BMG Music publisist Jennifer Beavis, as her mentor.

Erin's first single Day Drinkin' was released on Nov. 7th 2019 and climbed to #8 on the Country itunes chart on its release date. She is currently in studio, working on her first all original EP with renowned Canadian Producer Joel Shwartz (Sullivan's Crossing) to be released in 2025! Stay tuned and thank you for all the love and support!!!

Please Mark down to attend the 2nd anniversary of the blackbird showcase! Friday September 12th at 7pm at the one and only Riverbowl in beautiful burks falls ON! Located at 310 Ontario. Street. See ya there!

Relative to size, the strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.

Remember, it takes two people to destroy a relationship. So it's not just her fault....it's also her mother's.

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I picked up a hitchhiker last night. He seemed surprised that I'd pick up a stranger and asked, "Thanks but why would you pick me up? How do you know 11m not a serial I told him the chances of two serial killers being in one car would be astronomical.

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To everyone freaking out about fire restrictions keeping you out of the woods, I have a solution: Go join your local fire department and spend all day in the woods with them.

MAGNETAWAN LION’S WRAP UP THEIR 58TH YEAR OF SWIMMING LESSONS

on the water. Photo Credit: Dorothy Davis) (in this picture: l Left to Right: Ed lake, Juanita

(In this picture: Everyone enjoyed a fun day at the Summer Swim Lesson Finale in Magnetawan. Photo credit: Dorothy Davis) MAGNETAWAN: It’s been an extremely busy month, but one filled with excitement and fun.

The Magnetawan Lion’s Club celebrated their 58th year of swim lessons. Every year they seem to attract more kids that love learned along with an awesome group of people and amazing instructors.

Thanks to everyone who made this happen from instructors to volunteers and donors. Special thanks to OPP Marine unit for stopping by.

Bueschleb, and Mayor Sam Dunnett. Juanita created cards and bookmarks, sold them and donated to date $667 to the lions swim program. Photo credit: Dorothy Davis)

(In this photo: The Almaguin Marine Unit stopped by for the occasion and the Davis boys thought this would be a fun way to take a trip

In Magnetawan we can boast that we have the most amazing people and volunteers that go above and beyond. One such person is Juanita A Bueschleb and without this wonderful lady, the Magnetawan Lions Club would not be able to run our swim program. Juanita was a big part of the swimming lessons, from initial sign up sheets to the end awards. Juanita was hands on in everything! A big shout out to Juanita and a very special thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

138 kids registered and 126 participated in the free program The lions did 50/50 and the winner took home $1750.

out of breath and flustered. Turns out it was BAIN LAKE CHRONICALS allagainst the ledge of her black, bed-box spring,

TAMARA BAIN

I JUST Had It

“You should be worried….”, I warned my husband yesterday.

“You should be afraid!”, replied LSL, AKA, Long Suffering Larry, my poor, dear and, in fact, doomed, husband.

“I’m 10 years ahead of you, and ya know what?

It’s only gunna get worse!”, Larry shot back, leaving me wondering if one can obtain a padded room for two at the local insane asylum.

At the best of times, I am famous for setting something down, getting distracted by something else, only to find that I’ve now completely forgotten where I set said thing.

My phone is the worst; I have to have a water-proof, shock-proof phone case, bonus points if it were made from Kevlar, but they haven’t yet developed that technology, that I know of. Time and time again I’ve proven that I need a practically bullet-proof case. I may have sort-of dropped my phone out of the Gator side-by-side and may have run over it, twice.

My grandson Kaleb reminds me often of the time I set the damn thing down on the tailgate of my truck, forgot it was there and slammed the tailgate shut on it. And I may have dropped it in the lake.....twice.

In my defence, the only Otterbox case I could get at the time, (the most Tamara-proof case I can find), was black. It’s now become a ritual of me saying to LSL, “I’ve set my phone down again…”, then having to race through the house searching high and low before 'Himself' gleefully calls it a dozen times.

Last winter my sister Facebook messaged me from her laptop, in a total panic because her phone was somewhere in her house but for the life of her, she couldn’t find it.

Again, it was in a black case and she’d had the volume turned down. I called her number about 8 times before she finally answered, triumphant but

Cyndi walking through the kitchen closing all the cupboards that Jim left open.

face against the bed. It had slipped down during the night, laying there not saying a word, whilst she searched endlessly!

I couldn’t laugh because just a few weeks before I had to message my son asking him to do the same. “Ok, but when you find it, don’t answer ‘cause I’m in the deer stand.’, priorities, you know.

Last week, the damn thing, once again fell out of the Gator as I was zipping around camp, changing a propane tank. My brain registered the thump, but my thought process was too sluggish to actually stop and look for it at the time. I ended up loading my daughter in the passenger seat, driving around camp, retracing my route, while her friend searched the grounds.

But it’s not just cell phones. My ability to lose things I-just-had-in-my-hand-minutes-before extends to all sorts of things.

Noticing my bangs were getting annoyingly long, poking me in my eyes, I decided to give them a trim over the bathroom sink. It was the end of yet another long day and I was tired.

Well, that’s my excuse anyway.

I took the scissors out of the vanity drawer, trimmed my hair, dried it but felt they weren’t quite short enough. When I reached for the scissors, they’d seemingly vanished into thin air.

I hadn't moved from in front of the sink. How in the hell could I lose something so quickly?

A thought that I'm sure must pass through my poor husband's brain several times a day, "She was ok when I married her 5 years ago, how could she lose her mind so quickly?"

Too tired to send out a full-fledged search party, I just shuffled off to bed.

It wasn’t until after breakfast the next day when I went to brush my teeth. There, with the toothbrushes, in an old antique mason jar, sat the stupid scissors.

Larry tells me I’m not getting out of it that easily.

Too bad; I could use a break in a nice, quiet room with quilted walls and those nifty jackets that tie-up in the back!

Tamara Bain, I think.

Happy 80th Bith Day to Bob Millar of Katrine, Ontario.

Cats can't taste sweet things because of a genetic defect.

Cats can jump surprisingly high, slip through the tightest spaces, and seemingly have nine lives. But there's one thing they can't do: taste sweet things. According to a 2007 article in Scientific American, unlike other mammals, felines can't taste sweetness due to the fact that they "lack 247 base pairs of the amino acids that make up the DNA of the Tas1r2 gene.

As a result, it does not code for the proper protein … and it does not permit cats to taste sweets."

august 30 & 31 / september 1 E x h i b i t s

Lots of Things For the Kids

E v e n t s ENTERTAINMENT August 30- Extreme Cowboys August 31-English Horse Show & Western

September 1st-

Heavy Horse Judging 12 noon Western Performance Acoustic on Fire, Brian Summers, Tracy Delfino & Eddie, Pony Walk About, Foam Cannon & Gyroscope, John the Chainsaw Carver, Petting Zoo by TTT Farm, Tickled Teals Entertainment & Steam Driven Antique Tools, also PoultryBarn Open with Judging.

Bouncies Compliments of Armour, Ryerson & Burk’s Falls www.arbfas.ca to view the Fair Book and Entry FormsFee: $5 Adult / $2 children 6-12 / Under 5-free 220 Centre Street Burks Falls Fair Grounds

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Loring & Restoule Argyl District JAKE’S PLACE RESTAURANT IN PORT LORING HOURS- COME ON OVER FOR SOME AMAZING FOOD! ASK ANYONE! Restaurant open Daily 8:30-2:30 CLOSED TUESDAYS. Cyndi and Jim say, ‘try the fish and chips, you will love them! ’ BRANCH 639 Restoule LEGION – SUNDAY IS FUNDAY! Come join us for an afternoon of horse shoes and patio relaxing! Horseshoes start at 1:00 pm. JOIN US Every Sunday 1:00 pm - Open Draw AUGUST 18TH TO 22ND – VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FOR ALL AGES! FREE! - SEARCH n’ RESCUE - Monday • Friday10am- 12pm - Great games, quizzes, Gordon & Cheeky Charlie are back! snacks, crafts... exciting Bible stories ARNSTEIN GOSPEL HALL 10762 Hwy 522!

OCTOBER 4TH & 5TH- – NICHOLS ANNUAL, BRIAN AND ALLANS’ MEMORIAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENT - $250 PER TEAM ! 50/50 GAMES PROEEDS TO COMMUNITY – RESTOULE COMMUNITY CENTRE - TEAMS MUST REGISTER BEFORE SEPTEMBER 15TH – CALL TIY REGISTER YOUR TEAM OR FOR INFO: MARY BETH 705492-4930 - JEFF 705-845-0902 YOGA! Wednesdays 7-8PM- with Katey Legere - Yoga at St. Andrew's every Wednesday! A slow moving class with the guidance of mindfulness within every posture. $12 (I always have change) Bring your mat and your curiosity.

Let's stretch our breath and strengthen our will resilience. .

The Port Shores is in Port Loring, HOURS - open 6 DAYS A WEEK! MONDAY TO SATURDAY - Lakeview Cafe: 9PM-4PM, Saturdays Shop: 10PM-5PM Tommy's Burgers: 11:30AM-7PM. A REMINDER FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT! UNTIL October 31st you can only burn at night, which means you can start a fire 2 hours prior to sunset and it must be extinguished 2 hours after sunrise. Everyone did a fantastic job last year and was very proud of our community so keep up the good work! PLEASE KEEP UPDATED ON THE FIRE RATING! With this dry spell that we have been having, it’s likely best not to have a fire at all!

ARGYLE FARMERS MARKET! !Argyle Farmers Market will run all summer long from the last until the end of August! Open 9am until 1pm and located under the open side arena at 18 Hilltop Road in Arnstein, Ontario. We welcome all our vacationing visitors and locals alike with local grown produce, meats, maple syrup to beautiful home crafted jewellery, candles, soap and decor. Don’t forget to grab a meal at the food cart and the famous funnel cake made fresh as you wait! Are you interested in being a vendor this year? Please contact Sue: argylefarmersmarket1@gmail.com PORT LORING LEGION BRANCH 415 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION -BINGO - EVERY TUESDAY EVENING STARTS AT 7:30 MEALS ON WHEELS - FROZEN MEAL DELIVERY! MEALS ARE $7.00 & CONSIST OF MAIN COURSE & DESSERT - MEALS ARE $7.00 & CONSIST OF MAIN COURSE & DESSERT - MINI-

MUM OF 5 MEALS IS REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY (DELIVERED EVERY OTHER WEEK) - PAYMENT IS DUE UPON DELIVERY (CASH/CHEQUE) OR IN ADVANCE BY E-TRANSFER (PLEASE GIVE EXACT AMOUNT AS VOLUNTEER DOES NOT CARRY CASH) "DELIVERED EVERY MONDAY - ELIGIBLE PERSONS INCLUDE: - SENIORS 65+ -THOSE WHO ARE TERMINALLY/CHRONICALLY ILL - THOSE WITH A DEVELOPMENT DISABILITY THOSE RECENTLY DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL (I.E. POST SURGERY) - EAST PARRY SOUND Support Services - FOR MORE INFO & TO ORDER CONTACT CSS @ 705-724-6028 LANDFILL - NORTH ROAD DUMP - SUNDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY, 1PM-6PM, TUESDAY 5PM- 9PM (8PM FROM SEPT 1ST) NORTH ROAD- TUESDAY 5-9PM – THURSDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY, 1PM. -6PM RECYCLING - PLEASE DO YOUR PART TO KEEP OUR LANDFILL CLEAN. BE AWARE OF BEARS, DO NOT FEED OR APPROACH. The Gold Valley and North Road Non Profit Landfill sites are operated by Golden Valley & North road Inc. under the management of an elected volunteer Board of Directors and paid on site attendants. The Board of Directors can be contacted through Facebook. Or by attending the Annual General Meeting.

MONDAYS - Line dancing ( Monday ) at the Argyle Community Centre ...6:30 All are welcome !!! Bring indoor shoes and water.

TUESDAYS - Arnstein Gospel Hall Youth Night Ball Hockey is Back!!*** Tuesdays 6:307:30pm @ Arnstein Rink Bring your stick, energy and water bottles! See you there!

WEDNESDAYS - Let's Get Active! Catch up with friends and make new acquaintances !

FREE Drop-in... No need to register Classes!

Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. Port Loring Royal Canadian Legion Branch 415 - Wednesdays at 11 am MONDAY NIGHTS - line dancing....Monday nights at 6:30 at the Argyle Community Centre.

Don't forget your indoor shoes and your water bottle THURSDAYS- BINGO at the Legion, 7:30 Tuesday nights, Euchre is Thursday night at 7, Darts Friday at 7 and Cribbage Saturdays at 1pm. Seniors Luncheon is the second Tuesday of every month. The Empties Return Depot is located in the C-Can in the parking lot of the Legion and is open Wednesday and Saturday 11-2. Why not donate those empties back to the Legion?

St. Andrew’s United Church Tuesday morning ‘Coffee and Tunes’ hour at 10:00am.... accessible to everyone... and for anyone who wants to come out for a coffee, a chat, hear some tunes, or have a game of crib... Everyone is welcome and if you play an instrument and or sing... please feel welcome to do so. If you are a baker and want to bring some cookies or squares... yes!!! please bring some, Just another way we are hoping to meet our new residents, and reconnect with others.... Admission is free with a good will jar to help pay for coffee, cream etc.

The Food Bank is open the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 11-1, located across from Buchanan’s Castle Building Centre in Port Loring.

THERAPIST: “Jim-Cyndi says you never buy her flowers. Is that true?”

JIM: “To be honest, I never knew she sold flowers”.

McKellar HURDVILLE NOV 8TH - HUNTER'S SUPPER at the Hurdville Hall. **MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW McKELLAR ARE YOU HUNGRY? Bistro 685, on the corner of Hwy. 124 and Centre Road, is open Tuesday-Sunday, 4-8 p.m., cash or e-transfer only.

Delicious Pizza and wings with more to come!

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT 10:30AM EXERCISE IS OFFERED BY THE RECREATION COMMITTEE. MONDAY IS BADMINTON NIGHT AT 7PM TUESDAYS ARE FOR PICKLEBALL! 9AM THURSDAYS JOIN IN YOGA AT 7PM FRIDAYS ARE FOR PICKLEBALL AT 12;30 PM FRIDAY TAI CHI AT 9:30PM SUNDAYS – AT 1PM - Euchre at McKellar Community Centre, bid euchre games begin at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 coffee and snacks included.

Everyone welcome. Beginners welcome! Come out and learn how to play and join in the fun!

12:15pm.

McKellar Seniors euchre Thursdays 1pm at the McKellar Community Centre. All welcome.

10games/8hands. Lots of fun and friendship to be had!

HURDVILLE - Euchre at the Hurdville Community Club Friday nights – 7pm.

Yoga with Helen is back at the McKeIIar Community Hall every Thursday from 7pm-8pm Burnett's Road Corner Library Is located at Burnett's and Hurdville Rd. Free books, magazines, dvds.

EUCHRE FUN! Please come out and join us Thursdays and Sundays! The McKellar Sunshine Seniors play euchre Thursdays at 1 p.m. McKellar Senior Citizens play bid Euchre on Sundays at 1 p.m. in the McKellar Community Centre.

MONDAYS AND WEDNESAYS - Seniors Walking - 10:30 am - 12 pm in the McKellar Community Hall MONDAYS - Badminton - 7pm - 9 pm - McKellar Community Hall MONDAY AND WEDNESDAYS - Arm Wrestling

for all ages, every Monday and Wednesday evening from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Youth Room at the McKellar Community Hall. James Whitehall will be teaching techniques and arm-wrestling safety.

TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAYS- Pickle Ball THURSDAYS - Hatha Yoga Classes - Hatha Yoga

by Helen Kohl - Thursday evenings 7:00 pm 8:00 pm in Community Hall. Pay what you can - NO Registration required.

FRIDAYS - Beginner Tai Chi - Community Hall Friday mornings at 9:30am FRIDAYS - ADVANCED ONLY (Continuing) Tai Chi Community Hall -Friday 10:30 am to 11:30 am McKELLAR LIBRARY (705) 389-2611 - Email: mckellarlib@vianet.ca Summer HOURS - Tues. 12 – 7, Wed. 11 – 6, .

Thurs. 12 – 8 , Sat. 10 – 2 COOKING WITH JIMMY - Learn to create delicious meals on a budget. Pick-up some great cooking tips from McKellar’s Chef: James McMurdo. Take home dinner-for-two with each class. Contact the library to register. $30.00 per person (includes containers for take-home portions) If you have any cooking requests or specialty foods you would like James to discuss, please let us know! Contact the library to register for any (or all) of the above events. Phone: (705) 389-2611 - Email: mckellarlib@vianet.ca SPICE CLUB - Register with the library and receive the monthly “Spice-of-the-month” kit including a sample of that month’s spice, a recipe and information about the spice. If you are interested, you can join us in the library on the last Thursday of the month (except December) for our Spice Club Sampler-Fest where we bring in a sample of our baking/cooking with the spice. If this doesn’t interest you, then simply pick-up your spice kit every month and enjoy!

Contact the library to register for any (or all) of the above events.

KNITTING CLUB - 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 1pm McKrafters meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month 6-9 pm. Bring your own project.

All are welcome. Great fun!

ARNSTEIN- Come on out to Tots and Toddlers Wednesday 10-11:30am Arnstein Gospel Hall We would love to make a coffee/tea for you moms, dads and carers and let the kids play!

Come have fun with us! All welcome.

PORT LORING ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 415 Join us for some fun with family and friends!

Every Thursday - Bid Euchre 7pm Every Friday - Darts 7pm Every Saturday — Cribbage 1 pm Monday Jan 13 — "member meeting @ 7:00pm Tuesday Jan 14 — Senior Lunch @ 11:30am (Shepards pie dinner with all the fixings) Every Wed — Empty Bottle Return 11 am-2pm (Legion parking lot, say hi to Roxie, Gilles & Allan!)

COMMANDA – SEPTEMBER 6TH -On the first Saturday of the month enjoy a years-long tradition at the Commanda Community Centre! pm to 11 pm Doors open at 7:30 Note the later start time for this month! Bring your instruments and join us for our Monthly Dance & Jam night!

Country, blues, oldies and more! Not a musician? Why not dust off your dancing shoes & get your dancing partner off the couch? Never been to our monthly social before? Picture a good old fashioned kitchen party, but with a dance floor! Be prepared for dancing, smiling, laughing, singing along and otherwise having a ton of fun! Bring your family & friends! There are soft drinks, water, coffee, & tea available for purchase! You are welcome to bring potluck snacks/desserts. This is an alcohol free event.

Admission is free however donations are always appreciated! Your participation & donations keep our community centre operating. . *there is a piano and PA set up on site CRAFTERNOON SESSIONS at the Commanda Community Centre! Join us Sundays, 2-4pm!

Come out and enjoy a coffee or tea and conversation. At our last event we had a fantastic turn-out and so much fun! Bring your craft and meet some new neighbours! Refreshments are available for a small donation.

Let's Get Active! Catch up with friends and make new acquaintances !

FREE Drop-in... No need to register Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. Commanda - Commanda Community - Fridays at 10:00 am Stay On Your Feet Classes - Commanda Community Centre Fridays at l0 am – ll am. All levels of ability welcome! Modifications can be made for everyone FREE: stay on Your Feet Classes - Fall prevention fitness - No need to register Just show up and nave fun! East Parry Sound Community Support Services For inquires about the classes can CSS office - 705-724-6028 Call for makers, artists & vendors!! Thank you! Over the past several weeks we asked for your feedback through a survey about winter markets at the CCC and you responded! We still need more information to plan this initiative.

We’re asking local makers to let us know if you’re interested in participating in indoor winter markets. In order to hold these events, we need volunteers for set up, kitchen duty & volunteer bakers. Our volunteer coordinator is

asking; if you are a vendor, would you be willing to bring along someone to volunteer?

YOGA THURSDAYS @ 6:30PM – 7:30PM – ALL SKILL LEVELS WELCOME - $10 PER PERSON - Skill Levels Welcome Commanda Community Centre 4009 Hwy 522 Commanda GOLDEN VALLEY – St. Andrew’s United Church Sunday Worship services at 10:30 am for the month of May. Everyone welcome. Experience a sense of community and belonging .

GOLDEN VALLEY- Monday Night Bid Euchre will be held at St. Paul’s United Church in Golden Valley.

RESTOULE AUGUST 23RD – 3PM – 8PM - RESTOULE RIBFEST & ARTISAN CRAFT - MORE FOOD MORE FUN! , 4 LIVE BANDS , LIONS KID ZONE , ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION 639 Barton's Bucks Lodge and Catering! OPEN WITH A GREAT NEW MENU! COME IN AND MEET Patrick and Tiffany Barton, the new owners.

Patrick is a local boy!

We are offering a small and simple menu, but with a constantly rotating selection of daily specials designed to keep you coming back for more. We're excited to experiment and offer you new and exciting dishes! Watch for our Monthly Special Events: Stay tuned for announcements about fun and engaging events to bring the community together. - Regular and Consistent Hours- Barton's Bucks Lodge and Catering Check out BUD THE SPUD Friday 12-6 Saturday 12-6 Sunday 12-6 Monday 12-6 .’ Grab fresh food and be gone in 15 minutes or less!!! Two can dine for 19.99 2- burgers 2- fry that’s 10 bucks each tax’s in’ woop woop’ THURSDAYS! Right in RESTOULE at the community centre, Karate and Ju-Jitsu taught by a legit 6th degree black belt certified in Okinawa, Japan and Kyoto, Japan. It's fun, its good for you, you meet wonderful people, learn some Japanese culture. We have students driving from Loring, Sturgeon Falls and now Muskoka !!! It is right in your backyard - why not try it out?? Maybe today is the day? Restoule Karate and Jujitsu Thursdays -kids 7 and up 5:30 to 6:20. Teens and adults 6:30 till 8 pm - always warm in the community centre!! Hope to see you!! RESTOULE COMMUNITY CENTRE RESTOULE LEGION BRANCH 390 AUGUST 23RD – 3PM-8PM RESTOULE RIBFEST AND ARTISANS FAIR - RESTOULE LEGION BRANCH 639- restouleribfest@outlook.com TUESDAYS ARE Pool and Euchre Night!

Come on out! 7 pm to close! EVERY TUESDAY AT THE RESTOULE LEGION.Royal Canadian Legion Branch 639 Restoule FRIDAYS ARE FOR PIZZA! at the Legion! A tradition for over 17 years. Come join us for Wings and Pizza, good friends and comradery. Bottles of wine, to share with friends, for $18. Eat in or take out. Food service from 4:30pm-7pm – 705729-5828 Always a designated driver near by, if need be!

SUNDAY DARTS 1 PM TO 5 PM. JOIN US!

If you open your eyes in a pitch-black room, the color you'll see is called "eigengrau."

Go into the darkest room that you can find, one where there's no light at all, and spend a few minutes with your eyes closed. Then, open them up and take a look around. While you'd expect to be staring into pitch-blackness, you'll actually notice that you're seeing a sort of dark gray shade. And that color has a name: It's called "eigengrau."

KNITTING CLUB - 1st and 3rd Tuesday of Every Month at 1:00 pm BOOK CLUB - 4th Tuesday of Every Month at 1:00 Pm Have you visited the library and checked out the new Makerspace area? sewing and circuit classes will be held.

McKellar Memories and Celebrating McKellar-Books for Sale at the Library! - McKellar Memories-$28.00 incl. tax-Get yours today, and help support our library! It’s here! The long awaited and much anticipated book, Celebrating McKellar! Stories contributed by all those who love McKellar, in honour of its 150th anniversary. On sale now in your library for $28.00 incl. tax each. Hope to see you soon!

and stuffed animals at the pavilion until the Labour Day Market on August 30th. Thank you so much for your kindness!

McKELLAR MARKET MAKES A DIFFERENCE!

YARD and GARAGE SALES

We’ve taken the first step in making a difference, delivering our initial batch of donations to Aspen Valley Wildlife Sanctuary, and we’re just getting started. You can still contribute essentials like bedding, towels,

BURK’S FALLS AUGUST 30TH - August 30th 8am - 12pm 140 Syples Street Everything’s $1 unless otherwise priced

AUGUST 22ND ! The McKeIIar Recreation Committee invites you to: BALLFIELD OPENING DAY FRIDAY, AUGUST 22, 2025 - 2:00 PM TO 4:00 PM - Featured Guests MPP Graydon Smith , MP Scott Aitchison . FREE BARBECUE , BASEBALL CAME AT 2:00 PM (The McKelIar Pickle Bailers VS Manitou Ridge Staff) A PUBLIC EVENT! FREE BBQ!

MAGNETAWAN AUGUST 16TH- Large Multi Family Yard Sale on Saturday August 16th at Lots 268 and Lot 276 on Whalley Lake Road EAST in Magnetawan. 9 am to 2 pm, Tools, toys, household items, something for everyone !!!

SPRUCEDALE Community Yard Sale, Saturday, August 16, 2025 9 am-2 pm. First come first Serve for tables inside the Sprucedale Community Centre and covered Ice Surface. $10/table set up at 8 am. Call (705) 685-7901 to book your table.

Sponsored by our Recreation Committee.

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Magnetawan EXCITING NEWS! TWO NEW ACCESSIBLE BENCHES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR USE AT THE CROFT RECREATIONAL PARK - TWO NEW ACCESSIBLE PICNIC TABLES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR USE ONE AT THE CROFT RECREATIONAL PARK & ONE AT THE MAGNETAWAN LIBRARY A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEER YOUTH ACCESSIBILITY LEADER (YAL} LILY DIGIACOMO .

MAGNETAWAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY is selling tickets for a beautiful ‘ Jake Rhodes’ chainsaw carving from the Municipality of Magnetawan to use as a fundraiser for our society.

We are having tickets printed and plan on being at the Magnetawan Farmer's Market each Saturday until Thanksgiving to sell. Once again, I am looking for volunteers to represent us at the market. If you are available any Saturday from now until October 11th, please let me know.

Thanks, Barbara Stewart - We appreciate your help!!

AHMIC MARINE SUMMER HOURS: -Summer HoursWeekdays 9AM-5PM , Saturdays 10AM-4PM , Sundays 11AM-4PM Municipality of Magnetawan -THE BOAT LOCKS ARE OPEN! Go through the locks to access - Ahmic Lake and Lake Cecebe THE LOCKS ARE OPEN DAILY - $5 PER DAY, PAY WITH EXACT CHANGE. - OPEN UNTIL AUGUST 31ST. DOWN TO AHMIC LAKE - IO:OOAM - 12:OOPM - 2:00PM - 4:00PM -6:00PM TO LAKE CECEBE - 10:30AM - 12:30PM 2:30PM - 4:30PM -6:30PM THE MAGNETAWAN HERITAGE CENTRE MUSEUM IS OPEN! - 4205 Highway 520 THE HERITAGE CENTRE MUSEUM WILL BE OPEN Daily 10:00arn to 5:30pm starting from Friday June 27th until Monday of the Labour Day Weekend!

DON'T FORGET TO STOP BY TO SEE OUR PUBLIC MURALS AND KISS THE MOOSE! MAGNETAWAN DUNCHURCH LEGION -THURSDAY HOURS: open Thursdays from 7 to 11 PM for cards/ fun darts/ shuffleboard.

ROCK 'N' ROLL IN THE MAG! FREE ROLLERSKATING FRIDAY NIGHTS 6-9 PM JULY AND AUGUST LOCATED AT THE MAGNE7AWAN LIONS' PAVILION -EQUIPMENT CAN BE PROVIDED OR BRING YOUR OWN ROLLERSKATES! SIZING AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS EACH CHILD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT HELMETS AND SAFETY WEAR RECOMMENDED - FOR MORE INFORMATION AND FOR REGISTRATION -FORMS CONTACT US (705) 3873947 OR RECREATION@MAGNETAWAN.COM MONDAY NIGHT ARCHERY IS BACK! Archery runs Mondays from 6pm to 8pm for the month of August - Just a few friendly reminders! **PLEASE NOTE THAT DUE TO THIS BEING A NASP RUN PROGRAM THE USE OF PERSONAL BOWS IS NOT PERMITTED ONLY EQUIPMENT PROVIDED BY THE NASP PROGRAM WILL BE PERMITTED PLEASE ENSURE YOU ARRIVE PROMPTLY AT 6PM LATE ARRIVALS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE! If you have not filled out consent forms we ask that you arrive at 5:45pm to ensure time to complete them. Please note

that participants must be 8 years of age and proof of age may be required. **Preregistration is preferred for registration/consent forms please visit our website at https://magnetawan. com/explore/recreation WEDNESDAYS IN AUGUST! AQUAFIT CLASSES WEDNESDAYS IN AUGUST FREE OF CHARGE! Municipality of Magnetawan - OFFERING FREE AQUAFIT FITNESS CLASSES WEDNESDAYS IN JULY AND AUGUST - AQUAFIT CLASSES WITH CINDY LEGGETT -WEDNESDAYS FROM 3:15 PM TO 4:00 PM AT THE MAGNETAWAN CENTENNIAL PARK BEACH - OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.MAGNETAWAN.COM FOR REGISTRATION FORMS. For more information, please contact the Municipal Office at (705) 387-3947 or by email at recreation@magnetawan.com Join us for PICKLEBALL TUESDAYS IN THE MAG!! Come join us OUTDOORS under the roof at the Magnetawan Lions Pavilion where it's shady and dry. Open to play from: - 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the morning, - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the afternoon, and - 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the evening PORT CARMENT MARINA - Port Carmen New Hours Alert! We're updating our hours to serve you better! Starting this week, here's when you'll find us: - Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM - Tuesday to Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Whether you’re dropping by for your favorites or just saying hello, we can’t wait to see you during our new hours. Thanks for your continued support!

AUGUST 16TH, 30TH - ART IN THE PARK AT THE VILLAGE GREEN – WITH NOMI DRORY - BIDDY STREET AND THE HERITAGE MUSEUM CENTRE - Saturdays 10AM- 1PM - For more information contact us at (705) 387-3947 AUGUST 16TH- 7PM-11PM- Almaguin Pride's Third Annual Pride Party at the Magnetawan Community Centre - Local Entertainment and Free Food Provided!

All Ages , Free Entry , Cash Bar AUGUST 16TH- Large Multi Family Yard Sale on Saturday August 16th at Lots 268 and Lot 276 on Whalley Lake Road EAST in Magnetawan. 9 am to 2 pm, Tools, toys, household items, something for everyone !!!

AUGUST 16TH - Join us on Saturday, August 16th from 7:00 to 11:00pm at the Magnetawan Community Centre for a night of fun and celebration! Featuring local entertainment (to be announced soon!), a silent auction, free food, and a cash bar, the Third Annual Pride Party is back and better than ever! Come celebrate the LGBTQ+ community in Almaguin in style!

Tickets are free, but we have a limited capacity! To ensure entry to the event, reserve your tickets on Eventbrite here: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-almaguin-pride-party-tickets-1447251300599?aff=oddtdtcreator AUGUST 16th - RICHARD HOWARD TRIO MUSIC IN THE PARK - AT THE MAGNETAWAN CENTENNIAL PARK GAZEBO - Don't forget your lawn chair! - IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER MUSIC IN THE PARK WILL BE HELD AT THE LIONS' PAVILION! Saturdays 7:00pm to 8:30pm.

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starting your fitness journey, these classes are a great way to connect with your community and prioritize your well-being. Tag a friend and make it a weekly tradition!

LANDFILL SUMMER HOURS 8AM TO 4PM -CHAPMAN LANDFILL OPEN: SUNDAY, MONDAY CROFT LANDFILL OPEN: TUESDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MUNICIPAL LANDFILLS AND RECYCLING - PLEASE VISIT OUR LANDFILL AND RECYCLING PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE AT - WWW.MAGNETAWAN.COM DROP IN PICKLE BALL - TUESDAYS - 10:00 AM TO 12:30 PM & 6:00 PM TO 7:30 PM. NOW INSIDE AT THE MAGNETAWAN COMMUNITY CENTRE! EQUIPMENT CAN BE PROVIDED OR BRING YOUR OWN PADDLES. Come join us indoors. Paddles and wiffle balls provided. All you need are indoor shoes MAGNETAWAN FIRE DEPARTMENT NEEDS YOU! Volunteers Needed There’s A Job for Everyone! Firefighter, Medical Responder ,Driver/ Operator, Accountability Person ,Safety Officer, Radio Operators, For an application or more information: -visit the Municipalities website www.magnetawan.com -call or text 705-3498477 -email fire@magnetawan.com -visit Station One at 81 Albert St. TRINITY UNITED CHURCH INVITES YOU TO HELP - Please help keep our community pantry full! We have many people using this and we are having a lot of difficulty keeping up with the needs. Please consider donating non-perishable foods and unopened toiletries to our pantry, located in the “mural” corner of the community center parking lot. There will also be donation boxes at the Market (near the coffee counter) and on the porch at Trinity United Church (kitty-corner from the Grill). As always, if you need something please take and use it, remembering that there are many in need. Have a wonderful time of giving thanks!

Are you, or is someone you know, a senior over 65? someone recovering from surgery or illness?; someone with a chronic or terminal illness?; or someone with a developmental disability? Magnetawan Meals On Wheels provides meal delivery to the Municipality of Magnetawan to those who are eligible Meals on Wheels We deliver ! Contact Volunteer Coordinators Bill & Mary Bishop @ 705-349-1264 for more details.

Quiet Bay Café, 5333 Hwy 124, Magnetawan is open for breakfast and lunch! OPEN! 6am to 2 pm TUESDAY .-Friday, & 8am to 2pm Sat-Sun. WE ARE CLOSED MONDAYS. MAGNETAWAN FRIENDSHIP CLUB AUGUST 22ND, 29TH- Friday- Euchre at 7pm Euchre is every Friday $5 for 64 Hands 7 pm at Friendsgip Club - Trish 705 465 2006 for more info MAGNETAWAN PUBLIC LIBRARY Magnetawan Public Library hours! 10am-5pm Tuesday thru Saturday!

AUGUST 20TH - 3PM-YOUTH BOOK CLUB SEPT 17TH, OCT 22ND, NOV 19TH. AUGUST 28TH- THURSDAY – 3PM- YOUTH GARDEN CLUB - SEPT 25TH, OCT 30TH, NOV 27TH. ALL CLUBS START AT 3PM AND LAST APPROXIAMATELY AN HOUR SEPTEMBER 9TH - 3PM- YOUTH CRAFT CLUB - OCT. 14TH, NOV 11THSATURDAYS! MAGNETAWAN LIBRARY BOOK SALE EVERY SATURDAY! 10AM-1PM - HARD

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Saturday August 16th at Lots 268 and Lot 276 on Whalley Lake Road EAST in Magnetawan.

9 am to 2 pm, Tools, toys, household items, something for everyone !!!

AUGUST 17TH – 10:30 AM CHRISTMAS IN AUGUST AT THE Knox Presbyterian Church, 28 Sparks St , Magnetawan with ‘The Heaven Scent Singers’ a professional singing group from the Niagara Falls - Traditional and Contemporary Christmas music to share again the joy of the Christmas message.

Please come and hear these beautiful voices tell the Christmas story once again in song and words of praise - “All Are Welcome” AUGUST 23rd - FILTHY RICH AND THE EMPTY POCKETSMUSIC IN THE PARK - AT THE MAGNETAWAN CENTENNIAL PARK GAZEBO Don't forget your lawn chair! - IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER MUSIC IN THE PARK WILL BE HELD AT THE LIONS' PAVILION! Saturdays 7:00pm to 8:30pm.

AUGUST 30th - CAMPFIRE POETS MUSIC IN THE PARK - AT THE MAGNETAWAN CENTENNIAL PARK GAZEBO - Don't forget your lawn chair! - IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER MUSIC IN THE PARK WILL BE HELD AT THE LIONS' PAVILION! Saturdays 7:00pm to 8:30pm.

SEPTEMBER 1ST - 2PM MAGNETAWAN CENTENNIAL PARK -ALL AGES WELCOME BRING YOUR OWN DRUM OR SHARE OURS! SEPTEMBER 4TH- TRINITY UNITED CHURCH PRESENTS OPEN MIC/TALENT NIGHT - DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 PM - ALL AGES - SOME EQUIPMENT WILL BE PROVIDED - FREE ENTRY INQ.705- 788-4490 - TRINITY UNITED CHURCH 144 SPARKS ST., MAGNETAWAN Almaguin Special Olympic Bowling is looking for volunteers to help out starting for the next bowling season in September 2025 at Riverbowl in Burk's Falls. It's approximately 3 hours every second Tuesday, from 10AM-1PM, during the months September through to May 1st, 2026. There's no greater feeling then being involved with Special Olympians. For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Cheryl Atkinson ( Community Coordinator) at almaguin@specialolympicsontario.ca ....you won't regret it Casino Bus!! The Ways and Means / Fundraising committee is looking for interested people who would like to participate in taking a bus to Casino Rama on a monthly basis. The cost participant is S30.) which includes $10.00 in free play. a bagged sandwich. drink and a cookie lunch. The committee is planning on making this a fun day, with singalongs, games; whatever you would like. If you are interested or know of anyone else, just let them know to call the Dunchurch Legion Branch 394 at 705 389 3031 and leave a message with your caller information.

You don't have to be a Legion Member to book and enjoy your day away. Parking available at the Branch.

GET MOVING! with Fitness and Yoga Classes in Magnetawan! Looking for a fun way to stay active, be social, and de-stress? Join us for two fun, weekly classes at the Magnetawan Community Centre—and the best part? They’re completely FREE! Monday Nights: “Fab, Fit, and Fun” 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Get your heart pumping and your energy up with this exciting fitness class, perfect for all levels! Thursday Nights: Yoga 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM Unwind and find your inner peace with a relaxing yoga session designed to rejuvenate your body and mind.

Location: Magnetawan Community Centre Cost: FREE Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or just

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We love it when our readers share their helpful tips! This edition, Heather Etches from Trout Creek, shares a recycling tip and a repurposing tip: · Cut the base off of your pickling vinegar plastic container, approximately 1/23 to 2 inches in height to use as a plastic tray set near the back of your kitchen sink this tray will hold a sponge or a piece of steel wool. · Unused and clean shower caps make great plastic bowl covers. They can be rinsed clean and hung to dry. Reuse them as often as you can and save money and the environment by not buying plastic wrap.

Thanks Heather, great tips! · Eat your broccoli! A healthy hint broccoli stimulates the body's detoxification system · Use dental floss to sew on buttons that will get a lot of hard use, you will be surprised how long they last! · To relieve a tension headache apply a compress of crushed mint leaves to your forehead · To remove the smell of onions from your hands rub them with dry mustard and then wash

· Keep your lettuce fresh for up to two weeks! the key is not to wash it until you are going to use it. Keep it wrapped in paper towel then add to a plastic bag and refrigerate. · If you place bay leaves in all your kitchen drawers and in the flour and sugar containers, you will keep any crawling critters away. · Prevent your cucumbers from getting slimy, wipe down with a mixture of water and 1/4 TSP baking soda and refrigerate · To revive limp asparagus, try placing them in a tall pot with ice water in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. · Protect pie crust. - Worried about burning your famous apple pie? Cover the edges with a ring cut out of aluminum foil to keep the crust from getting too brown. · Cottage cheese can be used in place of sour cream when making dips. Just place it in the blender until it is creamed. For those who count their protein intake this is a fantastic way to boost your protein! · To keep your pizza crust crispy, try placing the cheese on before the sauce. · Empty ketchup of mustard containers are great for decorating cakes or cookies · Cream cheese can be coloured with liquid food colouring as a filler for dainty rolled sandwiches. Try a different colour for each layer and slice as you would a jelly roll.

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Magnetawan cont...next page COVER $1 - PAPERBÅCK $0.50 STOP BY! WE HAVE A WONDERFUL SELECTION! BRING A BAG! WE HAVE LOTS TO CHOSE FROM! Calling All Young Book Lovers! Do you have a favourite series of books? Or a favourite topic you love to read about? Why not share that, and spark the joy Of reading in Others! Come to the library and fill Out an application, when picked you will be responsible for creating: Your own book display, Of your chosen books. A poster for your display. and creatively decorating it your way. Your display will be up in the library

for 1 week! Sign up at the Magnetawan Public Library -Ages 10 + AUGUST 29TH – 3-7PM- MAGNETAWAN CAR SHOW- HOSTED BY THE MAGNETAWAN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY - CASH PRIZES - PEOPLES CHOICE - FOOD VENDORS - MAGNETAWAN FAIR GROUNDS- FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL ED LAKE 705-262-3224 AUGUST 29TH, 30TH AND 31ST- Magnetawan Agricultural Society Fair -Sun. Aug 31 , Ecumenical Eve. Service https://magnetawanagricultural society.ca/

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North East Regional Finale Dan Castillo I headed down to Pennsylvania on the long weekend to shoot the NE Regional Finale and first match of the 2026 season at MKM Precision.

We had a huge group of Canadian shooters come down, most of which were on this years CAPRA World Championship team who are heading to the UK in a couple of weeks.

MKM definitely pulled out everything it could to not make it easy for us. Saturday brought us heavy rain and some good lightning strikes that delayed us for the better part of an hour in the morning. By the afternoon we were dealing with over 30C temperatures, with the humidity pushing it near 40C. The wind decided to show up like true MKM fashion too with switch winds.

My gear held strong and helped me make some good connections to have my best performance yet here.

Sunday’s conditions were better, rain was done before we got started and the sun wasn’t beating down on us too badly. Our squad was a little smaller than the day before, but we also got the privilege to shoot with the legendary Super Senior Dave Ostrowske. It was awesome getting to know him and I’m looking forward to the next time we get to shoot together.

Last but certainly not least I have to give a huge thank you to Mark Stevens, Jodie Stevens and Peyton Stevens for letting me tag along. I don’t think I would have been able to make this trip happen without you guys.

If you want to know more about this competitive sport drop me a line at; dancastillo94@hotmail.com

By Katey Brimacombe

On July 31st the Almaguin Gazelles and the Sundridge Women’s Chaos Hockey Group came together to host Sydney Kidd Day at the Sundridge, Strong, Joly Arena.

Sydney Kidd was raised in Sundridge and grew up playing hockey at the arena. Sydney is Sundridge’s first Professional Women’s Hockey Player and hopefully not the last.

She is a Canadian professional ice hockey player for the Toronto Furies of the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL). Kidd was an inaugural member of the (formerly) New York Riveters of the NWHL in 2015. Kidd joined the New York Riveters as for the NWHL's inaugural 2015/16 season, with a reported $15,000 salary.

She was among the first group of women hockey players to form a professional league and earn money playing the sport we all love.

The Sundridge NHL sign that sits proudly at the SSJ Arena was placed there is 2001 when Greg De Vries brought the Stanley Cup to Sun-

Dan Castillo Yesterday (August 9 th ) the Northern Rimfire Series match was held in Clinton, Ontario. It was a heater of a day, both literally and figuratively!

Highest temperatures I saw on my Kestrel was about 32C or 90F in the share and variable wind from 4mph all the way up to 16mph gusts.

These conditions definitely made it so that we all had to be on our game throughout the day.

I was feeling pretty good throughout the day and was able to not have any major mental errors until my 2 nd last stage of the day.

Congratulations to the winners and good luck to all the CAPRA members going to the UK for the Worlds!!!!

Overall it was an awesome course of fire put on

by Northern Rimfire Series and I can’t wait for the finale in Magnetawan, Ontario next month (September 12,13 &14). I can’t thank my friends and squad mates enough for a great

weekend and to the Fabers for hosting us!

Mark Stevens coming in clutch with the canopy!

I don’t think I would have lasted as long as I did without the shade. Lol This is my best finish in a NRS match to date, and my gear has definitely helped me make the most of every situation.

If you want to learn more about this competitive sport please email me at; dancastillo94@ hotmail.com

Jim, yelling at the top of his lungs: “Cyndi” he announced, "From now on, you need to know that I am the man of this house and my word is law.

You will prepare me a gourmet meal tonight and when I'm done eating my meal, you will serve me a scrumptious dessert. After dinner. you are going to go upstairs with me and we will have the kind of sex that I want! Afterwards, you are going to draw me a bath so I can relax. You will wash my back and towel me dry and bring me my robe. Then, you will massage my feet and hands. Then tomorrow. guess who's going to dress me and comb my hair?" Cyndi replies, "The funeral director would be my first guess."

Ladies as Role Models

Jim Shedden-GNA We have so many young female role models these days.

Catlin Clark-the phenom basketball player for the Indiana Fever. Catlin is re-writting the WNBA story.

I AM SO FREAKING BORED THAT I AM READY TO CALL JAKE FROM STATE FARM TO ASK HIM WHAT HE IS WEARING.

SHE SHOOTS, SHE SCORES

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have not been any further athletes to make it to the Big Show. That same year the Sundridge Chaos had just started practicing and playing Women’s Hockey in Sundridge. A couple years after that the Almaguin Gazelles formed, the first all-girls hockey association in the Almaguin area. It is remarkable that after only 25 years we could all get together to celebrate Syd the Kidd getting her name recognized on the bright yellow sign. Sydney also remarked that she was astonished over having to get dressed in the closet of the arena as a young girl to then being giving the opportunity to play for the 1st women’s professional hockey league. The young girls that can now enter the arena and see a female hockey player’s name on the sign are truly fortunate to have a role modal who came from our home ice. Gazelle’s Ava and Sophia had a speech to express this to Sydney with much thanks for showing them that dreams can come true.

“Thank yous” go out to the SSJ Arena Committee and Arena Manager Adam for listen to the sign committee’s request. The Sign Committee was made up of Katey Brimacombe, Sally Hitchcock, Chantel Wilson, and Kara Mitchell.

Big change is possible in our communities when citizens can find solutions and work together with our Municipalities.

If you are interested in playing women’s hockey this year, please contact the area at 705-384-5571 for ice times and if you have any future female hockey stars, reach out to almaguin.gazelles@ outlook.com.

Canada’s Own Summer MacIntosh- at just 18 years old, is a multiple World Champion and World Record holder. Penny Oleksiak is Canada's most decorated Olympian, with nine medals from the Olympics and World Championships.

And how about Sydney Kidd from Sundridge.... story to the left.

And now the first professional female major league baseball umpire-Jen Pawol.

Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.

Pawol’s much-anticipated debut came as the first base umpire for last Saturday’s first game of a split doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins.

There are lots of women role models for our kids these days. It doesn’t have to be “glitter & pop”; but down to earth people.

A Service of Music, Worship & Togetherness

Christmas in August! with the Heaven Scent Trio (Angels!)

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So, Cyndi accidentally stepped on my foot: " Sorry. " Accidentally stepped on one of the dog’s paw’s: "Oh my God, I'm so SORRY! Are you ok buddy? I'm SO, SO sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you.

I LOVE you. You want a treat?

You're the best boy, yes you are."

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KEARNEY REGATTA DOES IT AGAIN And the Winner is:

The Kearney Regatta was another huge hit.

What is it with Kearney? The Dog Sled Race. The Car Show and the famous Regatta. Keaney has it rockin.

Devon Slade from Milton, Ontario wins the Watermelon Eating Contest at the Kearney Regatta.

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THE FISH ARE BITING AND THEY ARE CATCHING! ‘Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day...

Teach a man to fish, and suddenly he's got to buy himself $3k worth of rods, reels, flies, and waders - then a boat, AND a truck!’

GNA LOVES FISH PICS! Do you have one to brag about? Please send them our way! Greatnortharrow@gmail.com MEMORIES, FISH STORIES, AND FAMILY TIME

(in this photo: James and Sayer - Photo Credit: Luigi Micelli) In the summer of 1996 James Gilliland Sr. asked me to take his two son's fishing on Ahmic Lake.

James (9) and Jordan(10) at the time we're both eager to learn how to fish on Ahmic.

We had an adventure not only that day but many more after, during their visits from Pennsylvania.

Thirty years later we reconnected with James (39) and Jordan (40) , and had a great morning of fishing on Ahmic lake.

Along for the trip was Jame's son Sayer (9), who has a passion for the outdoors. He out fished his dad and uncle.

What a great day and cherished memory for me to share a day fishing with another generation of the Gilliland family.

IN PURSUIT OF THE BIG ONE! - TROPHY PIKE! NICE CATCHING JARED LONG Jared says, ‘after four summers of studying patterns, testing strategies, and losing fish for various reasons, I FINALLY managed to land a trophy Ahmic Lake Pike in my kayak.’ ‘ 37” length, 19” girth, 14.8 pounds. Over the years I can remember 6 different fish of this calibre that have either pulled the hooks or broken my line before I could get it in. This has been a

Melanie Mundy of Magnetawan landed a beauty! She told us, ‘I just threw my arm out reeling in this 30inch monster’, nicely done!

Morgan Gast caught this 14 pound beauty on Ahmic Lake!

Jim & Cyndi long time dream for me.’

Nicely done Jared! You should be really proud of this catch!

PROUD MOM AND SON FISHING ON AHMIC Fun Mom moment, memories are made like this! Morning walleye on Ahmic. My son's was a bit bigger, lol

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John Punter Jr. enjoyed a nice catch at Horn Lake! Horn Lake Big Bass - August 9th .

LOOKS LIKE DINNER TO ME! START THEM YOUNG! Justin Alexander Clemens , Proud Dad, said, ‘’ ‘My daughter caught the biggest rock bass I ever seen!’ Be proud Dad, we love seeing little ones fishing!

Nice catching Jim! on Pickerel Lake at the Pickerel Lake Lodge! Thanks for sharing Susan Pincoe!

A Look Back…

Canadian Author, Farley Mowat in Italy in the Spring of 1945’ during WWII Thank You for your service Farley Mowat.

Who knew he would go on to write some of the best, and well loved Canadian stories of our time.

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Jim Shedden-GNA A few years ago, when Henry was a puppy, we had a dog walker named Morgan. Every day after school, Morgan would stop by and take our three Newfoundlands—Kelcey Sr., Maggie, and Sherman—out for a walk.

When Henry joined our family, I decided to take a photograph of the two of them every year.

It’s been amazing to watch them grow together.

Morgan now lives in British Columbia but comes back to her grandparents’ home in Magnetawan every summer. Here is the yearly shot taken today. Wow, it’s a hot one! I noticed that Stuey wasn't letting his dog wander off without him.

Fred Eaglesmith will tour three small towns in Northern Ontario Sept 26, 27 & 28, 2025. In just weeks, Fred Eaglesmith & Tif Ginn will be playing a northern run of 3 live concerts. You won't want to miss attending these intimate halls, promising excellent sound: Pointe Au Baril Community Centre, Friday, Sept.

26 at 7:30 p.m. Gore Bay Commumunity Hall (Manitoulin Island), Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m.

unvarnished truth have been covered by the likes of Alan Jackson, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert and countless others. Over 120 artists from Bluegrass to Punk have recorded his popular tune, “Alcohol & Pills”. His hit, “Trucker's Speed”, has been named to the 100 Top Americana Songs of All Time, and garnered over 60 million views with over 6 thousand independent videos having been created on Tik Tok. For the last 15 years, Eaglesmith has been joined

by Texas-born, multi-instrumentalist, Tif Ginn, who also happens to be his wife. Together they have developed a musical symbiosis that only comes from countless miles, shared stages and an undeniable chemistry. With Tif's harmonies

Bruce Mines Community Hall, Sunday, Sept.

28 at 3 p.m. (Matinee Concert) Concert tickets are $50 Advance and $60 at the Door. Advance Tickets will be sold online at www.fredeaglesmith.com and some local outlets. After a touring hiatus, many of Fred's shows have recently sold out, so fans are advised to purchase in advance. All ages are welcome. Fred Eaglesmith is a Juno Award winning poet of rural Canada. He has spent four decades turning service station stories, county fair romances, broken down old tractors, and gravel roads into timeless songs. His devoted fan base, affectionately known as "Fred Heads" and a reputation for delivering shows that are equal parts intimate and electrifying, have established this founder of Alt-Country as the benchmark for his contemporaries as well as aspiring artists.

Eaglesmith's songs, filled with wit, heart, and

cutting through the mix and the addition of new instrumentation, 30 year old songs land like fresh revelations and new tunes take shape in real time with one wheel off the track. Eaglesmith carries the weight of a legend lightly. After a lifetime of touring and 25 albums under his belt he'd have every right to rest on his laurels.

Instead, now he's doing what he's always done: pointing the truck toward Canada's back roads, where the next great night of music waits to be sparked. His signature sound of country soul & rock energy with his between-song tales only he can tell - equally hilarious & heartbreaking - make the Fred Eaglesmith Show unmatched. Fred doesn't just perform in these small towns, he plugs into their heartbeat. After all these years, that's still his superpower.

be held at St. Paul’s United Church in Golden Valley.

- PARRY SOUND - Bid Euchre Cards Monday at 1:00 pm and Friday at 7:00 pm at the PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB - SPRUCEDALE – Sprucedale Senior’s Friendship Club - Mondays at 1 pm Ladies Euchre, Men Welcome! This is now a MIXED EVENT! 7pm Dabber Bingo doors open at 6 pm.

-POWASSAN – 250 CLARK – Monday at 1pm

Legion for some fun! Euchre Thursday 2-4 pm.

– SPRUCEDALE- Mixed Euchre Thursday at 7:00 pm these events take place at the Community Centre, 31 William Street.

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BINGO AND EUCHRE, CRIBBAGE & BRIDGE! INSERT NEW BINGO/EUCHRE HEADER BURK’S FALLS SEPTEMBER 6TH – ARBF MONTHLY BINGO Mark your calendars! DOORS OPEN AT 5:30pm - MINI GAMES START AT 6:30pm - REGULAR GAMES TO FOLLOW Minimum 2 strip purchase to play , Monthly Special Game worth $100.00 ,All proceeds are going to support the fair, other events and activities hosted by the ARBF. BREAK OPEN , BALLS TICKETS ARE BACK! YOUR CHANCE TO WIN $200.00 CASH MONEY -NO OUTSIDE - FOOD OR DRINKS - KITCHEN IS OPEN -HOT DOGS , CHIPS, POP, WATER, , COFFEE AND TEA - ARBF- MONTHLY BINGO BURK'S FALLS ARENA KARL CROZIER ROOM. SEPTEMBER 19TH - BURK’S FALLS LIONS BINGO AT THE SENIORS CENTRE ABOVE THE LIBRARY - Every 3RD Friday! - Doors Open at 6:30 pm Games start at 7 pm DUNCHURCH -WHITESTONE AUGUST 22ND, 29TH, - – mark your calendar – bring your daubers and we will once again have the Community Hall ring with the sound of BING0! YELL IT OUT LOUD! B-I- N-G-O!!!!

PARRY SOUND – AUGUST 18TH, 25TH, MONDAYS -MONDAY NIGHT BINGO AT 7PM- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AUGUST 18TH, 25TH, -MONDAYS- MONDAY NIGHT BINGO 7PM AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH HALL – ITS BEST TO ARRIVE BEFORE 6PM TO GE A SEAT! PERRY AUGUST 20TH, 27TH - BINGO!!! EMSDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY- EVERY WEDNESDAY - Over 40 years of fun – ‘A little bingo with

BIG prizes’. DOORS OPEN AT 530PM - GAMES STARTS AT 6:45 PM - NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK PLEASE – The Canteen will be OPEN! 25 JOSEPH STREET www.emsdaleagriculturabociety.com PORT LORINGAUGUST 19TH, 26TH -TUESDAYS- TUESDAY NIGHTS- BRANCH 415 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION -BINGO - EVERY TUESDAY EVENING STARTS AT 7:30 POWASSAN AUGUST 20TH TH, 27TH - WEDNESDAYS – 250 CLARK- BINGO AT 1PM SPRUCEDALE AUGUST 18TH, 25TH – BINGO , BINGO, BINGO! Sprucedale Seniors BINGO at Sprucedale Community Centre. Our numbers have been low if our players could pass the word about the Bingo. More players will add to us increasing our payouts. Please note we have not raised our prices on the bingo sheets. We have a wide variety of goodies at the concession, helpful volunteers, we are only 7 minutes from Hwy 11 at the centre of Sprucedale. Age limit is 18 to play if more information is needed touch base with Lynda 705-571-4797. Hope to see you there in Monday nights.

EUCHRE SUNDAYS - AUGUST 17TH, 24TH, 31ST MCKELLAR – AT 1PM - Euchre at McKellar Community Centre, bid euchre games begin at 1 p.m. Cost is $5 coffee and snacks included.

Everyone welcome. Beginners welcome! Come out and learn how to play and join in the fun!

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MONDAYS !!!! - AUGUST 18TH, 25TH- (THEY SHOULDN’T BE BORING! ) GOLDEN VALLEY- Monday Night Bid Euchre will

TUESDAYS- AUGUST 19TH, 26TH Afternoons from 1:30 - 4ish followed by a light snack - RESTOULE – LEGION - Euchre Night! Come on out! 7 pm to close! EVERY TUESDAY - KEARNEY –LEGION - REGULAR EUCHRE I0am -DUNCHURCH – LEGION- EUCHRE 7:30PM WEDNESDAYS - AUGUST 20TH, 27THPOWASSAN – 250 CLARK – WEDNESDAY at 1pm SATURDAYS - AUGUST 2ND, 9TH, 16TH, 23RD, 30TH MAGNETAWAN- DUNCHURCH LEGION - Euchre at 1 PM on Saturdays. The cost is $5.00.

– McKELLAR- - Seniors euchre Thursdays 1pm at the McKellar Community Centre. All welcome. 10 games/8hands. Lots of fun and friendship to be had!

– KEARNEY LEGION - BID EUCHRE - New players always welcome- Join in on a fun morning of conversation and meeting new friends. Beginning 10am – noon -PORT LORING- LEGION BRANCH 415 - Every Thursday - Bid Euchre 7pm Join us for some fun with family and friends!

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FRIDAYS - AUGUST 22ND, 29TH -HURDVILLE - Euchre at the Hurdville Community Club Friday nights – 7pm. -- MAGNETAWAN - - EUCHRE AT THE FRIENDSHIP CLUB - at 7 pm -PARRY SOUND - Regular Euchre 1:00 pm at the PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB -SOUTH RIVER- EUCHRE - 1:30-3:30PM, DROPIN, CASUAL, FUN CARD GAMES- AT SOUTH RIVER FRIENDLY CIRCLE SATURDAY- AUGUST 23RD, 30TH - DUNCHURCH – LEGION BRANCH 394- ; Saturday 1 - 6 PM euchre. cost of cards is $5.00 CRIBBAGE -PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB- CRIBBAGE on Thursdays at 1pm -SOUTH RIVER - TUESDAYS – CRIBBAGE - 1:30PM - CONTACT ANDY PARENT 705-386-0093- AT SOUTH RIVER FRIENDLY CIRCLE -DUNCHURCH LEGION – CRIBBAGE – FRIDAYS -:00pm BRIDGE MONDAYS - BRIDGE GROUP 1:00 PM, CONTACT Hazel Hornibrook 705-334-0590- AT SOUTH RIVER FRIENDLY CIRCLE THURSDAYS- BRIDGE 1:00PM. CONTACT Hazel Hornibrook 705-384-0590- AT SOUTH RIVER FRIENDLY CIRCLE

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Parry Sound TUESDAY NIGHTS - WEEKLY CLASSIC CAR SHOWS PARRY SOUND CRUZERS - CLASSIC CAR SHOWS 2025 SEASON *DOWNTOWN* *PARRY SOUND* ON JAMES STREET (BETWEEN SEGUIN AND MARY ST) Tuesdays 6:00pm-8:OO pm NOW UNTIL September 30th 2025 (weather permitting) EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT! DOWNTOWN PARRY SOUND -FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN : GREAT CLASSIC CARS (BRING YOURS) - 50 / 50 DRAW, Ice Cream Truck, RAFFLE TICKETS FOR DOOR PRIZES -FREE TICKETS for CHILDREN'S PRIZES - 50's, 60's and 70's Music New Municipal Speed Camera Coming Soon!

In our ongoing commitment to road safety, The Town of Parry Sound has introduced an Automated Speed Enforcement program. This initiative utilizes cameras and speed measurement tools to uphold speed limits in the Community Safety Zone on Joseph Street, near the high school and new recreation centre.

PARRY SOUND TAXI SERVICE! - now serving Wasauksing First Nation and Parry Sound areas, Clean and courteous service. Clean cars, locally owned, friendly drivers. Call for your ride today. CHI-MUKWA’S TAXI 705-774-6531 NEW DROP IN PROGRAMS ‘SUMMER AT CSS’. TUESDAYS STARTING JULY 8TH- gentle exercise 1:30-2:30, WEDNESDAYS – Social time 1:30-3pm- join us for some summer fun in our activity room. 60 James Street. Community Support Services – 705-746-5602 x 104/106 AUGUST 17TH- GEORGIAN BAY BIOSPHERE MNIDOO GAMII Eating in Season EATS SERIES Eat Around The Sound , Gardening care, storage, recipes, saving seeds. Held at Yvonne Williams Community Garden AUGUST 17TH- ONION AND GARLIC OH MY! GEORGIAN BAY BIOSPHERE MNIDOO GAMII Eating in Season EATS SERIES Eat Around The Sound , Gardening care, storage, recipes, saving seeds. Held at Yvonne Williams Community Garden - Workshops 10:00 - 11:30am Space limited.

AUG 19TH- 7pm - 9pm- Bands on the Bay: Nicole Christian - Domino's Pizza Parry Sound presents Bands on the Bay: Free Summer Concerts A free concert overlooking the bay?

This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances are held outside on our bayside deck, or inside in case of rain from June to August. Domino's Pizza Parry Sound will be on-site selling pizza, AUGUST 20TH - 1ST ANNIVERSARY POTLUCK !!! The Autism and ADHD Meetup is celebrating ONE YEAR!! Come celebrate one year of connection, community and shared awesomeness! We are having a relaxed and friendly potluck party. All Autistic AUGUST 22ND- 5PM- BOBBY ORR HALL OF FAME CELEBRATION OF INDUCTEES - PRESENTED BY THE BOBBY ORR HALL OF FAME - Join us at the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame for a celebration of inductees on August 22! See the newly renovated Hall of Fame exhibition, enjoy a meal of Georgian Bay Pickerel, cash bar, and entertainment by media personality Jim Ralph. This event is a great chance to support the Hall of Fame and connect with inductees. Doors at 5pm, Dinner at 6pm, Entertainment at 7pm, Reception at 8:30pm.

Your attendance will help the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame support new educational initiatives and continued operation. Tickets are $95 + HST. Tickets at the Box Office at The Stockey Centre and Bobby Orr Hall of Fame. Please call at 705-746-4466 ext. 405, or stop buy in person to purchase your tickets at 2 Bay Street!

AUGUST 23RD – 9 AM – 12PM - REPAIR CAFÉ - Volunteer 'fixers' will show you how to fix your item while they work on it! Jewelry & Zippers , Clothes & Garden Tools -Registration Recommended - georgianbaybiosphere.com/events OR Call 705-774-0978 GEORGIAN BAY BIOSPHERE MNIDOO GAMII - Mary Street Centre , 24 Mary Street, AUGUST 23RD – 9 AM – 12PM - REPAIR CAFÉ - Volunteer 'fixers' will show you how to fix your item while they work on it! Jewelry & Zippers , Clothes & Garden Tools -Registration Recommended - georgianbaybiosphere.com/ events OR Call 705-774-0978 GEORGIAN BAY BIOSPHERE MNIDOO GAMII - Mary Street Centre , 24 Mary Street, AUGUST 24TH- TALKING ABOUT TOMATOES - GEORGIAN BAY BIOSPHERE MNIDOO GAMII Eating in Season EATS SERIES Eat Around The Sound , Gardening care, storage, recipes, saving seeds. Held at Yvonne Williams Community Garden - AUGUST 24TH, , Talking about Tomatoes, 10:00 - 11:30am Space limited.

AUG 23RD - Repair Café - 9:00 am – 12:00 pm - 33 MARY STREET. - A Repair Café is a free community event where registered participants can bring an item to be repaired by a volunteer.

- Repair Cafés are a growing movement happening all over the world! Not only is it a place to gather and connect, but people can learn new skills and help support a shifting culture towards repairing items and waste reduction. This Repair Café will focus on fabric repairs such as zippers, buttons, and small holes, knives/axes/ shovels in need of sharpening, and more!

Registration is optional, but it helps us to ensure that volunteers can help with your repair.

Register ahead here: https://form.jotform. com/240236097629259 AUG. 24TH – 7PM- Christina Hutt: The Spirit of Patsy Cline– A Riveting Tribute to an Icon -AT THE STOCKEY CENTRE - Christina Hutt doesn’t just perform The Spirit of Patsy Cline—she embodies it. With a voice that echoes the velvety warmth and haunting depth of the country legend herself, Christina transports audiences back to a golden era of music. From the first note to the last, she weaves a spell of nostalgia, taking listeners on an emotional journey that ranges from tearful remembrance to joyous singalongs.

Her powerful yet tender renditions of timeless classics like Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, and Walkin’ After Midnight stir something deep within the soul. Audiences find themselves swept away, reliving cherished memories or discovering the magic of Patsy Cline’s music for the first time.

Whether it’s the heartfelt storytelling, the rich, resonant timbre of Christina’s voice, or the sheer authenticity of her performance, each show is an experience—one that lingers long after the final applause. . TICKETS ON SALE AT THE BOX OFFICE

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AUG 26TH - 7pm - 9pm - Bands on the Bay: Madison Muelle - Domino's Pizza Parry Sound presents Bands on the Bay: Free Summer Concerts A free concert overlooking the bay?

This is The Thing To Do on a summer Tuesday evening! Performances are held outside on our bayside deck, or inside in case of rain from June to August. Domino's Pizza Parry Sound will be on-site selling pizza.

AUGUST 30th – FOLEY FALL FAIR HORSE SHOW – 60 RANKIN LAKE ROAD SEPT 5TH – 8PM - Hill McGraw: A Tribute to Faith Hill and Tim McGraw – AT THE STOCKEY CENTRE - The Hill McGraw experience brings together the best of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s chart-topping hits, captivating the audience with their timeless melodies and heartfelt lyrics.

From the soaring ballads that tug at the heartstrings to the infectious up-tempo anthems, every song is flawlessly performed, capturing the essence of the original artists’ captivating performances. With Derek as Tim McGraw, and his band Lincoln County along side Janna Leduc as Faith Hill the tribute show infuses all the elements of Soul to Soul tour Tim and Faith did together, creating a powerful and dynamic interpretation of the couples songs. Fans of all ages and are sure to be enthralled by this tribute show, as it pays homage to the incredible talent and lasting legacy of two of country music’s most beloved artists. . TICKETS ON SALE AT THE BOX OFFICE SEPT 11TH- 7:30PM - Grease The Concert & Music of the 50s and 60s AT THE STOCKEY CENTRE - A Tribute To Grease and the Music of the 50’s and 60’s is an all-Canadian professional production complete with amazing multi-media video. A Tribute to Grease features a superb cast and a repertoire that covers some of the greatest songs of the 50’s and 60’s. This company of talented singers, actors and comedians will leave you spellbound with their uncanny portrayal of “Grease” and the Music from the 50’s and 60’s.

Re-live the days of soda pop and drive-ins, poodle skirts, greased back hair, winged Cadillacs, those hazy summer days and of course …the MUSIC! This exciting live musical stage show will take you back in time to those memorable days etched in our lives by the tunes and stars of a legendary era. Who knows you just might find yourself on stage with us doing the hand jive.

Great Family Entertainment! Just a Few of the Songs: Born to Hand Jive, Greased Lightening, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted, Hand Jive, You’re The One That I Want. TICKETS ON SALE AT THE BOX OFFICE SEPTEMBER 13TH -SUPER SQUASH - GEORGIAN BAY BIOSPHERE MNIDOO GAMII Eating in Season EATS SERIES Eat Around The Sound , Gardening care, storage, recipes, saving seeds. Held at Yvonne Williams Community Garden - Super Squash! Workshops 10:00 11:30am Space limited.

SEPT 27TH- Special Show Announcement.

AT THE STOCKEY - Fandango. FIRST TIME IN PARRY SOUND. DON'T MISS IT! - The ZZ Top Experience! At The Charles W. Stockey Centre in PARRY SOUND! It’s a concert. It’s a multimedia barrage. It’s a ZZ Top-u-mentary in full costume and coolness! - Fandango is North America’s premier tribute to the sound and the fury that is ZZ Top. You’ve never seen a show like it -anywhere. That is, until now! A flurry of costume changes. Multitudes of signature guitars. Spectacular sound, lights and pageantry. Beautiful Cirque Du Soleil dancers. And of course, those legendary beards. It’s the renowned Vegas-style ZZ Top celebration to behold and be there! Gimme All your Lovin’ and put on your Cheap Sunglasses for this journey from the Tush kickin’ tunes of 70’s to the Legs stompin’ hits of the 80’s!

FITNESS THURSDAYS! - 25 MARY STREET – 11AM- 12PM - 25 Church Street - Indoor walking during the winter. - Stretching and Balance using Fitness Bands. All are welcome! PARRY SOUND FRIENDSHIP CENTRE - for more info contact: Tracey@psfc.ca (705) 746-5970 Ext. 115 or Rebecca@psfc.ca (705) 746-0571 AFTER SCHOOL WEDNESDAYS – PARRY SOUND FRIENDSHIP CLUB- Ages 7-12 - 3:30PM – 5PM - Homework- Activities – Crafts - PARRY SOUND FRIENDSHIP CENTRE PSFC.CC BINGO NIGHTS! - MONDAY NIGHT BINGO AT 7PM- KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - BINGO NIGHTS! - MONDAY NIGHT BINGO 7PM AT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH HALL – ITS BEST TO ARRIVE BEFORE 6PM TO GET A SEAT! PARRY SOUND FOOD BANK IS IN NEED! Food Bank use is up 40% in the Parry Sound area and the shelves are becoming very empty. Cash donations are welcomed and need as well as non perishable food. A drop off slot is located at the top of the ramp after hours, or drop inside of the Parry Sound Harvest Share. 93 James St. Parry Sound. Monday - Friday. 9 till 3 . Everything is so appreciated, please help if you can.

THURSDAYS- CANADORE COLLEGE WEST Want to join the fun? Every Thursday, we host exciting activities as part of our seniors programming. From exploring your creative side, enjoying outdoor walks, exciting game days, and more. Come make some memories with us!

WEDNESDAY nights at the Trestle Brewing Company – Trivia at the Trestle 6:30 PM - 9PM MONDAY, THURSDAY AND FRIDAYS Pool (billiards) Downstairs Monday, Thursday and Friday- 9:00 am – 11:45 am and 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB Bid Euchre Cards Monday at 1:00 pm and Friday at 7:00 pm at the PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB Darts Wednesday at 1:30 pm (Sept to June only) at the PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB Regular Euchre Cards Friday at 1:00 pm at the PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB Cribbage Cards Thursday at 1:00 pm at the PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB AUGUST 16TH- THIRD SATURDAY EVERY MONTH! Jam Session (Music & Singing; Dancing) Tuesday from 10:00 am to 11:45 am at the PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB No admission fee for members in good standing.

Tai Chi Practice Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ($3 for paid members) at the PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB Aqua Fitness The Grand Tappattoo Resort Monday (low impact) from 10:00 am to 11:30 am- Must be a member to participate. Fees: $6.00

Activity Fees: To play cards member fees are $5.00 and non-member fees $6.00. Visitors are welcome to join us for any or all of these activities. Coffee and Tea are available FREE ADULT WEEKLY EVENT! ADHD & AUTISM MEETUP! HOSTED BY MICHELLE AINSWORTH - PARRY SOUND COUNSELLING -DROP IN WEDNESDAYS 6-8 PM , GIBSON GALLERY ART AND MERCANTILE: - 47 Gibson Street Parry Sound - Questions? Call or Text: (705) 380-3450 Run by an autistic person, this is a safe, pressure- free space to meet, unmask, be authentically themselves and be creative. No art experience necessary! Each week we will be creating a different form of art including painting, music and more! WE WELCOME ALL ADULTS WHO ARE AUTISTIC AND OR THOSE WHO HAVE ADHD, INCLUDING THOSE WHO SELF- IDENTIFY THURSDAYS - FREE COMMUNITY LUNCH! Mary Street Centre, 11am-1pm. Goodwill donations Welcome! Thursday Community Lunch - Mary Street Centre , 24 Mary St., Parry Sound - 11 AM to 1 PM If you have an event, or know of an event, please send it to us at Greatnortharrownewspaper@gmail.com. We love ‘GOOD NEWS!’ We also welcome celebrations!

TRANSFER STATION HOURS: Summer hours.

This schedule will run until October 19th. Please make note of the changes to plan your visits accordingly: Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Tuesday: CLOSED - Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Thursday: CLOSED- Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Saturday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:30 PM- CLOSED ON ALL STAT HOLIDAYS Please note: We are in the process of updating our signage to reflect the correct summer dates.

Thank you for your cooperation and please ensure timely disposal of your recyclables and waste! For further information and updates, stay connected with us here.

PARRY SOUND PUBLIC LIBRARY - 29 Mary Street 705-746-9601 - askus@pspl.ca Hours - Tue – Thur - 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, Friday - 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday - 10:00 am 2:00 pm, Sun – Mon - Closed We are closed for all Statutory Holidays.

AUGUST 20TH, 27TH- Parry Sound Public Library French Group - Are you learning to speak French? Would like to practice your language skills with other French speakers in Parry Sound? Join us at the library for a weekly casual French Group. (not formal lessons) Drop-in • All skill levels welcome - Located in the auditorium. (not wheelchair accessible) Wednesdays 4:30 to 6 pm -29 Mary Street Parry Sound - askus@ pspt.ca • 705-746-9601 AUGUST 21ST, 28TH- – CHESS CLUB TUESDAYS - 1:00 p.m. - Join our Chess Club to practice, learn, and sharpen your chess skills in a family friendly environment. - Drop-in · No registration required. All ages and skill levels welcome (supervised youth please) - For more information, contact PSPL at 705-746-9601 or askus@pspl.ca AUGUST 23RD, 28TH- 11AM-12PM - LEGO Club - Themed Lego building. Join us in the children's section of the library for themed LEGO building. - Drop-in Program AUGUST – YOGA DROP IN WITH MAGDA HUMPHREY COMMUNITY CENTRE: THURSDAY 9:30-10:30 AM - ORRVILLE COMMUNITY CENTRE: MON & FRIDAY 9:30- 10:30 AM This summer program is by donation (suggested $5/class) to cover the cost of our certified yoga instructor. For more info call Community Support Services 705-746-5602 x. 104 AUGUST 19TH – HOME ALONE COURSE - Registration Required (age 9 + only) Register - Home Alone Course - Aug 19, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. - The Home Alone course with First Aid for ages 9 and up prepares our youth to start to stay home alone in small time periods. What if a child misses their bus in the morning and you are gone to work? We will teach them what to do... what if you are late getting off work or run into traffic and are 30 mins late getting home? We teach kids to make Smart and Safe decisions while being home alone. What if they eat a snack and choke?

Don't worry... we cover this!!!Course cost: $ 65.00 -Course includes a Home Alone Work booklet, Home Alone Certificate of Completion and a mini flashlight. - Located in the library auditorium - not wheelchair accessible AUGUST 20TH - Babysitting Course - Registration Required (age 10+ only) Babysitting Course - Aug 20, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

– 4:00 p.m.IN-CLASS BABYSITTING & SIBLING CARE WITH FIRST AID AND CPR/AED • AGES 10+ The Revamped and Revised Babysitting Course now places a stronger emphasis on First Aid skills. The Babysitting Program will prepare you to be a fantastic babysitter! Our goal is to instill in you the confidence and abilities you need to keep children safe, make good decisions, keep the kids happy, and healthy while in your care.

The Babysitting training includes everything from dealing with challenging situations to leadership and professional conduct as a babysitter.

Babysitting has the potential to increase and deepen the sense of responsibility that older kids have when caring for smaller youngsters.

- Course cost: $ 70.00 - Course includes a Babysitting Work booklet, Babysitting Business Resume, Babysitting Certificate of Completion, and a mini first aid kit. - Located in the library auditorium - not wheelchair accessible AUGUST 24TH- Christina Hutt: The Spirit of Patsy Cline – A Riveting Tribute to an Icon at the Stockey Centre - Christina Hutt doesn’t just perform The Spirit of Patsy Cline—she embodies it. Tickets are $24.95 + HST each. This is a pub-style event, tables of 8 can be reserved for your group of friends when all the tickets are purchased at once!

AUGUST 25TH AT 7PM WORLD PREMIERE:SECRETS OF WICKENSBURG PRESENTED BY THE STOCKEY CENTRE &THE BIG SOUND INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL. Join us for the World Premiere of the third installment of the Wickensburg film series! Filmed in Parry Sound and the West Parry Sound Area. This is a free event with general seating. Tickets aren’t required.

Seats are first come, first served.

AUGUST 28TH – 7PM- Classic Lightfoot Live – The Songs of Gordon Lightfoot. Classic Lightfoot Live is Canada’s premier tribute to the legendary folk rocker, Gordon Lightfoot. Don’t miss this

Small towns & proud ... connecting communities

exceptional tribute show, Classic Lightfoot Live!

Tickets are $70.00 each.

SEPTEMBER 5TH AT 8PM - HILL MCGRAW: A TRIBUTE TO FAITH HILL & TIM MCGRAW PRESENTED BY EPIC LIVE CONCERTS - The Hill McGraw experience brings together the best of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s chart-topping hits, captivating the audience with their timeless melodies and heartfelt lyrics. Tickets are $45.00 each.

PSPL Adult Literacy Program - Scheduled with tutor- English Language Learning with tutorcontact PSPL at 705-746-9601 or askus@pspl.ca PARRY SOUND LEGION BRANCH 117 Friday Night Fun at the Parry Sound Legion!

Looking for a great way to kick off your weekend? Come down to the Local Legion this Friday night and enjoy the incredible talent of our local musicians! These artists bring the heart and soul of our community to life with their music, and it’s always a night to remember. Grab your friends, enjoy the tunes, and make it a night to remember.

PERRY 2ND ANNUAL CONTEST! EMSDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY - DO YOU OWN ALMAGUIN'S TOP CLUCKER - GRAB YOUR EGG-SPRESSO AND TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE FLOCK FRIEND. PLEASE INCLUDE A PHOTO AND SHORT BIO OF YOUR HEN OR ROOSTER WITH THEIR NAME IN THE SUBJECT LINE. 1 ENTRY PER PERSON. LET's MAKE THIS CONTEST 'OVER— EASY' FOR US ALL. WE DO NOT WANT TO GET YOUR INFO SCRAMBLED. !!! WE WILL FEATHER OUT THE FLOCK TO 12 FINALISTS TO BE VOTED ON AT FAIR DAY. EMAIL YOUR ENTRY TO: EMSDALEASK.GMAIL. COM - CONTEST CLOSES AUGUST 6TH! EMSDALE FALL FAIR LOCATION , 25 Joseph Street, EMSDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE www.emsdaleagsociety.ca AUGUST 20TH, 27TH- - BINGO!!! EMSDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY- EVERY WEDNESDAY - Over 40 years of fun - A little bingo with BIG prizes. DOORS OPEN AT 530PM - GAMES STARTS AT 6:45 PM - NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK PLEASE – The Canteen will be OPEN! 25 JOSEPH STREET www.emsdaleagriculturabociety.com SEPTEMBER 6TH- Emsdale Lions Club Inc 28th Annual Pike & Pickerel Tournament - PROCEEDS TO ASSIST IN COMMUNITY PROJECTS! Entry Fee $100 per team - BONUS FOR LIVE RELEASE! Registration from 6:15am- ON – shotgun start AT 7:15AM (ON LITTLE DOE LAKE) For more information contact 705-783-6096 or 705-571-1862 emsdalelions@gmail.com AUGUST 26TH- - 4TH TUESDAY - EMSDALE – MONTHLV SENIOR FOOT CARE AT THE LEGION CALL SARAH HARNOCK 705-471-1707 -TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT - $30 PER PERSON OCTOBER 4TH , volunteer or come out to bike or walk, for the YOUTH UNLIMITED NOVAR fundraiser, through Ride for Refuge. The hope is to raise enough funds for rental of a building to house a youth center in Emsdale and the programs that will be offered there. The route will consist of a 10 km or 20 km bike ride or a 2.5 km or 5 km walk, through Emsdale. There will be rest stops along the way and a free barbecue for all participants after.

NOVEMBER 29th- 10AM-2PM- EMSDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR AT THE EMSDALE COMMUNITY CENTRE Get Ready to Sparkle and Shop! Our community Christmas Craft Fair is just around the corner, offering unique, handmade holiday gifts, beautiful decorations, and festive fun for all ages • Artisan gifts & decor • Festive holiday treats & cozy beverages • Fun activities for kids CALL 705-571-1122 FOR MORE INFO join us to celebrate the season, support local makers, and find that perfect holiday gift!

JOIN US FOR A SOCIAL GATHERING! Every Thursday, from 9:30 to 11:30 am there is great weekly social gathering in Emsdale open to everyone at The Parish of the Good Shepherd, Emsdale Ontario of the Good Shepherd. Serving Tea, Coffee, Desserts, and healthy snacks, and great company. There is a basket for an offering.

There is also a Soup Lunch that runs at noon running from Dec to April on the 2nd Thursday of every month. Great folks. Everyone Welcome.

Emsdale, 2190 Hwy 592.

PERRY MART! YOUR ONE STOP SHOP for all of your needs! Lots of great Grab n Go’s, quick treats and daily staples in a friendly atmosphere… Pick up your libations and smoke shop treats. Let’s support local and see what Dev and his team have to offer!

YETI’S PIZZA OFFERS DELIVERY! Open 3 till 7 for the winter! OPEN Wednesday till Sunday We are also launching our new ghost pepper ranch pizza, STAY WARM! WATCH FOR OUR NEW LOCATION , OPENING SOON IN SUNDRIDGE! CALL FOR ARTISTS – NO DISPLAY FEE! With numerous visitors each day, your artwork will help spruce up the Information Centre while increasing exposure to your artwork. All sales from Municipal Office/ go directly to the artist.

CHECK THIS PLACE OUT! ANTIQUES IN THE BARN, OPEN for the 2025 Season, 438 Deer Lake Road, Emsdale, 11-4 almost daily. Do come and see all of the treasures for this year. 99% new inventory and the other 1% from last year 50% off!!!!

For every 230 cars that are made, 1 will be stolen.

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Parry Sound’s NEW Enlarged School Left Waiting— As McDougall Gets Another Year PARRY SOUND: Cyndi Culbert - Here we go again. The long-promised move into the new Parry Sound school has been pushed back—this time because the Near North District School Board decided in March to keep McDougall Public School open for another year.

For McDougall families, the decision is worth celebrating. Their children get to stay in familiar classrooms, and the heart of their small community keeps beating a little longer. But for Parry Sound families, it’s another delay in a process that has already stretched patience thin.

The new school—billed as a fresh start with better facilities, modern technology, and more opportunities—was supposed to be ready to welcome students. Now, we’re told to wait while the board “reviews” enrolment and longterm plans, as well as numerous other issues.

It’s a reminder that in education politics, timelines are flexible… painfully so. According to the last school board numbers, the new build will already be over capacity by 200 plus students. than what the school is being built for.

No one begrudges McDougall its reprieve, but it’s hard not to wonder how many more times Parry Sound will be asked to wait while the board navigates competing priorities. Our students deserve to walk into their new school, not in some vague “future,” but on a set date that everyone can plan around.

With September 2nd fast approaching, the Near North District School Board owes this community more than another promise—they owe us a firm timeline, and they owe our kids the future they’ve been told is coming.

SEWING CLASSES with the Happy Hippie seamstress at St James church are still on TUESDAYS. We have a small Youth class starting tomorrow!

Ages 12-18 years old.

SO, one week we do the Adult class and the next week we do Youth Class. Alternating every week.

ADULTS: alternate TUESDAYS FROM 5-7:30pm YOUTH: alternate TUESDAYS FROM 6-7:30pm Where? ST JAMES United Church, Mary street THIS WEEK: LEARN TO USE A SEWING MACHINE the very basics. For YOUTH only.

NEXT WEEK: Adults Class BYO PROJECT or Questions, OR learn the basics on one of my machines. OR come and learn how to make something from one of the many patterns I have available for FREE!!

NEED FABRIC?????? PLEASE COME RAID MY STASH !!!!! She who dies with the most fabric does not win cuz it never made it out into the world to fulfill its fabric destiny. THIS STUFF NEEDS TO BE LOVED. So please come raid my stash any day that I am in my studio. (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11-3pm) SEWING CLASSES ARE BY DONATION. $5-$10 per class would be very appreciated. An anonymous donation jar is available. Donations are not mandatory, but help me in covering the cost of all the needles and thread I give away when teaching.

SEPTEMBER 26TH- FRED EAGLESMITH - Live in Concert Friday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. At the Pointe Au Baril Community Centre - Advance Tickets $50, Door $60 Online at www.fredeaglesmith.com - And at Pointe Au Baril Station & White Squall Outdoor Store, Parry Sound.

NEW AUTUMN VENDOR MARKET AT THE STOCKEY CENTRE - WE’RE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE OUR PLANS FOR AN ANNUAL SEASONAL MARKET THAT CELEBRATES THE MYSTICAL AND OTHERWORLDLY’ PREPARE TO EXPLORE A BEWITCHING BLEND OF MYSTICAL. WITCHY. AND SPOOKY TREASURES THAT ARE PERFECT FOR AUTUMN FROM TALENTED REGIONAL ONTARIO VENDORS. OUR FOCUS WILL BE ON QUALITY MERCHANDISE AND INTEGRITY Of PRODUCT, PROVIDING A MAGICAL AVENUE FOR LOCAL VENDORS TO SHOWCASE THEIR WONDROUS CREATIONS. LET US KNOW YOU’RE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PART OF A SPELL BINDING TRADITION CELEBRATING THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON. AMIDST THE CAPTIVATING BACKDROP OF PARRY SOUND YOUR PARTICIPATION WILL HELP MAKE THIS MYSTICAL DREAM A REALITY! AT THE STOCKEY CENTRE

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Perry TUESDAYS AND THURSDAY - 11AM – STORY TIME FOR CHILDREN JUNE 6TH- TRIVIA NIGHT 7PM - BRING A FRIEND! Starts at 7pm at the Perry Township Public Library RD Competitions -10:30 - Apple Peeling Competition -11:00 - Farmer Olympics Competition 1:00 - Log and Lumber Competition -2:00 Farmers Tan Competition AUGUST 23RD 11AM – ANNUAL BABY SHOW! HAVE A CHILD UDER 2 YEARS OLD? Pre-registration Required Dress them up as a Farmer/FarmHer, - Vegetable, Fruit, Animal or Rockstar!

AUGUST 23rd- 3pm- The Great Canadian EATING CONTEST - Think you’ve got what it takes to be the fastest fork in the North? RACE TO FINISH A PLATE OF MAC AND CHEESE IN RECORD TIME! open to ages 14• this fast-paced showdown only has room for 12 Contestants.

Register at the information on the day of the fair. Time to claim the cheesy crown!

AUGUST 23RD - Scarecrow Decorating Contest - Open to Service Clubs, Non Profit Organizations and Businesses Build and Decorate a Scarecrow to display at the Fair and win the Peoples Choice Award!

Winners to be announced at 3:00 pm For full Contest Rules email us at Emsdaleagriculturalsociety@gmail.com AUGUST 23RD.SQUARE DANCING TUTORIAL

By Katrine Square Dancers and Scotia Junction Do-Si-Do down to the Arena at 12:30 to Partner up and learn some moves! NO experience necessary!

AUGUST 23RD & 24TH HOMEMADE PIES AT THE EMSDALE FALL FAIR! Buy a slice or whole pie!

AUGUST 24TH YOU’RE INVITED TO 8:00AM –11AM- EMSDALE AG. SOCIETY Invites you to their 2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast at the Emsdale Community - Adults are $8.00 - Children 12 and under are $5.00 AUGUST 24TH – 11AM-3PM - BBQ FUNDRAISER - Join us for our 2nd Annual BBQ Hot Dogs, Cheese Burgers and Hamburgers for purchase.

Emsdale Community Park 25 Joseph St, Emsdale, Ontario AUGUST 24TH - ENGLISH & WESTERN HORSE SHOW 25 Joseph Street

Powassan Stay cool! We have loads of public swimming in the Powassan Pool, and rentals for birthday parties too.

AUGUST 30TH- 10AM TO AUGUST 31ST 5PM - POWASSAN FALL FAIR - Event by Powassan Agricultural Society AUGUST 22ND , AT POWASSAN LIBRARY - First (and hopefully annual) Summer Music Festival Wrap Up Concert on August 22nd from 5:00 to 10:00 PM! Tickets for this amazing event will be on sale soon but be sure to save the date because you won’t want to miss the lineup of great local musicians who will be on our stage: the Straw Hat Man Paul Wilson, Sam Depatie Bernadette Kerr, Steve Morrin and Ron Nigrini.

If you're planning on coming be sure to get your tickets EARLY! Find your tickets at: powassanlibrary.com.

AUGUST 27TH - 4TH WEDNESDAYMONTHLV SENIOR FOOT CARE AT THE LEGION CALL SARAH HARNOCK 705-471-1707 -TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT - $30 PER PERSON AUGUST 30TH- 10AM TO AUGUST 31ST 5PM - POWASSAN FALL FAIR - Event by Powassan Agricultural Society SEPTEMBER 4TH & 5TH - Seniors' Bus Trip to Midland and Parry Sound on September 4 and 5. $207 (based on double occupancy). Email recreation@powassan.net for all the details.

SEPT 26TH- SEPT 27TH- Registration for the next Mittens and/or Moccasin Workshop is now open. Class is Sept. 26/27. Register at recreation@powassan.net SEPTEMBER 27TH & 28TH - Mittens and Moccasin Workshop- four spots left! Happening on Sept 27 and 28. $130 or $150. Deerskin and rabbit fur are the basic supplies, with upgrades available. Lots of instructions and laughter!

Register at recreation@powassan.net.

FRIDAYS - LIVE MUSIC -AT THE HUMMINGBIRD - COUNTRY COVERS & MORE JOIN US MOST FRIDAYS AT THE HUMMINGBIRD RESTAURANT & BAR! HUMMINGBIRD PIZZA - COME FOR THE PIZZA, STAY FOR BAND PRACTICE! 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM THE HUMMINGBIRD RESTAURANT & BAR 500 MAIN ST. POWASSAN ALMAGUIN ADULT LEARNING CENTRE - Wow, July went fast! We hope that you are having a wonderful summer and are getting a chance to enjoy the sunshine. Our centres are open all summer so if you, or someone you

know, wants to upgrade their skills for education or employment, reach out - we can help!

Contact us today and find out how - with three centres across the Almaguin Highlands, we are closer than you think. From all of us at AALC, have a safe and happy long weekend!

AUGUST SWIM LESSONS AT 250 CLARK Swim lesson updates for AUGUST... if you have kids that are 5-7 or 8-10 years and want to take Tuesday/Friday lessons...please email recreation@powassan.net asap. if you have kids that are 11-14 years and want to take Monday/Wednesday lessons...please email recreation@powassan.net asap.

Lessons start the first week in August.

Beat the heat! THE POOL!!! IS OPEN! A GREAT WAY TO COOL OFF! Yes!!! it will be possible to rent the pool for an hour this summer for a Pool Party! The cost is $126. plus HST for the hour, and includes a lifeguard. As soon as the pool has received it's official final inspection we will let you know and you can sign up then.

Almaguin Special Olympic Bowling is looking for volunteers to help out starting for the next bowling season in September 2025 at Riverbowl in Burk's Falls. It's approximately 3 hours every second Tuesday, from 10AM-1PM, during the months September through to May 1st, 2026.

There's no greater feeling then being involved with Special Olympians. For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Cheryl Atkinson ( Community Coordinator) at almaguin@specialolympicsontario.ca ....you won't regret it POWASSAN AND DISTRICT FOOD BANK Serving Our Community Since 1996 - Foodbank Hours - Mondays open 9AM-12NOON (April 28TH ) for deliveries of donations. Foodbank Days Wednesdays open 10am – 2pm (last sign in 1 :30pm.) Monday Evening Foodbank - April 21 from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm - Call Diane if you have any questions (705)492-3958 CHECKOUT THE Powassan Farmers' Market !! We are In our 37th year ! Market hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with our opening ceremony slated for 10 a.m.. We have a full slate of local farms with produce, meats, maple syrup, preserves, artisans, baking and more! Live music every market and special events. See you there!

MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS - Aquafit- at the pool at 6:30pm. $5. Just drop in, no registration.

TUESDAYS - Outdoor Yoga in the Park continues this summer on Tuesdays at noon at Veterans' Memorial Park on Main Street in Powassan. $5 drop in fee.

MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS- Aquafit has been a huge hit this summer! Join us at the Powassan Pool on Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:30pm. No registration, just drop in. $5.

WEDNESDAYS & SUNDAYS- Summer karate classes continue at 250 Clark- Wednesdays at 5pm and Sundays at 1pm. If you miss a Powassan class, you can do a make up class at the dojo on Lakeshore Drive in North Bay at Gateway Marital Arts! Fantastic family experience!

RESCUED TREASURES is welcoming donations again. Please drop off at 595 Main Street Powassan. They are closed, so kindly leave them at the front door! Please be kind and leave us only gently used, clean items, this is for a wonderful cause and for the love of animals.

STOP IN! It’s a beautiful shop that does so much good!

POWASSAN FARMERS MARKET – IS OPEN FOR THE SEASON! Our awesome little Market operates weekly on Saturdays from 9am - Ipm, Victoria Day Weekend until Thanksgiving Weekend!

SUNDAYS WEDNESDAYS AND SUNDAYS – 250 CLARK - KARATE! With Gateway Martial Arts - WEDNESDAYS 4PM &5PM- SUNDAYS: 1PM &2PM - Register at recreation@powassan.net LAST SUNDAY AT 1PM- POWASSAN JAMMERS - Bring guitars, ukeleles, violins Fill the building with music! 250 CLARK. MONDAYS MONDAYS – BINGO!!! 250 CLARK BINGO AT 1PM MONDAYS - PICKLEBALL! AT 250 CLARK! Three Monday sessions -9AM, 10AM, 11AM. Sign up at recreation@powassan.net MONDAYS – 8:30PM- COMPETITIVE ADULT VOLLEYBALL $5 DROP IN FEE 250 CLARK MONDAYS – 6PM- YOGA - $5 SUGGESTED FEE , PAY AT CLASS. CLASS WITH CATHY ROWE TUESDAYS TUESDAYS-250 CLARK- 10-11:30AM UKELELE CLUB! Ukuleles provided. No musical talent required All welcome! $2. drop in rate Come have fun!

LADIES LATIN DANCING AT 250 CLARK -Tuesdays in June 6-7pm $80. Sign up at 250 Clark EMAIL:- loudanza@hotmail.com PICKLEBALL AT 250 CLARK! Now registering people for indoor pickleball on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Powassan Sportsplex. Starts June 3. Ends July 31. $60. 9am Intermediate 10:30am- Beginners Sign up at recreation@ powassan.net 250 Clark - Tuesday is- 9am- Seniors' Line Dancing 11am- Seniors' Fitness 4:30pm- Nerf Wars 6:30pm- Adult Volleyball 8pm- Body Fit- the final class!

Volleyball at 250 Clark, Adult Players only, Tuesdays 6:30-9pm. $5 drop-in fee.

Let’s Get Active! Free Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. This is drop in- no registration required. Powassan Legion Branch 453, Tuesdays at 9:30 am TUESDAYS– 11AM- SENIORS' FITNESS - AEROBICS AND STRETCHING $3 PER CLASS - 250 CLARK TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 9AM-10AM – SENIORS LINE DANCING – 250 TUESDAYS – 6:30PM-ADULT VOLLEYBALL - ADULT PLAYERS ONLY - $5 DROP IN FEE- 250 CLARK TUESDAY EVENTS AT 250 CLARK – 9AM LINE DANCING – 10AM UKELE CLUB, 11AM SENIORS FITNESS- 1PM ART CLASS- 4:30PM LASER TAG6PM ROBOTICS CLUB- 9am- Line Dancing – 7PM BOOT CAMP TUESDAYS 10-11:30AM- UKULELE CLUB AT 250 CLARK , UKULELES PROVIDED, NO MUSICAL TALENT REQUIRED! Ukuleles provided. No musical talent required All welcome! $2. drop in rate Come have fun!

TUESDAYS - MIXED BALL HOCKEY Tuesdays and - Thursdays -8:30-10pm Register at recreation@

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powassan.net $75. Ages 17+ Starts April 29 at Powassan Sportsplex WEDNESDAYS - IPM - YOGA - $5 SUGGESTED FEE , PAY AT CLASS. CLASS WITH CATHY ROWE WEDNESDAYS – 250 CLARK- BINGO!!!! AT 1PM 2ND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 7PMPOWASSAN JAMMERS - Bring guitars, ukeleles, violins Fill the building with music! 250 CLARK. WEDNESDAYS EVENTS AT 250 CLARK – 1PM YOGA- 1PM SENIORS CARDS- 4PM- KARATE5PM-KARATE-6PM BEAVERSA AND CUBS WEDNESDAYS– 250 CLARK - KARATE! With Gateway Martial Arts - WEDNESDAYS 4PM &5PM- SUNDAYS: 1PM &2PM - Register at recreation@powassan.net THURSDAYS – 10:15-10:45 AM – MOM AND BABY FITNESS CLASSES - Get out of the hour, meet new friends, and get some exercise. FREE 250 CLARK PICKLEBALL AT 250 CLARK! Now registering people for indoor pickleball on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Powassan Sportsplex. Starts June 3. Ends July 31. $60. 9am Intermediate 10:30am- Beginners Sign up at recreation@ powassan.net THURSDAY Events at 250 Clark -9AM – LINE DANCING -11AM – SENIOR’S FITNESS 12NOON – AL-ANON - 2PM – STEP DANCE CLUB- 4:30pmLASER TAG- 6pm- ROBOTICS CLUB- 7PM- POWER CLASS. THURSDAY – 11AM- SENIORS' FITNESS AEROBICS AND STRETCHING $3 PER CLASS 250 CLARK WE HAVE DELICIOUS PIZZA IN TOWN! Hummingbird Pizza is open for business! and Patricia Kunkel is ready to serve you an amazing pizza! Homemade dough, and great pizza made in an Italian pizza oven. They are open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from noon -2pm and 4-9pm. Call 705-724-5464 to order.

We Need Volunteer Drivers!! We are looking to recruit more volunteer drivers to deliver hot/frozen meals and drive clients to and from appointments. Volunteers are reimbursed per km for the use of their own vehicle. Make a difference in your community. Contact us to find out how! 705-724-6028 or 1-888-521-0000 Community Support Services.

250 Clark - Did you know we have a used clothing store at 250 Clark? It is a wonderful day to shop local and buy some recycled goods!

Stop in today at Grace House Powassan from 9-1pm. Please use the west door to access the store.

7pm- Storytime in the Woods (on Facebook"Events at 250 Clark" Join us on Thursdays at 2 pm for some fun!

Groovin’ with Grandma is exclusive to the CCC! It’s a freestyle movement class based on dancing and letting loose! It’s gentle exercise and good for you whatever your fitness level! Come for the exercise and stay for a coffee! Admission fee is optional and the suggested donation is $2 - $5 Coffee, tea and soft drinks are available for purchase.

Let's Get Active! Catch up with friends and make new acquaintances ! FREE Drop-in... No need to register Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. Held at the Powassan Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 453 - Tuesdays at 9:30 am On Thursdays, Jeannine Welton is offering weekly Yoga with Fascial Maneuvers from 6-7pm. Cost is $10 per class, and you pay at the class. This type of yoga involves simple movements incorporating gentle twists and breathwork that anyone can do! It is designed to increase your mobility and reduce pain. ALL welcome! Save the date!

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS - MIXED BALL HOCKEY Tuesdays and - Thursdays -8:30-10pm Register at recreation@powassan.net $75. Ages 17+ Starts April 29 at Powassan Sportsplex Seniors’ Fitness classes with Joyce! Join in on this dynamic class for decades, and always puts some “FUN” into her classes. The classes are on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10:30 to 11:30am. Come out for the fun!

FRIDAYS Powassan Meals On Wheels has been around for many, many years and continues to provide access to nutrition as well as a wellness check. We are looking for someone to volunteer for every other Wednesday at 11 am.

Interested? Please contact our office at 705724-6028 for more details.

Karate classes at 250 Clark are ongoing!

They happen twice weekly- Wednesday and Sunday afternoons. Spaces available now. Email recreation@powassan.net to register.

POWASSAN FOOD BANK - Every Monday 10am to 12pm (donation drop off only) *no client services. Wednesday’s for client’s food pick up. Evening foodbank 5:30 to 8pm (for working clients only) Any questions please contact Diane (705) 492-3958 BATTERIES - Want to recycle your used batteries? Head to @Powassan Home Hardware!

There’s a recycle box on the second counter that is for used batteries. Home Hardware has a battery recycling program that is Canada-wide.

Anyone looking for a garden plot? We have spaces available in our community garden at 250 Clark. Please call me if you are interested. 705-492-4895 TUESDAYS - Indoor Pickleball starts on Tuesday June 3 at 9am at the Powassan Sportsplex. $5 drop in rate. Pay at the class.

ALMAGUIN LEARNING CENTRE - POWASSAN 705-499-7217 almaguinadultlearningcentre.org Well, that went fast! We're almost into June and it feels like summer is arriving for good. Why not sign up for our free computer classes? Back by popular demand, join our online Food & Finance program beginning Wednesday, June 18 from 1 to 3. This 5 week program can help get a handle on the ever rising cost of food and the difficulties of managing household finances. Access to Safe Food Handlers certification is available on successful completion of this course. Sign up HERE today! We are offering Fresh Start, Managing Change beginning online Friday, June 27 from 9:30 to 11:30. This four part course will help you successfully navigate the many challenges and rewards that come with making changes in your life. Space is limited and sign up for our programs is required. Please feel free to use, or share, our CONTACT US form if you are interested in learning more about what we do and what programs we offer.

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POWASSAN PUBLIC LIBRARY To wrap up what has so far been a fantastic summer, we’re holding our first, (and hopefully annual) Summer Wrap-Up Music Festival on August 22nd from 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM right here in our own back yard!

AUGUST 22ND- 5PM-10PM - 2025 SUMMER WRAP UP – MUSIC FEST Enjoy a night out under the stars listening to our awesome line-up of local musicians, Paul Wilson, Bernie Kerr, Davey Meloy, Steve Morrin, Andy McClelland, Jesse Thomas and Ron Nigrini. These wonderful musicians have graciously offered their talent for this fundraising event pro bono! Buy your tickets early! As always, we value and appreciate your continued support! Tickets on sale now, only $25.

You can be part of a special group: one of only 200 people to attend what we are confident will be the best little music festival in our area for years to come! You’ll enjoy 5 hours of music by our local musicians, all playing on a sound system generously supplied and set up

by Scotty Matthews. Sausage on a bun, kettle chips, and cold drinks will be available at a reasonable cost. AND… we are throwing in FREE POPCORN and an exclusive keepsake wristband!

We’re putting FUN in FUNdraising!

August 26th- BOOK CLUB - Book Club - Tuesday August 26th at 5:30 pm If I was bringing a book to the beach, it wouldn’t be this book Each month, book club members pick their own book based on a predetermined theme or genre. During our meetings, we compare notes and discuss each other’s choices. It's the best way to find out what books are worth reading and which one’s aren’t!

This month’s theme is “If I was bringing a book to the beach, it wouldn’t be this book” … this book is too heavy, this book is too long, this book has no pictures, this book is too intense, you get the gist of it! We always have a great selection of titles on display for book club member's to check out. Still can't find what you're looking for? Ask our staff for a recommendation or consider exploring our non fiction, our biography, or our young adult collection.

CHECK OUT THE GALLERY ARTIST THIS MONTH UNTIL AUGUST 22ND- “Rana Thomas” - July/August 2025 - The volume of traffic in our art gallery this summer has been phenomenal thanks to the talent of our current artist Rana Thomas, whose bright and vivacious art appeals to everyone. Rana, thank you for splashing our art gallery with colour and smiles! Rana will be here on August 22nd for a Meet and Greet between 6:00 and 7:00 PM. Admission to the gallery is free. We encourage you to buy a ticket to our music festival, which is happening on the same day between 5 and 10pm. We have a limited number of tickets so get yours early!.

We can’t slide into August without giving a BIG shout out to our wonderful summer students Nayomi and Ali, they’re doing an awesome job facilitating our TD Summer Reading Club! It’s not too late for your kids or grandkids to get in on the action, we still have a lot of summer left: more guest speakers, more baseball, more swimming, more fun! Click here to sign up. Enjoy the ride!

Library Hours: Monday · 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Tuesday · 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Wednesday · 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Thursday · 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Friday · 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Now Open every Saturday! 10:00 am to 2:00 pm· Closed Sundays · Libby, your new best friend! Thousands of books, audio books, and magazines at your fingertips ! Check out Libby today! Check it out!

Tons of top titles are available on the Libby App! Download today, or book a tech appointment for one of our staff members to help set you up!

The Ampersand: Your library's newest and latest additions to the collection. Check out the amazing new selection of books , children’s books and DVD’s! You will be amazed! Read it!

Read it! Read all about it!

Our books don’t always get the press they deserve, but we’re gonna fix that right now!

Check out our list of new releases click here for ampersand or check out one of these cool thrillers! Heat getting to you? These cool titles are sure to send a chill down your spine! If that doesn’t work, come in, enjoy our company, relax, we have AC! Also of note, we are now accepting donations of new and quality, gently used crafting items for the Friends of the Library’s 4th annual Gloria Brown Crafting Items Sale which is being held on September 26 & 27 during our hours of operation.

French Conversation Group - Tuesdays at 11:00 am - French speakers of all skill levels are invited to our French Conversation Group each Tuesday to enhance their skills and engage with other French speakers. New members are always welcome! À bientôt!

Friends of The Library - First Monday Monthly at 4:00 pm - Are you looking for a way to support your library and your community?

Consider becoming a 'Friend of the Library'.

This friendly and engaging group is dedicated to supporting and promoting the Powassan & District Union Public Library in the community.

The Friends of the Library help to raise funds to subsidize programs at the library such as the Story Walk® initiative and other special projects.

They are always happy to welcome new friends to the group! This month, be sure to check out their spring basket, it’s filled with items that will inspire you to leave those winter blues behind!

Genealogy with Mary Heasman - Thursdays at 10:00 am - Discover Your Past - How well do you know your family history? Whether you are new to exploring your family tree or a seasoned expert, our genealogy expert, Mary Heasman is the perfect guide to help you navigate the intricacies and huge amounts of information available online. Due to increased demand, she is now available every Thursday morning at 10am. Your ancestors are waiting to be rediscovered! No appointment required.

Motivational Writing Group - Wednesdays biweekly at 12:00 pm - Exciting news, the Motivational Writing Group is once again meeting in person at the library! Join a group of writers for inspiration and motivation to start, or finish, your writing project, the only requirement is a love of writing! Meeting on April 2nd, April 16th and April 30th this month.

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Paul The Straw Hat Man - 3rd Wednesday Monthly at 10:30 am - Paul loves to sing and play! His guitar is always tuned up and ready to go! He's a great storyteller too, you'll not want to miss Paul's Wednesday morning performance! Pauls music appeals to people of all ages.

Powassan Purls Knitters - Fridays at 10:00 am - They continue meeting every Friday, catching up on the intricacies of their latest knitting projects and of course, discussing current local events! All levels of expertise are welcome, the Purls are a very welcoming and inclusive group.

If you are looking for someone to knit and chat with, Friday morning knitting at the library is the place to be!

Rug Hookers - Thursday April 3rd at 1:00 pmAnother wonderful and creative group to join is our rug hooking group -- hooking is always more fun with friends! This group is always looking for new members and is more than happy to introduce beginners to the art of rug hooking.

They meet on the first Thursday monthly.

Scrabble - Mondays at 3:45 pm- Are you a ‘wordy’? If so, then you need to be here on Monday afternoons at 3:45 pm to get in on a fun game of Scrabble with other like minded word lovers! A great afternoon out of the house, a nice way to stay sharp, and a good way to make new friends!

For Teens & Tweens Teen Computers/Hangout - Weekdays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Teens and tweens are welcome to meet with friends to chat, hang out and chill! Computers, Wi Fi and a VR Set are available!

For The Kids Kids' Computer Hour - Weekdays 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm - For an hour a day, we set aside the computers in the computer room and the iPads for kids. All children are welcome to come by to play on the computers, use the virtual reality glasses under the supervision of a staff member or to play chess or any one of a number of great board games we have here at the library.

Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

LaLeche League Meet-Up - 3rd Tuesday Monthly at 11:00 am - Calling all pregnant, breastfeeding, and chest-feeding parents: bring your feeding stories, questions, and concerns; talk about your parenting and pregnancy; share your joys and challenges; or just come to listen and enjoy the company of other parents. We look forward to welcoming you!

Music with Bernie - April 9th at 10:30 am - Join Bernadette Kerr, a local accomplished musician for a lively, interactive musical ensemble!

Sing, dance, listen, play! This promises to be a delightful hour of music for kids. A great opportunity to introduce your child or grandchild to popular kids’ songs!

Paul The Straw Hat Man - 3rd Wednesday Monthly at 10:30 am - Paul loves to sing and play! His guitar is always tuned up and ready to go! Paul’s been sharing his love of song at the library for quite some time, join him for some fun music and fun conversation. Pauls music appeals to people of all ages.

Raising Readers - Thursdays at 6:15 pm- Young families are invited to come for stories, crafts, snacks and fun every Thursday evening! Parents are encouraged to stay with their children to participate in this event, a wonderful opportunity to share in family literacy. Be sure to hop in for great Easter stories on April 10th and April 17th, every bunny will have fun!

Toddler Time - Daily from Monday to Friday at 10:30 am - Parents and children are welcome every day of the week to hang-out in our children's department. We have lots of toys, books, and musical instruments. Our kids area is a great space to learn and play, to make new friends and meet up with old ones!

SERVICES Room Rentals: We have room rentals available at very reasonable rates. If you need a meeting room or a Certified Kitchen or even a space for your kid's birthday party, we've got you covered! Click here for Rental Info.

Tech Help: Tech appointments are available on a weekly basis — appointment required. Please call the library at 705-724-3618 or send us an email at powlib@gmail.com to book your half hour appointment.

Life Labs Blood Work: Mondays and Thursdays - 8:00 am to 10:45 am. Remember to bring your health card and your requisition. You can park at the library or 250 Clark parking lots.The fire route must be kept clear at all times. The library does not accept faxes on behalf of Life Labs.

Though we provide a space for this community service, PDUPL does not manage Life Labs.

Questions and concerns can be directed to Life Labs at 1-877-849-3637.

POWASSAN LEGION BRANCH 453 - 62 KING ST. W - 705-724-2235 SEPTMEMBER 5TH- - RCL LEGION 453 – 1ST Friday of each month. Catch up with friends and make new acquaintances! SENIOR’S LUNCHEONS - $10 PER PERSON. JOIN US FOR A HOT WHOLESOME MEAL FOCUSSING ON NOURISHMENT AND SOCIALISATION. RSVP at least one week in advance for the luncheons you plan to attend. 705-724-6028/ 1-888-521-0000. Lunch at noon at all locations. All residents of East parry Sound district (age 65 plus) are welcome to attend our programs at any location. Note: Time and Location of Luncheons are subject to change. SPONSORED BY EAST PARRY SOUND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES AUGUST 27TH - 4TH WEDNESDAYMONTHLV SENIOR FOOT CARE AT THE LEGION CALL SARAH HARNOCK 705-471-1707 -TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT - $30 PER PERSON AUGUST 30TH – SEPTEMBER 1ST - POWASSAN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY FALL FAIR - Powassan Fair Grounds https://%ww.arbfas.ca SEPTEMBER 2ND START – UKELELE CLUB TUESDAYS- 10AM- Ukuleles provided. No musical talent required All welcome! $2. drop in rate Come have fun!

250 CLARK SEPTEMBER 4TH – 9:30- 10:30AM- EMS WELLNESS CHECK Monthly free and confidential drop in session *blood pressure * heart rate *blood sugar level *weight * oxygen saturation - 250 Clark SEPTEMBER 5TH & 6TH Canadian Firearms Education Course – ‘Aiming for Safety’ - taught

by Greg Clark - Instructor and Examiner – 705367-6013

CONGRATULATIONS, JANICE! The Village of South River Council extends a huge thank you and heartfelt congratulations to Janice McKenney Whitelock for her outstanding leadership in organizing the 2025 Northern Nationals Auto Show!

Over 2,000 people attended and enjoyed 338 incredible vehicles — an amazing turnout and a true testament to your hard work, passion, and commitment to our community.

Despite the rain in the forecast, Mother Nature cooperated and the day was a massive success! Not only did the event bring people together, but it also raised $8,054 for the Muskoka–Parry Sound CMHA. We’re proud to support amazing community builders like you, Janice. The Village will always stand behind this kind of initiative. Looking forward to July 18th, 2026 already!

SEPTEMBER 7TH- 2PM- FIDDLE LESSONS! Samantha’s School of Fiddle & Dance - $60 MONTHLY —individual weekly lessons - Register at 249-358-9872 - 250 Clark SEPTEMBER 10TH – EVENING - Pap-apalooza • Have a cervix • Are between the ages Of 25 70 years Old • Do not have access to a family physician or nurse practitioner • Have not had a cervical screening in 3 years or more • Want your cervical screening done by an experienced female nurse. Where? Powassan & Area Family Health Team Powassan Clinic 507 Main Street Powassan . When? Wednesday Evening September 10, 2025 Appointments available starting at 4:30 p.m. CONTACT POWASSAN & AREA FAMILY HEALTH TEAM AT THE POWASSAN CLINIC.. https://ocean. cognisantmd.com/intake/patients.html?linkRef=72bf9aae-c103-4feb-812f-cb78161863f7#/ online-booking SEPTEMBER 10TH START - MINDFULNESS MEDITATION- with Melissa Nig – 8 Wednesdays at Noon. - everyone welcome – payment by donation – 250 Clark SEPTEMBER 15TH START – 9:30- 11:30PM TEACH PROGRAM -TRAINING, EDUCATION, ASSISTANCE FOR CAREGIVERS AT - Four week program 9:30-11:30am - - For care partners of people living with dementia - Maximum 8 people per session - Signup at 249-377-9097 TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS – 9-10AM - SENIORS LINE DANCING - - Pay at the class, please.

250 CLARK MONDAYS 6PM AND WEDNESDAYS 1PM YOGA -$5. Suggested fee- pay at class POWASSAN LIBRARY

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South River Feeling the heat? Take a break and cool down!

The South River Machar Area is open for anyone needing relief from the heat. (will remain open until 8PM if needed) FREE TO USE!!!

Air-conditioned comfort - Bring your water bottle & stay hydrated. Let your friends and neighbors know — we're here to help you stay safe and cool this summer!

WOMEN’S OWN RESOURE CENTRE - We are overflowing with donations; please stop by our office to check it out. All items are FREE! We are open Monday-Thursday from 830am-430pm (closed from 12-1pm for lunch) – Almaguin Special Olympic Bowling is looking for volunteers to help out starting for the next bowling season in September 2025 at Riverbowl in Burk's Falls. It's approximately 3 hours every second Tuesday, from 10AM-1PM, during the months September through to May 1st, 2026.

There's no greater feeling then being involved with Special Olympians. For more information on becoming a volunteer, please contact Cheryl Atkinson ( Community Coordinator) at almaguin@specialolympicsontario.ca ....you won't regret it WEDNESDAYS 1-3PM - SOUTH RIVER MACHAR AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PRESENTS..... ART IN THE PARK WITH MlA - CRAFTS TO ENTER IN THE FALL FAIR - EVERY WEDNESDAY-I TO 3pm - AT THE LION’S PAVILLION AT THE FAIR GROUNDS. (BEHIND THE ARENA) AUGUST CRAFTS TO BE ADVISED – PARENTS MUST HAVE A 2025 SRMAS MEMBERSHIP NUMBER. ALMAGUIN LEARNING CENTRE - SOUTH RIVER – 705-386-0764 almaguinadultlearningcentre.org CHECK US OUT! UNTIL SEPTEMBER 15TH AT NAISA - Summer Interactive Exhibitions_ - NAISA’s summer exhibition between June 12 and September 15 features the vibro-tactile sound installation Haptic Voices by David Bobier and Jim Ruxton of the VibraFusionLab. Haptic Voices is a wall sculpture that visitors lean back against in order to experience sound vibrations perceived through the body. Since the installation transmits sound through the body, the listening experience is equally accessible to Deaf, hard of hearing and hearing persons. The content of the sound is made from compositions created by Bobier, Ruxton and others created especially for the vibro-tactile installation.

TUESDAYS - Would you like to level up your digital skills? Our South River centre is open Tuesday evenings until 7 and we offer small class computer skills training. Contact us for more information, registration is required. TAKE YOUR DIGITAL SKILLS UP A NOTCH! At the Almaguin Adult Learning! FREE classes Tuesday evenings, in South River Sign up is required, reach out today! Email mastery, Browser features, Better searches, Video chats & calls, Adding programs & apps And more..

NEW! SOUTH RIVER MARKET - Vendors wanted! Once we have vendors set up, more details will follow. Running May thru December at the South River Legion. Contact Kim at 705588-7190 ALMAGUING ADULT LEARNING CENTRE - Remember to reach out if you are interested in learning more about us, we have centres in Powassan, South River, and Burk's Falls and we are here to help so CONTACT US today! We areopen late every Tuesdaay!

Sign up for our free classes, we can help it all make sense! 705-386-0764. Visit us at one of our locations, South River, 705-386-0764, 324 Hwy, 124. Burk’s Falls 705- 499-7773, 108 Ontario St. and Powassan 705-499-7217 WOMEN’S ONLY RESOURCE CENTRE INVITES YOU TO DROP BY! Our Free Donation Centre is overflowing with household wares, winter coats and clothing! Stop in if you’re looking for something or to browse through!

MEALS ON WHEELS : FROZEN MEAL DELIVERY! MEALS ARE $7.00 & CONSIST OF MAIN COURSE & DESSERT "DELIVERED EVERY TUESDAY - ELIGIBLE PERSONS INCLUDE: - SENIORS 65+ -THOSE WHO ARE TERMINALLY/CHRONICALLY ILL - THOSE WITH A DEVELOPMENT DISABILITY THOSE RECENTLY DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL (I.E. POST SURGERY) - EAST PARRY SOUND Support Services - FOR MORE INFO & TO ORDER CONTACT CSS @ 705-724-6028 WE’RE OPEN! Early Child and Family Centre EVERY MONDAY, WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY FROM 9:30 AM-12PM. - SOUTH RIVER -DSSAB 16 Toronto Ave -705-386-2552 -ext. 5452 To register please go to the following link. All participants must register prior to attending; For more information regarding our programs you can visit our Facebook page EarlyON Child and Family Centres in the District of Parry Sound or visit our website @ wvvwloreverychild.ca South River Scoops 'N' More has EVEN MORE to offer! TRY OUR AMAZING NEW PIZZA! Come on out and enjoy your favourite desserts and treats featuring Kawartha Dairy Ice Cream, fresh subway sandwiches, AND ICE CREAM cakes made to order! 281 Hwy 124, South River.

The ACS (Free Store) is currently accepting clothing at this time. Please drop off on Wednesday and Thursdays between 12-4pm.

Drop off address is 131 Ottawa Ave South River ON P0A 1X0 PLEASE SUPPORT THE SOUTH RIVER FREE STORE! The (free) clothing closet in South River has reopened at the old Chalmers United Church beside the public school. Hours are Wednesdays & Thursdays 12pm-4pm incase anyone needs anything but most specifically if you have clothing to donate, the pickings are slim at the moment. They’re only excepting clothing right now, no household goods.

Why not meet at the Legion for some fun!

Euchre and Darts! Euchre. Thursday 2-4 pm Darts. Tues 6:30-9 pm Let’s Get Active! Free Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. This is drop in- no registration required. Friendly Circle Srs. Centre Fridays at 11am.

Council Meeting’s Time and Date are now held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month

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South River Continued.... (except August and December Stand Up! A twice per week for FREE ! 12 weeks FALLS PREVENTION program for older adults Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 10 am at Algonquin Fitness - South River - Register with Instructor Heidi Scott 705-386-7127 (LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE) Algonquin Fitness & Wellness Centre community SOUTH RIVER FRIENDLY CIRCLE WEEKLY ACTIVITIES MONDAYS: • YOGA 10:00AM. CONTACT Peggy parent 705386-0093.

• BRIDGE GROUP 1:00 PM, CONTACT Hazel Hornibrook 705-334-0590 • CRIBBAGE 6:30 PM CONTACT Andy Parent 705-386-0093 WEDNESDAYS: • SEWING,'CRAFT GROUP AM INTO AFTERNOON, CONTACT Pearl Ivens 705-386-7434, first to third Wednesday • SOUTH RIVER FOOT CARE CLINIC 9:00AM4:00PM, SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. call Sarah at 705-471-1707 for an appointment.

• ALMAGUIN QUILTING GROUP 10:00 AM, 4th 'Wednesday only, CONTACT Sandra Train, 705386-0275 • CHAIR YOGA IO:OOAM. CONTACT Susan Arnold 705492-8505 • SHUFFLEBOARD tOOPM, CONTACT Harry smith 705-383-9745 • WELLNESS CLINICS 3:00 PM First Wednesday of the month, Drop In • SOUTH RIVER STORY TELLING PROJECT 6:30 PM. Being launched by New Adventures in Sound Art (NASA), who are providing an opportunity to aged 55+ SENIORS from the region to share their stories with friends and supporters, Supported by funds from the Government of Canada New Horizons for Seniors program.

THURSDAYS • DAISY CHAIN (DROP IN GROUP FOR WOMEN - September to June) 10:00AM, CONTACT Linda Clarke 705-386-2333 • BRIDGE 1:00PM. CONTACT Hazel Hornibrook 705-384-0590 FRIDAYS: • STAY ON YOUR FEET DROP IN EXERCISE GROUP FOR SENIORS, 11AM-, FACILITATOR: Debbie Drumm (SPONSORED BY THE EAST PARRY SOUND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES) - FREE TO SENIORS • EUCHRE pm, Drop In, casual, fun card games.

AND IF ARE INTERESTED IN STARTING A GROUP FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES such as POOL OR SNOOKER, DARTS. CARDS, OR ANY OTHER IDEAS. PLEASE CONTACT PEGGY PARENT AT 705492-3981

times and fun!’

We'd like to ask for anyone who can spare a couple of hours a month, to help us out by volunteering. We need people to help with bingo, in the kitchen, to help with our meat draw and more. Members, we count on you, but you don't have to be a member to help out.

Students are welcome as well. Please pm your name and phone # or drop in to the bar and let us know you can help. Thank you so very much to the current volunteers. We couldn’t do it without you!

HOURS AND SCHEDULE - SUNDAYS AND MONDAYS CLOSED - TUESDAYS, OPEN – 4PM – 9PM (OR LATER) DARTS 6PM-9PM - WEDNESDAYS , OPEN - 2PM-8PM , THURSDAYS, OPEN – 2PM – 8PM (OR LATER) WEDNESDAYS: EUCHRE - 2PM-4PM, THURSDAYS: BINGO 6:30PM - 10PM, 1ST AND 3RD. THURSDAY OF THE MONTH FRIDAYS: OPEN 2PM-9PM (OR LATER) MEAT DRAW – 3PM-6PM - BURGERS 5PM-7PM SATURDAYS OPEN 2PM to WHENEVER -DANCES OR EVENTS AS BOOKED . Alcoholics Anonymous group meetings in our basement every Monday at 7:30. Please spread the word.

JUNE 11TH- - 2ND WEDNESDAY – MONTHLV SENIOR FOOT CARE AT THE LEGION - CALL SARAH HARNOCK 705-471-1707 -TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT - $30 PER PERSON LOOKING FOR SOMETHING NEW? You can always try Disc golf at Tom Thomson Park in south river. There’s a disc lending box/library that you can borrow a disc from. There’s a women’s league that plays Tuesday evenings at 6, and a mixed league that plays Sundays at 10. All abilities are welcome and everyone is really friendly.

ALMAGUIN ADULT LEARNING CENTRE - Wow, July went fast! We hope that you are having a wonderful summer and are getting a chance to enjoy the sunshine. Our centres are open all summer so if you, or someone you know, wants to upgrade their skills for education or employment, reach out - we can help! Contact us today and find out how - with three centres across the Almaguin Highlands, we are closer than you think. From all of us at AALC, have a safe and happy long weekend!

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Sprucedale United Church: A Faith Community for All

With Caroline Zuidema

In a world that can often feel divided by differences—be they religious, relational, cultural, or personal—the Sprucedale United Church stands as a quiet but powerful beacon of inclusion and hope. Nestled in the heart of Sprucedale, this small but vibrant congregation is part of the United Church of Canada, a

denomination long recognized for its commitment to social justice, radical inclusion, and the welcoming of all people, just as they are.

A Church for Everyone - At Sprucedale United Church, there are no litmus tests for belonging.

Whether you're a lifelong churchgoer, someone exploring spirituality for the first time, or someone who has felt rejected or unwelcome in religious spaces before, you’ll find a seat at the table here.

The congregation welcomes people of all faith backgrounds—or none at all. Those in interfaith relationships, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people living in non-traditional families, individuals with disabilities, and folks from all walks of life are not just "accepted"—they are embraced, celebrated, and included in the life of the church.

Rooted in the Message of Jesus - This welcoming posture isn’t just a modern idea or a progressive trend—it’s deeply Christian. The teachings of Jesus Christ, as interpreted and lived out by Sprucedale United, are at the heart of its inclusive mission. The Gospel is full of stories where Jesus reaches across boundaries, social norms, and taboos to connect with people where they are—tax collectors, outcasts, foreigners, the sick, the poor, and the marginalized.

At Sprucedale, being Christian doesn’t mean gatekeeping faith. It means living in a way that reflects the radical love, compassion, and justice of Christ. In this community, hospitality is a holy act. Kindness is a spiritual practice. And love—

freely given, without condition—is the clearest sign of God’s presence among us.

More Than Words - This isn't just talk. The spirit of inclusion is felt in every aspect of church life: Worship services that invite everyone to participate, regardless of background or belief.

Community events that are designed to be welcoming spaces for all. Outreach programs that serve the needs of everyone in the community, not just church members.

Leadership and volunteer roles open to anyone who feels called to serve.

Here, your story matters. Your questions are welcome. Your differences are not just tolerated—they're seen as part of the beautiful diversity of God's creation.

The Church We Need At a time when many are searching for connection, belonging, and spiritual meaning, Sprucedale United Church offers something both timeless and urgently relevant: a community grounded in faith, propelled by love, and open to all.

This is not about diluting the Christian message—it’s about living it fully. Because to truly follow Christ is to open doors, not close them. It’s to love without exception, serve without judgment, and walk alongside each other in grace.

This Is Christianity - Some may question whether such radical inclusion can still be called Christian. But at Sprucedale United Church, we believe this is what it truly means to follow Christ. Jesus didn’t build walls—he broke them down. He didn’t turn people away—he welcomed them in. He didn’t ask people to be perfect before loving them—he loved first, fully and without condition.

To call yourself Christian is to strive to do the same. If our faith doesn’t lead us to embrace others, serve the vulnerable, and make space for the diversity of God's people, then we must ask ourselves: are we truly following Jesus, or simply following tradition?

True Christianity is not about conformity. It’s about compassion. It’s not about drawing lines between “us” and “them.” It’s about erasing those lines altogether, just as Christ did.

At Sprucedale United, we believe this isn’t a radical reinterpretation of the Gospel—it is the Gospel.

If you've been looking for a place where you can be your whole self, ask your honest questions, and explore faith in a welcoming environment, Sprucedale United Church just might be what you've been searching for. All are welcome—always.

Are we perfect? No, only God , But we strive to be the best we can.

A cubic inch of human bone can bear the weight of five standard pickup trucks.

Human bodies can sometimes feel vulnerable and fragile. But if you want to feel like a superhero, keep in mind that human bone is actually stronger than both steel and concrete. "Bone is extraordinarily strong—ounce for ounce, bone is stronger than steel, since a bar of steel of comparable size would weigh four or five times as much," biomedical engineer Cindy Bir told Live Science in 2010. "A cubic inch of bone can in principle bear a load of 19,000 lbs. (8,626 kg) or more—roughly the weight of five standard pickup trucks—making it about four times as strong as concrete."

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Sprucedale AUGUST 4TH, AUGUST 11TH, AUGUST 18TH, AUGUST 25TH – BINGO , BINGO, BINGO! Sprucedale Seniors BINGO at Sprucedale Community Centre. Our numbers have been low if our players could pass the word about the Bingo.

More players will add to us increasing our payouts. Please note we have not raised our prices on the bingo sheets. We have a wide variety of goodies at the concession, helpful volunteers, we are only 7 minutes from Hwy 11 at the centre of Sprucedale. Age limit is 18 to play if more information is needed touch base with Lynda 705-571-4797. Hope to see you there in Monday nights.

AUGUST 11TH-15TH - 5 DAY CLUB- INTERGALACTIC VOYAGE, HOSTED BY SPRUCEDALE FAITH CHAPEL. Discover the wonder and beautfy of space while exploring truths and values from the bible. MUSIC, SNACKS, TRUE LIFE STORY, GAMES AND BIBLE LESSONS.VBS starts on August 11th-15th- ages 5-14, located at 63 Henry St, Sprucedale. To sign up your kids, please email isaac@sprucedalefaithchapel.ca AUGUST 12TH - Seniors Luncheon program, every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Please call 705-724-6028/1-888-521-0000 to reserve your spot. $10.00/person.

NOVEMBER 8TH- 10AM-3PM-ARMOUR RYERSON BURKS FALLS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS - BURKS FALLS ARENA - KARL CROZIER ROOM FOR MORE INFO OR TO BOOK A TABLE PLEASE CONTACT - ANGELA FRIESEN -ANGEFRIESEN25@GMAIL.COM McMurrich/Monteith Fire Department is looking for volunteers to join our team. We provide professional training, and nationally recognized fire fighter certifications. Great opportunity to help protect our community. If you, or someone you know are interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter, please contact our Fire Chief Joe Readman at 705-783=3571 or email: mmfdchief@mcmurrichmonteith.com Summer Treats at Kirk’s Gas and Convenience! We have Soft Serve Ice Cream and SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM - Kids - $2.99 - Regular - $3.99 - Large - $4.99 Sundae —$3.99 (Chocolate, Butterscotch, Strawberry) - Razzle — $6.99 (Skor, KitKat, Cookies and Cream, M&M's) STOP IN AND SEE US! WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK! WEDNESDAYS - Stay On Your Feet Class – FREE - Every Wednesday at 1:30 pm. No need to register – just show up and have fun. At the Sprucedale Community Centre.

SPRUCEDALE FAITH CHAPEL - Lots going on this Summer for the kids at SFC. Mark your calendars! Drop In: Kids Club Kickoff Tuesday July 1st & every Tuesday thereafter for the Summer. 1-3p.m. Grade 1-5. Younger kids welcome with a staying adult.

Friday Night Youth: 7-9p.m. every Friday night for the Summer! Grade 6-12.

Registered Programs: Day Camp: August 11-15th 9a.m.-12p.m. Ages 5-14. Please email nancyhouser@gmail.com for more info.

Sprucedale Senior’s Friendship Club events.

It is worth the drive to Sprucedale!!! Monday at 1 pm Ladies Euchre, men welcome. The club is opening up the 1 pm Monday Euchre as Ladies/ Mixed Euchre. We have had many ask about it being a Mixed Euchre in the daytime. So lets give it a try and get some more people out to enjoy the event. 7pm Dabber Bingo doors open at 6 pm.

We are asking our people that attend our events, Ladies Euchre, Mixed Euchre, Dabber Bingo and meetings to bring an item for the Food Bank. We are also hoping that the community will also support this drive. Items can be dropped off on Monday's 12- 1 pm, 5-6 pm; Thursday's 6-7 pm.

Mixed Euchre Thursday at 7:00 pm these events take place at the Community Centre, 31

William Street. Come and join our players for a fun time of Bingo and Euchre.

The SPRUCEDALE SENIORS FRIENDSHIP CLUB are having a FOOD BANK/Burks Falls drive to help with NOW, & BEYOND. Even with Christmas and Easter behind us there is the need for the donations to keep coming in.

Sprucedale Seniors Summer BBQ Raffle. Draw is June 23 at the Monday Bingo night. Tickets available at Kirk’s General Store, Sprucedale Quality Meats, Sprucedale Post Office & from Club Members. Everything you could imagine for a July 1st BBQ. Tickets $1.00 (Licence M880906) Fun events at the DRAGONFLY COLLECTIVE in the Sprucedale United Church – At The Dragonfly United, everyone is welcome.

It’s a place where differences are set aside, and community takes center stage. Whether you're attending church, enjoying a home-cooked meal, or trying your hand at something new, you're among friends.

The Dragonfly Cafe IS HOSTING a marketplace for local artisans and collectors on Fridays and Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Interested vendors may rent tables for $20 per table per day ( if available, first come first serve) by emailing cheers.dragonfly@gmail.com. Everyone is welcome to visit, enjoy food and beverages, and explore the art and treasures on display. Hope to see you there!!

Watch for our monthly artisan markets at the end of the month! On the last Saturday, we will run Fridays as well if we have enough interest!

Please contact Caroline for more information! held at the Dragonfly Collective. Dragonfly United 2415 ON-518, Sprucedale , Open Thurs & Fri 10 to 2, Sat 9 to 3 At the Sprucedale United Church. 2415 HWY 518, Sprucedale, .Nurturing all communities through coffee, conversation and meaningful collaboration. Powered by volunteers. We appreciate you! Service Sunday 9:30 am. Thursday Dominoes at 1:30 pm There is a saying "It Takes A Village", shared responsibility together we can have unity in strength and community support.

— Sprucedale United Church on Sundays, 9:30 am Everyone Is Welcome Here!

We are working to create a community hub for everyone.

If you have an idea on how to bring people together like a Book Club, Game Night, Music Class, Cooking Group, Local Artists, Musician and Farmers, just to name a few. Sprucedale United Church, 2415 ON-518, Service Sunday 9:30 am. Thursday Dominoes at 1:30 pm Sprucedale Faith Chapel, 63 Henry Street, Sprucedale. - Sunday services at 10:30 am.

Ladies Bible Study, Tuesday’s at 9:45 am to 12 pm. General Bible Study weekly on Thursday’s at 7:00 pm. First and last Friday of each month is game night 7- 9pm. Kids Club weekly from 1-5 pm Starting in November. Sprucedale Faith Chapel, 63 Henry Street, Sprucedale. Sunday services at 10:30 am. Ladies Bible Study, every 2 nd Tuesday’s for Summer at 9:45 am to 12 pm. General Bible Study weekly on Thursday’s at 7:00 pm. For more information email Pastor Dallas; sprucedalefaithchapel@gmail.com SEPTEMBER 20TH - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM - CALLING ALL HAND KNITTERS & MACHINE KNITTERS! 2025 FALL RETREAT - MAKING GARMENTS THAT FIT • Body Measurements • Basic Garment Schematic • Gauge • Creating Our Pattern • Adjusting an Existing Pattern • Additional Garment Styles - S120.00 which includes lunch, afternoon breaks; handouts. Sprucedale United Church. 2415 Hwy 518 W, Sprucedale, ON - MORE INFO & REGISTER: Email Sally Reiser at yoursinyarn@aol.com

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THINK...ITS NOT ILLEGAL YET. RURAL ONTARIO STILL AT RISK AS PROVINCE ATTEMPTS TO SWEETEN DEAL FOR FAMILY DOCTORS. GNA: Cyndi Culbert – Ontario says it’s ready to pay family doctors more in a bid to fix the province’s chronic access-to-care crisis—but whether the changes will actually deliver relief remains an open question, especially in rural communities where doctor shortages are already severe.

Negotiations are underway between the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) and the province over a proposed Family Health Organization Plus (FHO+) model, a revamp of the most widely used primary care funding system in Ontario.

The current Family Health Organization (FHO) model covers roughly 6,500 family physicians, paying them based on the number of patients on their roster, plus certain bonuses.

On paper, FHO+ would finally compensate doctors for the work that eats up nearly half their workweek—administrative tasks like making referrals, reviewing lab results, and filling out endless forms. Right now, that’s 19 unpaid hours per week, according to the Ontario College of Family Physicians.

The OMA insists the change will help lure more doctors into family practice and keep burned-out veterans from walking away. “Our hope is that more Ontarians will be able to access a family doctor,” the association said in a statement.

But the real question is whether paying for paperwork is enough to reverse decades of issues wearing away the practice of family medicine—particularly in small towns and rural Ontario, where residents often face months-long waits for basic care or are forced to travel hours to see a physician. Without targeted recruitment for under served areas, critics warn, the funding changes could simply benefit urban centres

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once again, while rural communities remain left behind.

Ontario’s fee-per-service model—still used by many doctors—rewards volume, not continuity of care. Meanwhile, medical school grads are increasingly steering clear of family practice altogether, citing workload, bureaucracy, and pay that lags behind other specialties.

Critics warn that unless the province also tackles systemic bottlenecks—like crushing patient demand, recruitment barriers, and rising operating costs—FHO+ could end up as just another well-intentioned patch on a sinking ship.

For the millions of Ontarians without a family doctor—many of them in rural areas—the fine print of this deal won’t just be policy—it could decide whether they ever get one. In Ontario, there are 2.5 million people without a family Dr., in Muskoka Parry Sound, there are more than 20,000 people.

What might change if this happens? Anything? family doctors in the FHO model would be paid for administrative tasks like referrals, lab reviews, and forms.

Extra compensation could make family practice more attractive to new graduates.

The model is designed to keep experienced doctors from leaving.

What won’t change, an overhaul of patient-to-doctor ratios or recruitment bottlenecks.

No major changes to fee-for-service, which still rewards high patient turnover.

And most importantly to our area, no specific guarantees that rural Ontario will see more doctors. The heavy patient demand and long waitlists remain unresolved.

If Ontario can’t deliver family doctors to the people who need them—especially in rural towns—no amount of new pay will buy back trust.

We need a serious plan before more people are sick and overlooked. Do you or your family have a family Doctor?

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Sundridge AUGUST 1ST,AUGUST 2ND- GIANT USED BOOK SALE! In the garden centre at the Foodland parking lot. August 1st from 9 a.m. — 6:30 p.m. - August 2nd- from 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. Proceeds support the Zion United Church and the Sundridge-Strong Union Public Library. If you would like to donate books, please drop them off at Zion United Church in the shed behind the church. Beginning in July books may also be dropped off at the Sundridge-Strong Library. If possible, please keep your books until the day before the sale as our storage space is limited at both locations. USED BOOKS—— gently used games and puzzles with all of the pieces!

AUGUST 9TH – SUNDRIDGE SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL – MAIN STREET –150+ VENDORS .FOOD TRUCKS .FREE FACE PAINTING---730AM - 11:00 AM PANCAKE BREAKFAST AT THE ARENA UPSTAIRS ---9AM - 4PM VENDORS AND ENTERTAINMENT ----IOAM - IPM DOG SHOW .BOUNCY CASTLES .MAGICIAN .REPTILE ADVENTURE CAMP ----LIVE MUSIC BY • Andromedia• Davey Meloy •Gord Ried •Lauren McLaren •Lynn Blunt ----FREE SHUTTLE BUS LOCATED AT ARENA 14 ALBERT STREET N, WWW.SUNDRIDGESUNFLOWER.COM SATURDAYS! NEW!!! FARMERS MARKET IN SUNDRIDGE AT THE FAIRGROUNDS - Every Saturday 10am to Ipm - For more information and - vendor inquiries email sundridgefm@gmail.com - (705) 783-8712 Zak's is celebrating our 39th year in business!

Why not stop in and say hello! we are open every Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm during the summer.

EVERY SATURDAY! – GIANT BARN SALE – 8AM-NOON- HOSTED BY THE STUNDRIDGE STRONG AG. SOCIETY – come shop in comfort at the White Ag Barn – 14 Albert Street, Sundridge.

Almaguin Special Olympic Bowling is looking for volunteers to help out starting for the next bowling season in September 2025 at Riverbowl in Burk's Falls. It's approximately 3 hours every second Tuesday, from 10AM-1PM, during the months September through to Let’s Get Active! Free Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. This is drop in- no registration required. Bethel Pentecostal Church, Tuesdays at 11am.

Sundridge Foodbank Wish list - PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING THESE - ITEMS TO KEEP OUR SHELVES FULL Every can makes a difference . Our current wish list is individual lunch box fruits, puddings, canned vegetables, canned soup, juices, pancake syrup, of course we welcome all dry pantry goods! For your convenience, we have a Food Bank drop off box at Foodland & the public library. Or please feel free to drop by on Wednesdays from 11 AM/2 PM. Thank you, your community truly appreciates your kindness.

EARLY ON Child and Family Centre Sundridge -Satellite program at Bethel Pentecostal Church has returned! Fridays, 10:00 to 12:00. What to expect ? Play-based learning experiences that are fun and engaging presented by a Registered Early Childhood Educator.

Opportunities to meet and make connections with families with young children.parenting and Children's Resources. Workshops, and connections to community programs and services.

Questions? Please call 705 386 2552 ext. 5451 District of Pany Sound

MEALS ON WHEELS FROZEN MEAL DELIVERY! MEALS ARE $7.00 & CONSIST OF MAIN COURSE & DESSERT "DELIVERED EVERY TUESDAY - ELIGIBLE PERSONS INCLUDE: - SENIORS 65+ -THOSE WHO ARE TERMINALLY/CHRONICALLY ILL - THOSE WITH A DEVELOPMENT DISABILITY THOSE RECENTLY DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL (I.E. POST SURGERY) - EAST PARRY SOUND Support Services - FOR MORE INFO & TO ORDER CONTACT CSS @ 705-724-6028 Let’s Get Active! Free Classes! Join us for a one-hour class focusing on balance and strength. This is drop in- no registration required. Bethel Pentecostal Church, Tuesdays at 11am.

We are in need of volunteers. If you know of any high school students that need their community service hours, they are welcome to come help us out with BINGO or dinners or many other things. We also would love anyone else to help out if they can. Please drop in during business hours and give us your name and number or call 705-386-2906 to leave them. Getting our community together one step at a time.

SUNDRIDGE LEGION BRANCH #467 AUGUST 8TH - Tobin Spring August 8. Sundridge Legion $20. Tickets available at the Sundridge Legion.

AUGUST 22D 10-4PM AND AUGUST 23RD – 9AM-1PM -PARKING LOT SALE!!! ‘end of the line’ SALE! Join us for a fantastic sale! We’re making room for new product . TABLE OF FREE STUFF! ITEMS UP TO 90% OFF! JEWELRY , GIFT WARE AND PET SWAG~ The Flower Garden - 10390 Hwy 124, Sundridge ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PLAYING WOMAN’S HOCKEY THIS YEAR? If you are interested in playing women’s hockey this year, please contact the area at 705-384-5571 for ice times and if you have any future female hockey stars, reach out to almaguin.gazelles@outlook.com.

Ladies volleyball is back for another season.

Thursday nights at the Sundridge public school, September until April, fee for the season under $50. Great way to get out each week and meet some wonderful ladies from the community.

Trout Creek TROUT CREEK Evening Pickleball in Trout Creek - Starting June 4th - 6:00 to 8:00 pm 18yrs and up - Cost. A loonie at the Lions Courts August 20th- 3RD- WEDNESDAY – TROUT CREEK - MONTHLV SENIOR FOOT CARE AT THE LEGION - CALL SARAH HARNOCK 705-471-1707 -TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT - $30 PER PERSON AUGUST 23RD. 12PM UNTIL 4PM - TROUT CREEK AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY BRINGS YOU ‘THE COUNTY’ Under the tent at the Trout Creek Fair CASH BAR, FAMILY FUN ACTIVITIES, 50/50 DRAW - Food Vendors - TROUT CREEK - COMMUNITY CENTRE AUGUST 22ND- 24TH - Trout Creek Agricultural Fair - https://www.troutcreekfallfair.com/ AUGUST 23RD AT DUSK – gates open at 7:30pm!

TROUT CREEK AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY PRESENTS: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ OUTDOOR MOVIE! AT THE TROUT CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE Join us Saturday night of the Trout Creek Fair, bring the whole family, your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the show! RAIN OR SHINE! There Will be popcorn, drinks, and treats available for sale. Cash sales only - SPONSORED BY EVERS PEST CONTROL, ED’S BUY, SELL, TRADE , GF PRESTON SALES. GREEN VALLEY HEATING, BEACHY EXCAVATING & CIGGIES CUSTOM WOODWORKING. SEPTEMBER 6TH TROUT CREEK LIONS - ROAR RECREATIONAL ATV RUN - DOOR PRIZES AND FOOD, BEST BAND • 1ST $90 -2ND $300 3RD $200 - POKER RUN - APPROX 50KM - STARTS ANO ENDS AT TROUT CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE. REGISTRATION STARTS AT 9 -FIRST BIKE OUT AT 11AM - LAST BIKE BACK AT 5 PM. WINNERS ANNOUNCED AT s:30P”. FOOD SERVED - REGISTRATION FEE - CASH ONLY ATEVENT PRE-REGISTRATION VIA E.TRANSFER - $60 FOR DRIVER OR S50 WITH PRE-REGISTRATION/ ADD S20 PER ADULT & SIO PER CHILD (UNDER 12) - FEES INCLUDES CHILI DINNER AND SOFT

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Today's blog has been written from a seniors perspective on a disturbing post I read on Facebook.

In 1966, sociologists Cloward and Piven proposed a radical strategy: overwhelm the welfare system to force systemic change.

Decades later, echoes of their vision are surfacing in our own government’s approach to spending, control, and redistribution. As an elder Canadian, I’ve lived through enough to recognize the signs—and I worry deeply about what we’re leaving behind.

This isn’t just political theory anymore. It’s becoming our lived reality. The Cloward-Piven Strategy was never about helping the poor—it was about collapsing systems to rebuild them under centralized control. And today, we’re watching the slow erosion of the middle class, the expansion of government dependency, and the rise of a political elite that seems increasingly detached from the people they claim to serve.

Government Control by Design Let’s be clear: this isn’t accidental. The expansion of social programs, the ballooning deficit, and the growing reliance on government handouts are not just unfortunate side effects of policy—they’re part of a broader ideological shift. The more people depend on the government, the easier they are to manage. And when citizens are managed, they stop being citizens. They become subjects.

If you are interested in playing women’s hockey this year, please contact the area at 705-384-5571 for ice times and if you have any future female hockey stars, reach out to almaguin.gazelles@outlook.com.

Ladies volleyball is back for another season.

Thursday nights at the Sundridge public school, September until April, fee for the season under $50. Great way to get out each week and meet some wonderful ladies from the community.

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We invite you to share your village! Let people know what’s happening in our amazing area!

This is not the Canada I grew up in.

We were taught to work hard, save, build something for our families, and contribute to our communities. That’s the backbone of a strong middle class. But today, that backbone is being fractured. The cost of living is skyrocketing, taxes are climbing, and small businesses are drowning in regulation. Meanwhile, the government continues to promise more “free” programs—paid for, of course, by the very peo-

ple they’re squeezing dry.

Deficit Spending: Investment or Illusion?

Mark Carney, former Governor of the Bank of Canada and now a prominent figure in global finance, once claimed that our national deficit was an “investment.” Let’s unpack that.

An investment implies a return. You put

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DRINKS RAISE Donations WITH PLEDGES -CALL : 249-328-1621 TROUT CREEK COMMUNITY CENTRE FUNDRAISER - HELP NEEDED FOR COMMUNITY YARD SALE! The Trout Creek Community Centre Fundraising Committee is seeking interested people who would like to help with a community yard sale with proceeds going toward the Trout Creek Community Centre.

Proposed Date: Saturday September 13. Proposed to be 8am – 1 or 2 pm. You can help in any of the following ways: •BECOME A VENDOR: Set up your own table and sell your items. We are hoping that all earnings be donated back to the TCCC but we understand so we are requesting that vendors donate at least 50% of their earnings to the TCCC. •DONATE SALE ITEMS: Do you have items to donate but cannot commit to becoming a vendor?

You would only need to drop off items to the yard sale. 100% of all donated items would go to the TCCC. • VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME: Even if you don’t have items to donate or can’t be a vendor you can help by volunteering your time in any capacity to help with the day.

Anyone interested in helping with any of these options or if anyone has any questions, please contact the Fundraising Committee by August 18 using the following: email: TCCCfundraising@ gmail.com, Text 705-499-5985 We will contact all those who reached out to volunteer with final decisions and further details. Anyone with additional ideas for the day please reach out and we would love to hear them.

We will formally advertise for this event later in August ***Of note – Should the TCCC repairs unfortunately not go ahead all proceeds will go to a local charity TBD in lieu. Thanks, from the Fundraising Committee

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REFLECTIONS 101 The Writing on the Wall: A Wake-Up Call for Canadians

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money into something—a business, a home, an education—with the expectation that it will grow and benefit you in the future. A deficit, on the other hand, is a bill. It’s money we don’t have, spent on things we may not need, with interest that our children and grandchildren will be forced to pay.

Calling a deficit an investment is not just misleading—it’s dangerous. It masks the reality of fiscal irresponsibility behind a veil of optimism.

And when leaders like Carney promote this kind of thinking, it’s not hard to see where we’re headed: a future where debt becomes the norm, and financial independence becomes a relic of the past.

Elitism and the Two-Tier Society Let’s talk about elitism. Carney and others in his circle don’t live like the rest of us. They attend global summits, dine with royalty, and make decisions that affect millions—without ever feeling the consequences themselves. They advocate for policies that restrict our freedoms, limit our choices, and increase our burdens, all while enjoying the privileges of wealth and influence.

This is the essence of the two-tier society: one standard for the elite, and another for the rest of us. It’s not just unfair—it’s unsustainable. When leaders lose touch with the people, democracy begins to decay. And when citizens feel powerless, they stop participating. That’s when control becomes complete.

The Slow Creep of Ideological Manipulation What’s most insidious is how slowly this transformation is happening. It’s not a revolution—it’s a slow creep. A new tax here, a new regulation there. A promise of “free” dental care, followed by a hike in income tax. A climate initiative that shuts down local industries, while foreign corporations thrive.

People don’t notice it right away. They accept the changes, adapt to the new rules, and trust that the government has their best interests at heart. But over time, this trust becomes blind.

And blind trust is fertile ground for manipulation.

We’re being conditioned to believe that dependence is normal. That government knows best. That questioning authority is dangerous.

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This is not democracy—it’s managed compliance.

What Are We Leaving Behind?

As someone who’s lived through decades of change, I can’t help but feel a deep sense of responsibility. What are we leaving behind for our children and grandchildren? A country buried in debt? A society divided by class and ideology? A population too exhausted to resist?

We still have time to change course—but not much. The writing is on the wall, and it’s up to us to read it, understand it, and act on it.

We Do Have Control Here’s the good news: we’re not powerless.

We may feel overwhelmed, but we still live in a democracy. We still have a voice. And we still have the ability to vote, to speak out, and to organize.

Getting rid of the Liberal government is a start—not because every problem lies with one party, but because change begins with accountability. We need leaders who respect the people, who understand the value of hard work, and who believe in empowering citizens rather than managing them.

We need to demand fiscal responsibility, transparency, and policies that strengthen—not weaken—the middle class. We need to reject elitism and embrace community. And most of all, we need to wake up.

A Message from the Elderly To my fellow seniors: we may be older, but we are not irrelevant. We carry the wisdom of experience, the clarity of hindsight, and the courage of conviction. We’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. And we know when something feels wrong.

Let’s use our voices. Let’s write, speak, vote, and support younger generations in their fight for a better future. Let’s remind them of what Canada once was—and what it can be again.

Because if we don’t act now, the country we love may become unrecognizable.

Catharina Catharina Bowers is an author, writer, creative artist and blogger, she has currently authored 2 books, ‘Get Your Affairs in Order’ and ‘Fibro Warriors’ with more in the works. Her blog is a heartfelt tapestry of personal reflections, social commentary, and life wisdom. Visit her blog: https://reflections101.com/home

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AREA SENIORS CLUBS DOES YOUR VILLAGE HAVE A SENIOR’S CLUB? PLEASE SEND THE INFORMATION TO US! BURK’S FALLS YOUNG AT HEART SENIORS The Burk’s Falls Young at Heart Seniors Club is located at 136 Yonge Street, above the Library in Burk’s Falls and is an active place with lots of fun and friendship. Cards, exercise, morning coffee.pot luck lunches , and Paramedic checks.

At Christmas we celebrate with parties and a Christmas Dinner.

Morning Coffee: Tuesdays,and Thursdays - 9:30 am-11 am, Sep-Jun Exercises: Tuesdays, and Thursdays - 9:30 am11 am, Sep-Jun Cards: Fridays 1:30 pm Pot Luck Lunches: Last Mon of the month 12 noon, Sep-Jun PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR POT LUCK LUNCHES WILL NOT BE RUNNING DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS! Meetings: Meetings held last Monday of the month 1:30 pm 136 YONGE ST - BURK’S FALLS - 705-380-3377 -cottagetowm@yahoo.com, Helen Horner 705-382-9692 h.horner@yahoo.com -please call for program information.

KEARNEY SENIORS CLUB "Kearney Seniors Club is located in Kearney at the Kearney Community Centre. We have a new Facebook page The Kearney Seniors Club that you can join for info. Our mandate is to provide social activities and information to any one over the age of 50 in our area which includes Kearney, Emsdale, Novar and the surrounding areas such as Perry Township, Burks Falls and Armour Township. We meet on the last Thursday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Kearney Seniors Room.

Guests are always welcome but if you wish to be a member there is a $10. fee. Our activities in the past have including participating in Kearney fairs and regattas but also bus trips to different events, card games and Christmas dinners. This year we plan on adding quilting, cornball and more.

SPRUCEDALE SENIORS FRIENDSHIP CLUB SPRUCEDALE SENIORS !!! There is a saying "It Takes A Village" , shared responsibility together we can have unity in strength and community support. We are asking our people that attend our events, Ladies Euchre, Mixed Euchre, Dabber Bingo and meetings to bring an item for the Food Bank. For more information contact Lynda Howse 705-685-7938/705-571-4797 LADIES EUCHRE - MONDAY 1:00 PM. MEN WELCOME! IT’S NOW A MIXED GAME! DABBER BINGO - MONDAY AT 7:00 PM (DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 PM) MIXED EUCHRE - THURSDAY 7:00 PM AT THE COMMUNITY CENTRE SPRUCEDALE !!!! Stay On Your Feet Class – FREE- Every Wednesday at 1:30 pm. No need to register – just show up and have fun. At the Sprucedale Community Centre.

Seniors Luncheon program, every 2nd Tuesday of the month. Please call 705-724-6028/1-888521-0000 to reserve your spot. $10.00/person.

Sprucedale Senior’s Friendship Club events. It is worth the drive to Sprucedale!!! Monday at 1 pm Ladies Euchre, men welcome. The club is opening up the 1 pm Monday Euchre as Ladies/ Mixed Euchre. We have had many ask about it being a Mixed Euchre in the daytime. So lets give it a try and get some more people out to enjoy the event. 7pm Dabber Bingo doors open at 6 pm.

We are asking our people that attend our events, Ladies Euchre, Mixed Euchre, Dabber Bingo and meetings to bring an item for the Food Bank. We are also hoping that the community will also support this drive. Items can be dropped off on Monday's 12- 1 pm, 5-6 pm; Thursday's 6-7 pm.

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Mixed Euchre Thursday at 7:00 pm these events take place at the Community Centre, 31 William Street. Come and join our players for a fun time of Bingo and Euchre.

The SPRUCEDALE SENIORS FRIENDSHIP CLUB are having a FOOD BANK/Burks Falls drive to help with NOW, & BEYOND. Even with Christmas and Easter behind us there is the need for the donations to keep coming in.

Remember, Christmas is only 5 months away!

SUNDRIDGE HAPPY GANG - NO EVENTS ARE HELD IN JULY AND AUGUST, CONTACT 705-3847351 DURING EVENTS TIMES FOR INFORMATION. MONDAYS- CHOIR - 10AM GAMES - 1PM-3PM TUESDAYS- QUILTING – 10AM EUCHRE - 7PM WEDNESDAYS – WOOD CARVING – 10AM UKELELE - 1PM BID EUCHRE – 7PM THURSDAYS – GRIEF SHARE 2PM-4PM MONTHLY EVENTS: FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH IS OUR GENERAL MEETING LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH IS OUR BOARD MEETING LAST SATURDAY IS A POT LUCK AT 6PM PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB - 80 James Street, Parry Sound, Ont., 705-746-7186 JOIN US FOR AN UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE PARRY SOUND SENIORS CLUB! Come join us on SATURDAY AUGUST 16TH, at 1:00 pm , FOR OUR COUNTRY JAM SESSION, Enjoy Country Music, Singing and Dancing EVERYONE IS WELCOME Admission is $5.00 per person .Tea, coffee & water is included with entry fee. Pop is available for $1.00 per can. A potluck snack will also be served Conveniently located downtown Parry Sound at 80 James Street and we are inviting new members to join. We welcome those 50 years young and older, and our Club membership is only $30 per year.

Club Membership for ages 50 + is $30 per year, due the 1 st January.

Country Jam Session 3rd Saturday of each month from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - All musicians, singers and dancers are welcome to participate. $5.00 admission buffet lunch is included.

All activities are held at the Club with the exception of Aqua Fitness Pool (billiards) Downstairs Monday, Thursday and Friday- 9:00 am – 11:45 am and 1:00 pm 3:00 pm Darts Wednesday at 1:30 pm (Sept to June only) Bid Euchre Cards Monday at 1:00 pm and Friday at 7:00 pm Regular Euchre Cards Friday at 1:00 pm Cribbage Cards Thursday at 1:00 pm Jam Session (Music & Singing; Dancing) Tuesday from 10:00 am to 11:45 am No admission fee for members in good standing.

Tai Chi Practice Tuesdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm ($3 for paid members) Aqua Fitness The Grand Tappattoo Resort Monday (low impact) from 10:00 am to 11:30 am- Must be a member to participate. Fees: $6.00 MAGNETWAN FRIENDSHIP CLUB - Albert Street Magnetawan Members are welcome to join if you or your spouse/partner are 55+. Annual dues are $25 per person. Many activities at the club are open to everyone.

FRIDAYS EUCHRE AT 7PM – $5 FOR 64 HANDS. WE ARE NOW HAVING BINGO ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT 1PM ON JULY 23RD! SOUTH RIVER FRIENDLY CIRCLE CLUB:WEEKLY ACTIVITIES MONDAYS: • YOGA 10:00AM. CONTACT Peggy Parent 705386-0093.

• BRIDGE GROUP 1:00 PM, CONTACT Hazel Hornibrook 705-334-0590 TUESDAYS: • MEMBERS' POTLUCK LUNCHEON( MEMBERS AND GUESTS ONLY) 12 NOON, 4TH Tuesday of the month. No reservations required. Bring a meat, or vegetable or dessert or other dish to share. Help with set-up and clean-up is appreciated WALKING 1PM- MEET JOY CAMPBELL AT THE FRIENDLY CIRCLE 705-CRIBBAGE: 1:30PM - CONTACT ANDY PARENT 705-386-0093 WEDNESDAYS: • SEWING, 'CRAFT GROUP 9AM INTO AFTERNOON, CONTACT Pearl Ivens 705-386-7434, first

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to third Wednesday • SOUTH RIVER FOOT CARE CLINIC 9:00AM4:00PM, SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. call Sarah at 705-471-1707 for an appointment.

• ALMAGUIN QUILTING GROUP 10:00 AM, 4th 'Wednesday only, CONTACT Sandra Train, 705386-0275 • CHAIR YOGA IO:OOAM. CONTACT Susan Arnold 705492-8505 • WELLNESS CLINICS 3:00 PM First Wednesday of the month, Drop In • SOUTH RIVER STORY TELLING PROJECT 6:30 PM. Being launched by New Adventures in Sound Art (NASA), who are providing an opportunity to aged 55+ SENIORS from the region to share their stories with friends and supporters, Supported by funds from the Government of Canada New Horizons for Seniors program.

THURSDAYS • DAISY CHAIN (DROP IN GROUP FOR WOMEN - September to June) 10:00AM, CONTACT Linda Clarke 705-386-2333 • BRIDGE 1:00PM. CONTACT Hazel Hornibrook 705-384-0590 FRIDAYS: STAY ON YOUR FEET DROP IN EXERCISE GROUP FOR SENIORS, 11AM- FACILITATOR Debbie Drum – FREE TO SENIORRS EUCHRE 1:30-3:30PM, DROPIN, CASUAL, FUN CARD GAMES AND IF ARE INTERESTED IN STARTING A GROUP FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES such as POOL OR SNOOKER, DARTS. CARDS, OR ANY OTHER IDEAS. PLEASE CONTACT PEGGY PARENT AT 705492-3981 WE WOULD LOVE TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT ALL OF THE SENIORS GROUPS AND CLUBS IN OUR AREAS! PLEASE SEND YOUR INFORMATION TO ME AT GREATNORTHARROW@ GMAIL.COM LET’S GET ACTIVE !

CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS AND MAKE NEW ACQUAINTANCES! Residents of East Parry Sound district (age 65+) are welcome to attend our programs at any location. EAST PARRY SOUND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES 705-7246028- 1-888-521-0000 FREE CLASSES!! DROP IN, No need to register BURK’S FALLS – WEDNESDAYS 9:30AM- ARBF ARENA CALLANDER –TUESDAYS – 11:15 AM RC BRANCH 445 COMMANDA – FRIDAYS – 10AM- COMMANDA COMMUNITY CENTRE KEARNEY – WEDNESDAYS 11:30AM – KEARNEY COMMUNITY CENTRE NIPISSING- THRUSDAYS- 10A- NIPISSING COMMUNITY CENTRE PORT LORING- WEDNESDAYS- 11AM – RCL BRANCH 415 POWASSAN – TUESDAYS – 9:30AM – RCL BRANCH 453 RESTOULE – TUESDAYS – 10AM- RESTOULE COMMUNITY CENTRE SOUTH RIVER – FRIDAYS – 11AM- FRIEDLY CIRCLE SENIOR CENTRE SPRUCEDALE – WEDNESDAYS – 1:30PM – SPRUCEDALE COUNITY CENTRE SUNDRIDGE – TUESDAYS – 11AM- BETHEL PENTECOSTAL CHURCH SENIORS LUNCHES – LET’S DO LUNCH! Presented by East Parry Sound Community Support Services PLEASE NOTE THAT CALLANDER, MAGNETWAN, SUNDRIDGE AND RESTOULE DO NOT RUN LUNCHES DURING JULY AND AUGUST! Catch up with friends and make new acquaintances! SENIOR’S LUNCHEONS - $10 PER PERSON. JOIN US FOR A HOT WHOLESOME MEAL CFOCUSSING ON NOURISHMENT AND SOCIALISATION. BURK’S FALLS –September 2nd - RCL LEGION BRANCH 405 –HELD ON 1ST Tuesday of each month, date change this month due to CANADA DAY! CALLANDER - LUNCHES WILL RESUME IN SEPTMEBER - RCL LEGION BRANCH 445 – 2nd Thursday of each month EMSDALE – August 28th- - Emsdale Community Centre- Last Thursday of each month KEARNEY – AUGUST 19TH - RCL LEGION BRANCH 276 - 3rd Tuesday of each month MAGNETAWAN –NO LUNCHES UNTIL SEPTEMBER ! Magnetawan Friendship Centre – 4th Tuesday of each Month POWASSAN September 5th - RCL LEGION 453 – 1ST Friday of each month RESTOULE- NO LUNCHES UNTIL SEPTEMBER !- RCL LEGION 638- last Wednesday of each month SOUTH RIVER –September 9th - RCL LEGION

BRANCH 390 – 2nd Tuesday of each month SPRUCEDALE – September 9th - Sprucedale Community Centre – 2nd Tuesday of each month SUNDRIDGE –NO LUNCHES UNTIL SEPTEMBER RCL LEGION 467 – last Wednesday of each month RSVP at least one week in advance for the luncheons you plan to attend. 705-724-6028/ 1-888-521-0000. Lunch at noon at all locations.

All residents of East parry Sound district (age 65 plus) are welcome to attend our programs at any location.

Note: Time and Location of Luncheons are subject to change. SPONSORED BY EAST PARRY SOUND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES. Lunch and Learn West Parry Sound Community Support Services 705-746-5602 To arrange a ride or to register for an event, please call: 705-746-5602 one week in advance.

LUNCH AND LEARN PROGRAMS WILL NOT RUN DURING JULY AND AUGUST. FOLEY- First Wednesday of each month –$15Entrée, Dessert, Tea, Coffee & guest Speaker -catered by Foley Ag. Society - Foley Community Centre, 60 Rankin Lk. Rd. To arrange a ride or to register for an event, please call: 705-7465602 one week in advance. West Parry Sound Community Support Services – LAST EVENT UNTIL SEPTEMBER DUNCHURCH – Second Tuesday of each month - catered by Sherry. $15- Entrée, Dessert, Tea, Coffee & guest Speaker. Dunchurch Community Centre , 2199 Hwy 124 - LAST EVENT UNTIL SEPTEMBER ROSSEAU - Third Tuesday of each month –$15Entrée, Dessert, Tea, Coffee & guest SpeakerRosseau Memorial Community Hall, 2 Victoria Street. To arrange a ride or to register for an event, please call: 705-746-5602 one week in advance. West Parry Sound Community Support Services MEALS ON WHEELS MEALS ON WHEELS: Meals on Wheels provides food to older adults, individuals who have a disability or individuals with a chronic or acute illness who can't cook for themselves.

Hot or Frozen Meals Delivered to Your Home.

Meals on Wheels is a volunteer community service that delivers nutritious meals to individuals in their homes.

Meals on Wheels assists those who, usually due to illness or fatigue, are weak and require assistance for daily activities such as dressing, walking, living independently, and making meals to live independently in their homes.

Meals are also available to those caring for someone to help with the caregivers' daily routine.

Delivery and Meals Cost: No charge for delivery.

We have our amazing volunteers who will deliver you meals right to your door.

Cost: $6.00 - Frozen meals. You may choose what you would like to order from our menu Cost: $6.50 - Hot single entree delivered meat, vegetables, pasta, potato or rice Entrée, soup OR dessert: $8.00 Entrée, soup and dessert: $9.00 More Than Just A Meal- Meals on Wheels delivers meals along with a smile and safety check from our friendly volunteers. This service eases meal times and connects socially isolated individuals to a caring community. -"Food is ready to eat. Volunteers are friendly, pleasant and helpful. No mess, no waste." (Anonymous) Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels Client Application -Please email application to coordinator@csswest.ca or you may send it by mail to: Community Support Services, 21 Belvedere Ave, Parry Sound, ON, P2A 2A Alice Grayson was supposed to bake a cake for her church’s bake sale, but she forgot until the morning of the event. In a rush, she whipped up an angel food cake, but the center collapsed.

Desperate to make it look presentable, she stuffed a roll of toilet paper into the center and covered it with icing. It looked perfect!

She told her daughter to buy the cake at the sale before anyone else could. But when her daughter arrived, the cake had already been sold. Alice was mortified, imagining the horror of someone discovering the toilet paper inside.

The punchline? At a fancy luncheon the next day, the cake was served as dessert—and the snobby hostess proudly claimed she had baked it herself. Alice just smiled and thought, “God is good.”

Those metal studs on your jeans have a name and a purpose. The next time you're wearing a pair of jeans, take a look at the pockets. Do you see those little metal studs on the corners? They're not just there to add some extra pizzazz to your pants; they actually have a purpose. These rivets, according to Levi Strauss & Co., are placed on certain spots to add extra support where the denim is more likely to wear out and rip.

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TUESDAY AND THURSDAYS - Ardbeg Music Nights - Looking for something fun to do this week? Join us at the Ardbeg Community Club 1309 Hwy 520 for our weekly music nights on Tuesdays and Thursdays! For more information, check out our Facebook page at Ardbeg Community Club, contact us by email or call Troy at 416-949-4922.

ARDBEG – Ardbeg Community Club – CHECK OUT THE ARDBEG BOOK CLUB! This informal social book club will be designed by you — participants will choose the types of books to read, the frequency of the discussions, and even the refreshments.

POP-UP LIBRARY PROGRAMMING Weekly Pop-Up Library at the Ardbeg Community Club! Join us on Mondays from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Residents are able to borrow from a selection of materials from our collection as well as participate in some of our more specialized programming like Cricut Crafternoons. We are just getting started! Programs for kids and teens launch this June. Other services available each Monday in Ardbeg: Printing/Photocopying/Scanning Whitestone Public Library News - Library services are now in Ardbeg! At the Ardbeg Community Club to offer library services to Ardbeg. Mondays, we’ll be in Ardbeg once a week with a selection of books, movies, puzzles, and games to borrow from. We’ll offer technology help, iPads to access the Internet, basic printing and scanning. In addition to regular library services like borrowing books and getting help with your smartphones and computers, we will also offering programming in Ardbeg including story times, art workshops (including Cricut Crafternoons!) and book clubs. We’ll be sharing more information including a program schedule soon.

Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates.

Are you Looking for something fun to do this week? Join us at the Ardbeg Community Club 1309 Hwy 520 for our weekly music nights! For more information, check out our Facebook page at Ardbeg Community Club, contact us by email or call Troy at 416-949-4922.

Rock Night-Tuesdays at 7:00 PM - We need more music lovers to join us on Rock Night!

If you play an instrument, bring it along and jam with us—all skill levels welcome. Not a musician? No problem! Come by to enjoy the electrifying vibes and support local talent.

Country Night - Thursdays at 7:00 PM - Dust off your boots and enjoy an evening of classic and modern country hits. Sing along, play, or just soak in the melodies.

DUNCHURCH Fire Permits - Planning a bonfire? Don't forget your fire permit! - Sign up online to register for your fire permit and stay up to date on current fire risk levels. Be sure to use your Whitestone civic address when filling out your permit to allow the Whitestone Fire Department to determine where your fire will be held: https://whitestone.firepermit.online/home WHITESTONE LANDFILL SUMMER HOURS: OPEN on Statutory Holidays.

York Street 52 York Street Dunchurch - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Sunday and Holiday Mondays: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Auld’s Road 5 Aulds Road Dunchurch - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday and Holiday Mondays: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

AUGUST 20TH, 27TH - WCA BINGO WEDNESDAYS - Dunchurch Community Centre - 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM - Whitestone Conservation Association Wednesday Bingo is back! Bingo runs every Wednesday until August 27 (no bingo during fair week).

Whitestone Conservation Association BINGO mark your calendar! – bring your daubers and we will once again have the Community Hall ring with the sound of BING! WCA: working in the Community; by the Community; with the Community; for the Community – that’s what makes Whitestone such a great place to be. See you at BINGO in July. Thanks again from the

Executive of the WCA: Chair – Keven Krusell; Vice-Chair – Dennis Morrison; Past-Chair – Larry Samis; Secretary/Treasurer – Margaret Dailey-Plouffe FRIDAYS !!!! AT THE DUNCHURCH LEGION! Fish Fry Fridays At The Legion! Every Friday 5-7 pm Hand Dipped Haddock, Fries and Cole Slaw!

Licensed Tables Inside & Outside - All proceeds for Building Upkeep to end of Summer - Reserve by Thurs - $15 - 705 389 3130 Dunchurch Fall Fair - Are you or your children interested in entering your crafts, photographs, flowers, vegetables, or baking in the Fair but aren't sure how to get started? We've got just the thing to help shed some light on how to become an exhibitor! The "Steps to exhibiting at the Dunchurch Fall Fair" document shows the basic step-by-step process information for new entrants - and some tips and tricks for everyone.

Pickleball and Walk Fit - Did you know that Pickleball and Walk Fit are held multiple days a week at the community centre? Check out the municipal calendar for dates and times.

WHITESTONE: As a Fire Department, we are always looking for volunteers to join the ranks.

To learn more and apply, contact Fire Chief Whitman at fire.department@whitestone.ca.

Walk Fit with Rebecca - Monday & Friday 10:00am to 11:00am - Information call or text Rebecca at 705-773-2091. Dunchurch Community Centre. Join us for a gentle exercise class!

Try Walk Fit with West Parry Sound Community Support Services at the Dunchurch Community Centre. For more information: Rebecca Green: 705-773-2091 Linda Taylor: 705-746-5602 Fire Permit Registration- Planning to have a bonfire? Don't forget to register for your fire permit online. Be sure to check the fire rating before lighting a fire or launching fireworks.

SENIOR CONNECT - Help is available to seniors 65+ in the West Parry Sound District.

West Parry Sound District - Community Support Services Do you have anything preventing you from feeling safe in your home? Is your refrigerator empty? Have you had something traumatic happen to you? Are you feeling well enough to cook a healthy meal? Do you have suitable transportation to and from social, shopping and medical appointments?

Would it be wise to have someone call to check on your well-being? Would you like someone to talk with? - Connect with us by calling 705-746-5602 FREE SERVICES INCLUDE: One-on-one service navigation and connection - A Senior Connect Van can transport you - Our volunteer will ensure that you can get into your home safely Home Help for fall prevention and accessibility - Nutritious meals can be delivered - We can arrange for a friendly visitor/peer support person to check on you - Our volunteers will monitor your safety Some restrictions may apply PLEASE CALL: 705-746-5602 Sports & Recreation Walk Fit: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays - Location: Dunchurch Community Centre - Contact: Rebecca Green, 705-773-2091; - Linda Taylor at 705-746-5602 Pickleball: *Most Tuesdays and Thursdays - Location: Dunchurch Community Centre Contact: Contact: Terry Finch 519-362-6169 or municipal office 705-389-2466 INFORMATION FROM THE MUNICIPALITY OF WHITESTONE - North East Virtual Care Clinic.

The North East Virtual Care Clinic is a Nurse Practitioner virtual care clinic that works with local health care providers to ensure patients can access more timely care. It serves patients within the Ontario Health North East region, which region includes Whitestone and area.

The Clinic accepts patients whether or not they have a family doctor. The Clinic was established to serve patients who are experiencing an urgent medical condition, which includes imminent concerns that are not life or limb threatening. If you require emergency care, they will work with the local hospital to refer you to an ER. To register for a virtual appointment with a nurse practitioner: Visit the website anytime: www.nevirtualcare.ca/Call 1-888-684-1999 between 1 pm and 9 pm 7 days a week Whitestone Public Library & Technology Centre ‘SHELF LIFE’

Norwegian scientists have hypothesized that Rudolph’s red nose is probably the result of a parasitic infection of his respiratory system.

FINDING JOY

Valerie Lamb

Hello everyone, I have missed being a part of the recent publications. The Arrow is a family and our articles are visits which we enjoy, almost like gathering around a kitchen table. I am always anxious to read all you each have to share and always have a few laughs and ponder over the more serious subjects which are addressed. As you all know, I lost my mom in May, and had the privilege of spending her last two weeks with her. That time was so precious to me, but at my age and with my personal situation, this time took a huge toll on my health.

This past week is the first that I have felt well and had the urge and the ability to jump into Summer. The weather is certainly reflective of those dog days of summer from years gone by.

I woke, stretched, looked at the calendar and almost passed out cold. What do you mean it is Aug12th? That just can't be. I have only just begun to entertain Summer and it is fast heading out the door. Time my friends waits for no one. What is it they say, snooze and you loose.

I used to be a winter person, but not so much anymore. It is not the cold I mind so much, as

the clothes you must get into, just to step outside. I Like to jump into my flip flops and head out the door when I need to fetch something or even hang up my clothes. Winter is a challenge if you pop outside in said footwear and make a wrong step. You then find yourself searching around with your foot to locate your lost piece of footwear. For most this might not be too bad, but years ago, I decided that socks were highly overrated and I discontinued wearing them. I have found myself searching for my flip flop in a foot or so of snow and once I was snowshoeing and lost a shoe, got stuck groin deep in the snow and had to work to get my foot out. Well, the foot came out, but my boot remained awol, buried in the deep snow. I found myself with a bare foot suspended over my head while I continued to search out my boot. But alas, I digress.

I am most definitely annoyed that summer didn't wait for me, it just rushed by and now I must cram four months into one month approximately. Our plans are to be at the lake as much as possible, I will kayak, Albert will fish, and we will swim and fill every day to the fullest. Life is choices, we can be angry and disappointed, or we can see all that is still there for us to grab and enjoy and create memories. I am a glass half full kinda person, so I choose to focus on al that I have, all that is yet to be and all the joy I can ring out of everyday. Hope all of you are having a great summer, making awesome memories and living your best life, cause it waits for no one! Happy summer?? everyone

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WHITESTONEPUBLICLIBRARY.COM Summer Hours - Monday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Ardbeg) Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM The TD Summer Reading Club is in full swing at the library! Visit our calendar to check out weekly programs for all ages and to register for special events. Print copies available at the library.

The Whitestone Public Library strives to be a community hub where people of all ages can come to work, relax, socialize, and learn. This summer we have two fundraisers on the go: our annual Giant Book Sale and a Read-a-thon!

ARDBEG POP-UP LIBRARY Thank you to our friends at the Ardbeg Community Club for hosting us!

No library card? No problem! You’ll be able to sign up for a library card right at the pop-up.

Crafternoon – Cards-Monday, August 18th Crafternoon – Macramé Flower Pot Holder Children’s Programming - Every Monday- Story + Activity + Felt Boards + Sensory Bins Teen Programming - Monday, August 25th Teen Book Club - The Sun and the Star Other Services Available in Ardbeg: Printing, Photocopying, and Scanning, Cricut Cutter and Heat Press Technology assistance, Public computers, Borrow books, games, puzzles, and more.

Thank you to our friends at the Ardbeg Community Club for hosting us!

SUMMER READING CLUB: EARN COOL PRIZES AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS! The Summer Reading Club continues! Be sure to stay tuned every week for new activities every Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

TD Summer Reading Club Schedule: Storytime and Activities: Tuesdays at 11:00 AM, Thursdays at 11:00 AM Reading Club: Fridays at 11:00 AM Read Books to Earn Prizes! Read 5 books and tell us about them to earn a prize from our prize machine!

CRAFTERNOONS: Fluid Art Canvas - August 12th, 1:00 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM. REGISTRATION REQUIRED Infusible Ink Sublimation Mugs -August 26th, 1:00 PM, 3 PM, 5 PM. REGISTRATION REQUIRED WHAT’S NEW TO READ IN OUR COLLECTION? DANIELLE STEELE- A MOTHER’S LOVE, ROBIN WALL – THE SERVICEBERRY, NATALIE JENNER – AUSTIN AT SEA Crafternoons Other Services Available in Ardbeg: - Printing, Photocopying, and Scanning, Cricut Cutter and Heat Press, Technology assistance, Public computers, Borrow books, games, puzzles, and more.

In addition to regular library services like borrowing books and getting help with your smartphones and computers, we will also offer regular programming in Ardbeg including: Children’s Storytime, Teen Book Club, Teen Art Workshops, Book Club Art Workshops including Cricut Crafternoons!

HELP TO SHAPE OUR ARDBEG PROGRAMS Adult Book Club - We recognize how busy life can be, so we’ve created an online survey to gather your ideas and suggestions. If you’re interested in joining our book club, we would love to hear from you.

WHITESTONE LOCATION REGULAR PROGRAMMING Knitting Circle – Thursdays 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Dungeons and Dragons - Saturdays - 2:00 PM 4:00 PM Crafternoons - Bi-weekly Tuesdays Playgroup & Storytime -Thursdays- 10:00 AM 12:00 PM Please view our full programming calendar AUGUST 16TH, 23RD, 30TH- - 12NOON2PM- Wonder Workshop- Spark curiosity and foster creativity in kids and teens every Saturday at the library! This drop-in program features different activities each Saturday, ranging from group Nintendo Switch tournaments, STEM challenges, Lego building contests, and more.

AUGUST 16TH, 23RD, 30TH- 2PM-4PMDungeons and Dragons- No experience neces-

sary, preregistration required. Offered by the Whitestone Recreation Committee. Offered in partnership and with the support of the Whitestone Recreation Committee.

AUGUST 21ST, 28TH-- 10AM-12PM- Playgroup and Storytime- This is a drop-in program, no registration required. Every Thursday from 10 AM to noon at the Whitestone Public Library.

It’s the perfect place for parents and caregivers to relax with a cup of coffee, chat, and watch as your little ones explore, play, and listen to engaging stories. Snacks and toys provided by the Whitestone Rec Committee. All families welcome!

AUGUST 21ST, 28TH - 1PM-3PM- Knitting Circle is a drop-in social program. No actual experience knitting or crocheting required.

Everyone welcome!

Thank you to our patrons! Library programming is made possible through support from our community. If you’d like to help us offer programs for all ages, please consider making a donation! Donations are eligible for a charitable receipt for your tax return.

MAGNETAWAN- DUNCHURCH LEGION BRANCH #394 UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST 31ST – 9AM-12NOON - AUGUST PANCAKE BREAKFAST FISH FRY FRIDAYS! At The Legion! Every Friday 5-7 pm Hand Dipped Haddock, Fries and Cole Slaw! Licensed Tables Inside & Outside - All proceeds for Building Upkeep to end of Summer - Reserve by Thurs - $15 - 705 389 3130 Casino Bus!! The Ways and Means / Fundraising committee is looking for interested people who would like to participate in taking a bus to Casino Rama on a monthly basis. The cost participant is S30.) which includes $10.00 in free play. a bagged sandwich. drink and a cookie lunch. The committee is planning on making this a fun day, with singalongs, games; whatever you would like. If you are interested or know of anyone else, just let them know to call the Dunchurch Legion Branch 394 at 705 389 3031 and leave a message with your caller information.

You don’t have to be a Legion Member to book and enjoy your day away. Parking available at the Branch.

Weekly Events Open To The Public · Monday & Wednesday, Thursday: CLOSED · Tuesday: 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm ~ Euchre 7:30 pm · Friday: Darts 7:30pm · Saturdays: Euchre 1pm. The cost is $5 Other Activities Horseshoe Pits available during the summer Dart Boards & Shuffleboard available year round Other Special Events announced on a regular basis Annual Ladies Auxiliary Pig Roast: Saturday before Canada Day Annual Fish Fry: First Saturday in August three Pancake Breakfasts: July, August and Saturday of Labour Day weekend Open To The Public ~ Everyone Welcome! Come out and join in the fun and comradeship Air-conditioned Hall - Having a Party, Wedding, Anniversary, or Birthday? We can provide a Bar Licensed under LCBO - Call for details. Meetings: Executive Meeting on first Wednesday at 7:00 pm - All meetings held at the Branch Hall Contact Branch at 389-3130 for more information on any of the above!

AUGUST 15TH & 16TH- DUNCHURCH FALL FAIR - Just some reminders about attending our Fair! We would rather you know ahead of time than be surprised when you get to the gates.

1. We love love love dogs, but per Municipal By-Law, only service animals are allowed on the fairgrounds.

2. The Fair is cash-only.

3. Entry is $5 per person (children under 12 free) on both Friday and Saturday.

4. Parents, if your child is going to be in the parade, make sure you buy your wristband before the parade. This will just make entry easier on you and our gate staff.

A Michigan bear roamed the woods for two years with an awful lid on his neck.

Not anymore.

scarred and missing hair, but the bear was in much better condition than we expected it to be.”

The bear first turned up on a trail camera as a cub in 2023 in the northern Lower Peninsula.

After that, the Department of Natural Resources was on the lookout for the elusive animal with a hard plastic lid around the neck, Norton said.

The bear appeared again on a camera in late May, still wearing the barrel lid, and the DNR responded by setting a cylindrical trap and safely luring him inside. The bear was immobilized with an injection and the lid was cut off in minutes on June 3. The bear eventually woke up and rambled away.

Angela Kujawa, a wildlife biologist who was at the scene, said she wondered about the bear’s ability to climb trees with the uncomfortable accessory.

“And he probably laid more on his back or side when he was resting,” she said.

Norton said it’s not precisely known how the lid got stuck on the bear’s neck. Bear baiting is legal in Michigan, but the hole on a barrel lid typically must be large enough to avoid what happened to this bear.

The bear weighed 110 pounds (49.9 kilograms), which is fairly typical for a 2-year-old.

“We were pleasantly surprised. It was still able to make a living like a pretty typical bear,” Norton said.

Ed White, The Associated Press

By The Associated Press Published: June 22, 2025 at 5:00AM EDT DNS staffers work to remove a lid from the neck of an immobilized black bear near Hillman, Michigan, on June 3, 2025. (Michigan Department of Natural Resources via AP) Michigan wildlife experts finally were able to trap a black bear and remove a large lid that

was stuck around his neck — for two years.

“It’s pretty incredible that the bear survived and was able to feed itself,” state bear specialist Cody Norton said Wednesday. “The neck was

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A great family restaurant to enjoy birthdays, party’s and a lot more! The Blue Roof has home style cooked meals and lots of homemade goods! Also with a new delicious lunch special each day! So what are you waiting for? Stop by the Blue Roof in Sundridge for a great meal!

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NON PROFIT THRIFT STORES- THESE ARE WORTH THE ROAD TRIP! “thrifting for the greater good”

Be sure to check out these hidden gems in our area, not only are there some amazing ‘one of a kind’ finds AND the money donated from these shops that are run by volunteers from the community, help the community! When you are considering donating your gently used goods, please think of these wonderful shops!

BURK’S FALLS - ALMAGUIN DONATION AND THRIFT STORE – 205 ONTARIO STREET, 705382-3553 , located on the lower level of the Emporium and actually located on Yonge Street, featuring donations from gently used clothing to small appliances and some furniture. Donations go back to the community.

DONATIONS ARE ACCEPTED FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10AM-2PM - NOW OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK!!!! 10AM-4PM - OPEN YEAR ROUND DUNCHURCH/WHITESTONE – 1 MAPLE ISLAND ROAD, DUNCHURCH – 705-389-2350 Gently used clothing, household items and small furniture. All monies donated back to the community. We look forward to meeting you and thank you for your support! Open NOW UNTIL October !!!! SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 10am to 2pm AND IN AUGUST, we add Fridays also 10am to 2pm. Ask about our monthly bag sale!

EMSDALE - THE PARISH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD , 2190 HWY 592 IN EMSDALE . Lots of wonderful goodies! VINTAGE ACCESSORIES, CLOTHES, ELECTRONIC, HOME APPLIANCES, SHOES, AND MANY MORE. Come and check it out! - OPEN SATURDAYS - 9:30 am-Ipm OPEN YEAR ROUND KATRINE – 350 DOE LAKE ROAD- KATRINE UNITED CHURCH THRIFT SHOP is located in the lower level of The United Church. This amazingly clean and organized thrift shoppe is fully stocked ! Lots of clothing, small appliances and treasures! Proceeds to the Katrine United Church! Thankyou everyone for your ongoing support! We are now accepting donations for the fall season, and back to school. OPEN WED 10AM-2PM, AND SATURDAY 9AM-1PM OPEN YEAR ROUND. PARRY SOUND – “MARY STREET BOUTIQUE” 24 MARY STREET - Located downstairs in the basement of St James United Church... It's not new it has been in existence for more than 50 year.. It was started by the ladies from the local churches trying to help struggling families.. The goal remains the same today and continues to be run by volunteers from 5 local churches and the money raised goes back into the local community.. The boutique carry's gently used clothing for the whole family....

Baby item .25cents, Children 4 and up $1.00 and most adult clothing starts at $1.50. A winter coats will run you $3 ,, Haberdashery meaning shoes, purses, belts, gloves and hats are the best bargain in town,,, OPEN TUESDAYS 10AM-1PM We welcome donations that can be dropped off in our bins located in the parking lots side door at 24 Mary St. Between the hours of 9am and 8pm.. Please Haberdashery and clothing items only. PLEASE Do not leave household items as we have no place to keep them. OPEN TUESDAYS 10AM-1PM OPEN YEAR ROUND PARRY SOUND - SALVATION ARMY STORE – 82 Joseph St, – OPEN – Monday-Friday

10am-3:30pm, Saturday 10am- 4 pm= CLOSED SUNDAY. PORT LORING – TRASH AND TREASURES – 36 CLAPPERTON LANE . Trash and Treasures is celebrating 50 years of service supporting our local volunteer Fire Department!!! Located in Port Loring, fondly known as ‘The Mall’ , we sell everything from nuts and bolts to dining room tables and gently used clothing! All items are donated, and all monies support the Argyle Fire Department.

2025 is the 50th Anniversary of Trash and Treasures, stop in and check us out! Trash and Treasures hours are always 10AM-2PM- Mayopen Saturdays only - June - open Wednesdays and Saturdays - July & August - open Wednesday through Saturday - September & October (until Thanksgiving weekend) - open Saturdays only. Trash and Treasures is celebrating 50 years of service supporting our local volunteer Fire Department. Our bag days ($10/bag, clothing only) are not on a schedule but happen when our clothing racks are too full.

Donations of clean, useable, clothing, purses, footwear, jewellery, linens (sheets, towels, blankets etc.), curtains, craft items, baby items, housewares and kitchen items, decorative items, books, DVD’s, small appliances (in working condition), electronics (in working condition), hand/ electric tools, sporting goods, games, puzzles, toys, small furniture etc. are gratefully accepted and can be dropped off when the store is open or in the covered vestibule area at the far end of the building.

Due to lack of room, we do not accept large furniture (China cabinets, large chairs, table and chair sets etc.) without prior approval. We do Not accept sofas, large stereos/speakers, VHS players or tapes, large appliances ( refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, washers/dryers), mattresses, table saws and other large tools, computer monitors, computers, large dvd players, OPEN WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS IN JUNE 10AM2PM !

POWASSAN- GRACE HOUSE- 250 CLARK - 705728-2813 - a wonderful gently used clothing store at 250 Clark! Everyday is a wonderful day to shop local and buy some recycled goods!

Stop in today at Grace House Powassan from 9-1pm. Please use the west door to access the store. OPEN TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY 9AM-1PM. OPEN YEAR ROUND POWASSAN – RESCUED TREASURES 595 MAIN STREET, 705-303-2234 - OPEN !!! AND FULLY STOCKED WITH BEAUTIFUL TREASURES! WELCOMING DONATIONS NOW! PLEASE DROP DONATIONS OFF AT 595 MAIN, PLEASE LEAVE THEM IN THE TRUNK AT THE AT THE DOOR OR ON TOP (IN PROTECTIVE BAGS) PLEASE ONLY LEAVE CLEAN ARTICLES IN GOOD CONDITION. ALL BABY CLOTHING MUST BE LIKE NEW, NO STAINS OR RIPS PLEASE. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU SOON! WED- 10-2, THURS. 12-8, FRIDAY – 10-5, SAT. 10-2.

SOUTH RIVER – SOUTH RIVER FREE STORE – 131 OTTAWA AVENUE SOUTH -The ACS (Free Store) is currently accepting clothing at this time. Please drop off on Wednesday and Thursdays between 12-4pm. Drop off address is 131 Ottawa Ave South River ON P0A 1X0 PLEASE SUPPORT THE SOUTH RIVER FREE STORE! The (free) clothing closet in South River has reopened at the old Chalmers United Church beside the public school. Hours are Wednesdays & Thursdays 12pm-4pm incise anyone needs anything but most specifically if you have clothing to donate, the pickings are slim at the moment. They’re only accepting clothing right now, no household goods.

SOUTH RIVER WOMENS OWN RESOURCE CENTRE -105 OTTAWA AVENUE- WOMEN’S ONLY RESOURCE CENTRE INVITES YOU TO DROP BY! Our Free Donation Centre is overflowing with household wares, winter coats and clothing!

Stop in if you’re looking for something or to browse through! ! We are accepting new or gently used winter clothing for children, men and women. Donations will provide assistance to local individuals or families in need. Donations can be dropped off at our office Monday-Thursday from 105 Ottawa Avenue in South River DO YOU KNOW OF ANY HIDDEN TREASURE, NON-PROFIT THRIFT STORES? WE WOULD LOVE TO INCLUDE THEM IN OUR LISTING!

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What? You Have Bud?... You Gotta be Kiddin’

ROD URQUHART

You know Long John and I go back a long ways. He’s been a diehard Leaf fan as long as I can remember. He bleeds blue. Bu don’t hold that against him.

He’s a good guy, a wild man at the best of times. Since I had such a great response to an earlier chapter about Long John and his ex-wife Sue when first published, I’d thought I’d related another story. It’s kind of why the marriage failed. As mentioned last time, sue was a ‘straight-shooter’, whereas, when Long John and I got together, there were no limits to the insanity.

Years ago, I’m going back to when Long John and I were both around 35 years of age,, fully engaged in our careers, we decided the for of us – Long John, Sue and myself and loving partner – would go out for dinner. Now back then, there was a lengthy Beer Store strike going on.

The only place you could get beer was the LBO - and it was 24 cans of Old Milwaukee at some ridiculous price. Now, I’ve been a beer drinker since my dear old Dad thought it was about time. I had a taste. Much the same with Long John… no hard liquor for us, other that the odd shot of Jack Daniels.

Long John and I were getting pretty sick of Old Milwaukee. So for a change of scenery, the four of us ventured up north to a little family restaurant called Lentini’s . it was run by the Lentini family and was mainly a pizza and beer joint. But, their pizza was mouth-watering and it had a great southern Italy ambience.

We get seated – we are the only ones in the restaurant, which is strange for a Friday night.

The waitress comes over with the men u and also a wine and beer menu. I thought that was strange – remember there’s a massive strike going on – so I casually ask if they have Budweiser beer, expecting a negative response.

Much to the surprise of Bud drinkers Long john and myself, she says, ‘yes, we have a full cooler of Budweiser and other beers!’ Long John and I just about fell off our chairs. My loving partner is driving so no worries about getting home.

We order two large pizzas and two beers each for Long John and myself – four in total. Ahh, I can still taste that sweet nectar of the Gods to this day after weeks of drinking Old Milwaukee.

Long john and I were in heaven – we kept a steady pace of ordering two Buds at a time for each of us and we were guzzing’ fools After about the sixth order of these two beers at a time, straight shootin’ /sue says, “I think you boys have e had enough!’ we immediately counter with, “but there’s a beer strike” Killjoy Sue says, “ I think we better get you two home!’ and she stands up and puts her coat on, gras her purse and gets my loving partner motivated in the same vein.

Long John and I pay the bill and arm-in-arm stroll out to the car singing about bow-legged women. … I mean it was pure bliss until General had to wreck a good time. (she was drinking soda water, if I remember correctly.)

I just talked with Long John today and he said the marriage lasted just shy of 10 years.

I finally asked him, whey did you marry her?

Long John’s response, “well, with my career I needed some respectability.” Well, he certainly got it with her!

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WRITER’S AND READERS RECIPES Recipes with Dog On A Root from Heather of the Almaguin Lowlands (The Kitchen Magician) - jim Young, LORING, ON Here’s another great recipe from Heather, the Kitchen Magician “As we endeavor to change our eating habits and try to train our tastebuds to cooperate, and along with the challenges of eating and cooking healthily, here is a recipe from the bygone days of Weight Watchers. It is easy to make and flavourful. Even better when consumed, is the addition of a slice of garlic bread as its side

dish. Both can be comfort foods as we leave the summer days behind and start to accept that Autumn is on the horizon.”

INGREDIENTS 1 cup tomato sauce ( no sugar added) 4 oz. Finely chopped onion ½ medium green pepper, diced 1 packet instant beef broth and seasoning mix ½ tsp Chili powder ¼ tsp Garlic powder 8 oz. lean ground beef, cooked and crumbled 4 oz. Cheddar cheese, grated, divided 2 cups cooked enriched rice Artificial sweetener that equals 1 tsp. Sugar* *NOTE: you can add a very small amount of white sugar, i.e. 1/2 tsp. If you don't tolerate artificial sweeteners PREPARATION Preheat oven to 375° F. In a medium saucepan, combine the tomato

sauce, onion, green pepper, broth mix, sweetener, chili powder and the garlic powder.

Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes making sure your vegetables are tender.

Add the crumbled beef, 3 oz. Cheddar cheese and cooked rice and stir until the cheese melts.

Turn the mixture into an 8 x 8 inch baking pan which has been sprayed with a non-stick cooking spray.

Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.

Bake for ½ hour.

Remove pan from oven and let the dish rest for 10 to 15 minutes before cutting. Divide evenly into four portions.

Thanks Heather, for sharing another great recipe. If anyone else has any tips or recipes to share, be sure to send them along to dogonaroot.greatnortharrow@gmail.com Don’t forget to cut this recipe out of the Great North Arrow to save with your favourites for

future use. Caution: Be sure to read what’s on the other side of this page before you cut it out.

Look for more recipes in the Recipe section at DogOnARoot.com And another reader recipe: Heather Etches from Trout Creek sends us this simple recipe!

QUICK & EASY TOMATO SAUCE I discovered that President’s Choice Salsa is not only delicious but sugar free. It comes in different spiciness and can be purchased at your local grocery store.

Take any amount of the salsa from the jar. Using your blender or electric drink mixture whirl the contents until liquefied. Once the liquid is smooth, you can use this mixture as a sandwich spread (in place of mayor) with cold cuts, ketchup for French fries, or as the sauce/base on a pizza crust. Store the mixture in the fridge, but use quickly. It doesn’t keep long.

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According to a 2017 study by British non-profit UKActive, adults spend an average of 3 hours and 9 minutes on the toilet each week, but only spend around 1 hour and 30 minutes being physically active during that same time span. Maybe this somewhat useless, but also motivating fact is what we needed to hear to get to the gym.

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