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April 26, 2012 • Issue 845 • $1.00 Serving St. Joseph Island since 1995
The Real Estate StopDavid Nelson
Sales Representative
“Your Island Realtor”949-7867 • 246-2757
Visit us online at www.islandclippings.com Tel: 705 246-1635email: [email protected] Fax: 705 246-7060
MOST ONTARIANS ARE GENUINELY TRYING to do theirbit in conserving energy.We’re adjusting our habits andgetting smarter about how and when we consume electricity,already one of our most vital – and most expensive – house-hold utilities. Now, we’ll have to do even better!
Last week, the Ontario Energy Board announced that the costof electricity will be going up yet again, as of May 1st. Theprice hike affects the electricity prices for Ontario residentialand small business consumers by adjusting Regulated PricePlan (RPP) electricity commodity prices. The price changesonly apply to RPP-eligible consumers who buy electricitydirectly from their local utility.
RPP prices are reviewed twiceeach year and appear on the“Electricity” line of residentialand small business consumerbills. Based on a 12-month fore-cast, they are designed to providestable and predictable electricitypricing and to ensure that theprice that consumers payrecovers the payments made togenerators that supply the elec-tricity they consume.
Then, there are those ‘SmartMeters’ and ‘Time-of-Use(TOU)’ billing rates. They’rechanging too:
• On-peak (from 11 am to 5 pm weekdays) will increase to11.7 ¢/kWh (up 0.9 cents)
• Mid-peak (from 7 am to 11 am and 5 pm to 7 pm week-days) rise to 10.0 ¢/kWh (up 0.8 cents)
• Off-peak (from 7 pm to 7 am weekdays and all day onweekends and holidays) climb to 6.5 ¢/kWh (up 0.3 cents)
The price change for consumers on TOU pricing is anincrease of approximately $3.99 on the “Electricity” line, orabout 3.3 percent on the total monthly bill, for a residentialconsumer with a typical consumption pattern who uses 800kWh per month.
Residential consumers typically consume about 64 percent oftheir electricity during off-peak hours, and about 18 percentin each of mid-peak and on-peak hours. As of February 29,2012, there were about 3.9 million (81 percent) residentialand small business customers on TOU billing. The remainingcustomers are expected to be switched to TOU prices by mid
2012.
Consumers who are not yetpaying TOU prices pay ‘tiered’prices. Those too are changing.The new rates will be:
• For consumption up to thetier threshold (Tier 1 prices): 7.5¢/kWh (up 0.4 cents)
• For consumption above thetier threshold (Tier 2 prices): 8.8¢/kWh (up 0.5 cents)
Oh! And when the new pricekicks in, the threshold below
which the lower Tier 1 price applies will drop from 1,000kWh to 600 kWh per month for residential consumers. Thatway, if you’re a ‘Tiered’ pricing customer, you’ll have to paythe higher Tier rate sooner!
For non-residential consumers, the threshold stays at 750kWh throughout the year.
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Another Power Price Hike
“Your Island Newspaper”
POWER PRICE HIKE...continued from page 1
The price change for consumers paying tiered prices is anincrease of approximately $5.80 on the “Electricity” line, orabout 5.1 percent on the total monthly bill, for a consumerusing 800 kWh per month.
With this new price announcement, residential electricityprices have now officially doubled since 2003, from 4.3 centsper kilowatt hour to 8.8 cents. For those Ontario householdswith smart meter time-of-use pricing, the increase is a stag-gering 175 per cent. And the future outlook is also gloomy.One recent independent report concludes that a householdwith a $110 monthly hydro bill could see a 58 per cent increaseover the next five years – amounting to a $768 yearly increaseby 2016.
According to the Ontario Energy Board, prices are changingprincipally because the “forecast supply cost is changing”. Ascoal generated power continues to decline, it is being replacedwith natural gas, nuclear and renewable power generationsources. This includes refurbished units at the Bruce NuclearGenerating Station along with more wind and solar genera-tion.
The Ontario Energy Board’s mandate is to regulate theprovince’s electricity and natural gas sectors in the publicinterest. It envisions “a viable and efficient energy sector withinformed consumers served by responsive regulatory processesthat are effective, fair and transparent.”
For more information, please visit the OEB website atwww.ontarioenergyboard.ca or contact the OEB ConsumerRelations Centre at 1-877-632-2727.
Of course, OEB staffers can no doubt still afford the electricitythey oversee. According to Ontario Freedom of Informationstatistics, the OEB has 109 directors, managers and “advisors”on staff, each of whom takes home a salary of $100,000 to$200,000 per year, not counting benefits, incentives and otherperks. Chair and Chief Executive Officer HowardWetstonenjoys a reported salary of $517,618.94 + benefits + incen-tives.
We wonder what time he does HIS laundry!
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A CountryGospel Concert
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HardWork and Giving Pay Off forthis Island Girl!
Tom and Lori Desjardin arepretty happy these days! OnApril 13th, they had the priv-ilege of witnessing theirdaughter Lacey achieving alifetime dream, as she wassworn in and received herbadge as a police officer.
Lacey was hired by theWaterloo Regional PoliceService in early December.She moved to Kitchener andbegan her training onDecember 28th with 23others at their Cambridgeheadquarters. She then wenton to 3 months of training inAylmer at the Ontario PoliceCollege, graduating on April4th with 220 other Consta-bles in training from all over
Ontario. She completed 2 weeks post training back inCambridge and is now working with her coach officer for 3more months.
Lacey shared her swearing in ceremony with 23 other officerswho she already thinks of as extensions to her family. The newofficers come from a widely varied background, including themilitary, school teachers, an avalanche specialist, a cruise shipdirector, computer graphic design and those with degrees andmasters in the social and health sciences.
Tom and Lori and Lacey’s brother Kris and sister-in-law Amyproudly attended the ceremony. Cousins Kendall Young,Tarina Barter with daughter Freya also drove from Toronto toshare the special day, along with her close friends MirandaAbleson, Derek Chisolm and University roommate TamaraLewczuk. Lacey was extremely happy to have the support andencouragement from all of her friends and family.
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Proud Mom Lori was doubly impressed with the proceedings:“Watching them march in synch with such discipline, dressedin their pressed number one uniform with their shined shoeswas astonishing. It’s amazing to hear the extensive trainingthey undergo and the paramilitary lifestyle they live while intraining.”
Covering Cambridge, Kitchener,Waterloo and several smallermunicipalities such as Elmira, New Hamburg andWellesley,the Waterloo Regional Police Service serves a population ofapproximately 600,000 people. The service is well known andnationally awarded for their Community Policing efforts andtheir strong relationships with the community they serve.
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HILTON
PUBLIC MEETING CONCERNING APROPOSED ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of theTownship of Hilton will hold a public meeting on Wednesday,May 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter,at the Hilton Township Municipal Building, 2983 Base Line,Hilton Beach, Ontario to consider a proposed zoning by-lawamendment under Section 34 of the Planning Act to apply toall properties abutting a shoreline or shoreline road allowancewithin the geographic boundaries of the Township of Hilton.The proposed zoning by-law amendment would amendSection 4.14.1 of the Zoning By-law to remove the 30% limi-tation on the expansion of the ground floor area ofpre-existing non-complying dwelling units within the requiredshoreline setback provided the expansion does not furtherreduce the existing shoreline setback. The proposed amend-ment would not apply to permit the expansion of otherdetached structures such as boathouses, guest cabins orstorage buildings which encroach into the required shorelinesetback.A key map has not been provided with this Notice as theproposed amendment will apply to all properties abutting ashoreline or shoreline road allowance within the geographicboundaries of the Township of Hilton.ANY PERSON may attend the public meeting and/or makewritten or verbal representation either in support of, or inopposition to, the proposed zoning by-law amendment.If a person or public body does not make oral submissions ata public meeting, or make written submissions to the Clerk ofthe Township of Hilton before the by-law is passed, theperson or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision ofthe Council of the Township of Hilton to the Ontario Munic-ipal Board.If a person or public body does not make oral submissions ata public meeting, or make written submissions to the Clerk ofthe Township of Hilton before the by-law is passed, theperson or public body may not be added as a party to thehearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Boardunless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonablegrounds to do so.Formal submissions by letter may be forwarded to:
Ms. Valerie Obarymskyj. ClerkTownship of Hilton2983 Base LineHilton Beach, On P0R 1G0Phone: 705-246-2472 Fax: 705-246-0132Email: [email protected]
AADDDDIITTIIOONNAALL IINNFFOORRMMAATTIIOONN relating to the proposedzoning by-law amendment is available for inspection at theTownship of Hilton Municipal Office during normal officehours.
DATED AT THE TOWNSHIP OF HILTON THIS 26th DAY OF APRIL, 2012.
HARD WORK...continued from page 3
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Lacey is assigned to work the northern patroldivision in Waterloo with a platoon of twentyofficers.
Lacey graduated from the University ofWindsor in 2008 with an Honours Degree inCriminology and Psychology. As a student inWindsor, she also served as an Intern at anopen custody facility for young male offendersand as a volunteer for the Victim WitnessesAssistance Program for the Crown Attorney’soffice. Helping victims of domestic violence,criminal harassment and assault ultimately ledher to a career in policing. She has a passionfor helping those who need it.
She also worked for various investigationcompanies in Windsor, giving a solid back-ground for her career in policing. And she’snot done yet! Lacey plans on continuing hereducation part time, working toward herMaster’s degree in Criminology.
Tom and Lori wish to send a special thank youto Barry & Liz Maskery of Windsor, Ontariofor attending Lacey’s ceremony “March Past”in Aylmer. “You both made Lacey part of yourfamily while she was going to Windsor Univer-sity. Your kindness throughout the years willnever be forgotten.” says Lori. And both proudparents have this to say to their daughter:“Lacey, we wish you all the best in your newcareer. You have made your family proud. Staysafe! We love you.”
Congratulations, Constable Desjardin!
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A rare opportunity to own 194 ft.of deep water waterfront. This 3bdr. home is located on a beau-tiful private lot with spectacularviews of Hamilton Bay. Largeopen concept living room, diningroom, kitchen area with a newmaster bedroom suite just finished. Good drilled well and septic. Priceincludes wood fired sauna, bunkie and an aluminium dock. $259,900.
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SECLUDED ISLAND WATERFRONTA three bedroom waterfront home with100' of sand beach on picturesqueSterling Bay. The main level has twolarge bedrooms, a bathroom, laundry, alarge country kitchen, a dramaticdining/living room area with cathedralceilings and lots of hwd. flooring. Thesecond level has a large master
bedroom with ensuite, a walk-in closet and a den with great views of Ster-ling Bay. Vinyl siding, wrap around deck, double car garage with finishedloft, good drilled well and the hot tub is included. This could be the water-front home you have been looking for at $259,900.
PERFECT HOUSE - PERFECT WATERFRONTA beautiful waterfront home on CanoePt. Road with 150’ of frontage on theNorth Channel. This custom designedhas 3 bedrooms, large open conceptliving room/dining area with cathedralceilings, hot tub/sauna room, largeden/sunroom and a large countrykitchen with oak cabinets. Otherfeatures include a single attachedgarage, lots of hardwood flooring, a large deck overlooking the water and a full basement. This home has a very private setting with good usable waterfront.$469,900.
WORLD-CLASS RESIDENCE!Once in a rare while will a trulymagnificent home such as this beavailable. Built without compromisethe home reflects on the best.Designer kitchen for people who liketo cook and entertain at the sametime. The library overlooks the fabu-lous two storey grand room withfireplace and views of the lake andglorious sunsets. Bonus familyroom, spacious bedrooms with ensuites and separate guest suite fromwalk out lower level. Beautiful views from the 14 x 30 cedar deck over-looking the shipping channel. All the extra features need a tour toappreciate. Call for a personal showing.
Outstanding waterfront property on St.Joseph Island with 140' of frontage onthe shipping channel. This 3 bedroomhome has a large kitchen with lots ofmaple cupboards, open conceptliving/dining area with great views, 2baths, gas forced air heat, cental air,main floor laundry and many otherfeatures. There are several outbuildings including a finished single cargarage, a bunkie and a 32x28 garage with and extra large door for boatstorage. Great views of the passing freighters, a lovely home for her and theperfect garage for him. Call Ken for more details $295,000.
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Gorgeous waterfront property in a sheltered bay near Pine Island. Large 4bedroom features living at it’s best. Largekitchen with centre island, granite countertops, oak cupboards and ensuite off masterbedroom. Beautiful sun room, in floorheating in some areas, central air and toomany options to list. Must be seen! $490,000.
ONCE IN A GREAT WHILE.......the perfect year round water-front residence comesavailable at the north end ofthe island near Stribling Point. Beautifullymaintained 3 bedroom homewith open concept living areawith a large expanse of
windows overlooks the shipping channel. Extra features include an insulatedand wired bunkie for extra family and friends, patio doors from dinette tothe16 x 40 wood deck for summer entertaining and gorgeous water views,20 x 24 garage/workshop. Updates include newer foundation walls, C/A,furnace, windows, shingles and insulated chimney for the wood stove. Thishouse is in mint condition and is perfect for summer or year round living onthe island. $265,000.
Beautiful 7 Acre property just east ofThessalon. 2.5 baths, 3+1 BR, familysized kitchen, huge family room andhardwood flooring. Large front porch,two tier side deck leading to fullyscreened gazebo. 3 car garage for cars
and outdoor toys. Wood/oil combofurnace and on town water. This home isin excellent condition and can handle thebiggest of families. $239,900.
PRIVATE IN TOWN LOCATION!Lake Huron sand beach professionallylandscaped waterfront in Thessalon.Mint condition with lots of hardwoodand new carpet. 23 x 23 family roomwith woodstove, fireplace in livingroom, both with great views of thelake. Large modern kitchen with eatingarea plus formal dining area. home
gym and play room area, double garage and lots more features. Home is posi-tioned to take advantage of the western exposure and sunsets. $325,000.
IDEAL LOCATION!Located just over the bridge near Kents Cornersmakes trips to the Soo a snap and an easyaccess to the whole island. Bright and cozy 3BRbungalow with high dry basement waiting forfinishing. Modern oak cabinets in large countrykitchen, hardwood and laminate flooring, patiodoors off livingroom to large wrap around deckfor great summer barbeques. Over 2 acre lotlined with mature trees and huge drive area for future garage. $139,900.
PURE COUNTRY
FAMILY BUSINESS ON BUSY CORNER!Ideal location on the TransCanadaHighway to service tourists andislanders. Esso branded gas bar,variety and gift shop with Lottoterminal. Three bed-roombungalow. Large 3+ acre siteallows expansion. Good year roundbusiness.
GAS, GIFTS AND VARIETY!Long established family business withseparate 40 x 60 steel building withreinforced concrete floor for addi-tional business opportunities. Doublelot allows expansion. Good return fora person who wants to be their ownboss.
BAKERY AND TAKE OUT!Established business on high visibilitycorner as you enter St. Joseph Island.Includes land, building all fixtures andequipment. Continue present theme ofbake goods, eat in menu and take-out orcreate your own ideas.
Long established gas station andtwo bay repair garage. Turn keyoperation with all equipmentincluded. Great location on Trans Canada Highway with over930 ft of highway frontage. Lots ofpossibilities.
Commercial CornerFOR BUSINESS OR YOUR PLEASURE!
Continue with the long established car and truck repair business with repeatclientele and licenced techniciansor use the large steel sided shopwith new steel roof, fully equippedwith 3 hoists, 3 roll up doors, officeand parts storage for you ownbusiness or personal use. Alllocated on 5A lot with 3BR house,double garage and walking distanceto the lake.
SAY “CHEESE”You'll want a picture of yourself in front ofthis pampered 3BR, 2 Bath Chalet on largein town lot. You'll love the spacious livingarea with gas FP in living room, separatedining area, modern kitchen and huge mainfloor laundry. Summer relaxation on thelarge rear deck, front deck or balcony off themaster BR. New steel roof and furnace. Car
port and separate 24 x 24 workshop/garage. Close to the marina, restaurants,shops and library. $179,900.
LAKEFRONT RETREAT!
Great summer property at the south endof the island. Quiet and private, this 2 BRsummer cottage comes fully furnishedwith wood stove and appliances. Patiodoors to rear deck with great views overthe water and outer islands. Good water-frontage and beach area. A great place tospend the summer. $99,000.
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3103 HILTON RD, ST. JOSEPH ISLAND2 bedroom bungalow includes a gasfireplace, large master bedroom,new patio doors off family room tolarge deck, and main floor laundry.$184,900
4198 OLD MOFFAT BAY RD,ST. JOSEPH ISLANDWaterfront. Two bedroom cottagefeatures a large wrap around deck,boathouse at shoreline, and deck atshoreline with dock. Close to HiltonBeach. $134,900
3084 SIXTH ST, ST. JOSEPH ISLAND1+2 bedroom bungalow includes atwo tiered deck, main floor laundry,hardwood floors, and a finishedbasement with large rec room.$186,900
5210 WIERZBICKI DR, ST. JOSEPH ISLAND3 bedroom chalet includes newerkitchen, flooring, main floor laundry,a large deck with glass railing forunobstructed views, and a sprinklersystem. $229,900
6033 TWINNING COURT,ST. JOSEPH ISLANDOpen concept home with vaultedceilings, and hardwood floors.Master bedroom has a balconyoverlooking the water. $219,900
1343 LITTLETON ST, ST. JOSEPH ISLAND3+1 bedroom bungalow with 3baths, open concept kitchen withgas stove and walk in pantry, vaulted ceilings, gas stove and afully finished basement. Lots of storage. $365,000
2729 GAWAS BAY RD, ST. JOSEPH ISLANDWaterfront 2 bedroom home orcottage features newer windows,patio doors off dining room todeck, large family room, and a double garage. $229,900
505 LAKEVIEW, ECHO BAY3 bedroom 2 bathroom cedar chaletfeatures a large main floor familyroom with woodstove, 2 tier deck,and a large garage heated. 8.78acres $299,900
5284 WIERZBICKI DR, ST. JOSEPH ISLAND3 bedroom waterfront bungalow includes oak hardwood floors, bathroom with slate floors andwhirlpool tubs, newer woodstove,wrap around deck, and undergroundsprinkler system. $249,900
1028 B LINE RD, ST. JOSEPH ISLANDCustom built 3 bedroom bungalowwith 3 piece en suite, outdoorchange room and shower, doubleattached garage, and an asphaltdriveway. $299,900
1203 GORE ST, RICHARDS LANDINGGreat location for any type of business. Features large deck offthe front, newer windows, wiring,plumbing and insulation. Walk upattic can be an apartment. $159,900
3217 HAIGHT RD,ST. JOSEPH ISLAND2 bedroom bungalow includes newwiring, flooring, kitchen and bath-room. Close to Hilton Beach andthe golf course. $179,900
1163 ADCOCK DR, ST. JOSEPH ISLANDThree bedroom open concept homeon water with large covered deck.Guest house has water and elec-tricity. Close to marina. $259,000
1446 STERLING BAY RD, ST. JOSEPH ISLANDWaterfront 3 bedroom cottage caneasily be year round. Open conceptliving/dining area with patio doorsto wrap around deck. $199,900
1311 RICHARDS ST,RICHARDS LANDING3 bedroom 2 bath home featuresmain floor family room, largeliving/dining room with fireplace, airexchange, and a detached andattached garage. Situated on adouble lot. $159,900
4108 BIG POINT RD, ST. JOSEPH ISLAND3 bedroom cottage, newer kitchen,wrap around deck plus gazebo,furnished with boat and motor.14.75 acres siding on 200 acres ofcrown land. $249,900
1277 RICHARDS ST, ST JOSEPH ISLANDOnly one block to the beach andmarina, this two bedroom homecan be used as a summer getawayor a year round home. $49,900
2927 GREEN STST JOSEPH ISLAND2 bedroom year round homefeatures open concept living/diningroom, patio doors to deck, and agazebo overlooking the lake. Beau-tiful sunsets. $144,900
702 B LINE RD, ST. JOSEPH ISLANDWaterfront. 3 bedroom cottage withnewer roof, flooring, and windows.Large dock and 2 storage sheds.Close to Richards Landing.$144,900
2941 GREEN ST, ST. JOSEPH ISLANDBeautiful sunset from this 2bedroom home and patio doors offmaster to large deck. Lots ofwildlife. $199,500
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1/2 C. shortening
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1 egg (beaten)
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1 1/2 C. flour
1/4 C. milk
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1/2 C. chopped pecans (or walnuts, amonds, hazelnuts)
1/2 C. seedless raisins
Beat shortening and maple syrup until fluffy in a mediumbowl. Beat in egg. Stir together flour, salt and baking powder.Add flour mixture to maple syrup mixture alternately withmilk. Stir in oatmeal, nuts and raisins. Drop by heapingteaspoons 1/2 inch apart on a parchment lined cookie sheet.Bake at 375°F for 12 - 15 minutes. Makes 3 - 3 1/2 dozen.
Thanks Carol!
THE TOWNSHIP OF ST. JOSEPHFREE DUMP WEEK
All tipping fees will be waived at The Township of St. Josephlandfill site from Sunday, May 6 through Saturday May 12.
Landfill hours are Sundays and Wednesdays, 2 to 8 p.m.,Saturdays and Mondays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All users must have a vehicle sticker, available at theTownship Office, 1669 Arthur Street, Richards Landing.
A Message from Brown OwlAfter 18 years in Girl Guides, I am retiring. I have been aSparks, Brownie, Girl Guide, Pathfinder, Ranger Leader and aDistrict Commissioner. I have enjoyed every moment with myfellow Guiders, but most of all the girls, who have taught meto have fun and stay young at heart.
At the end of May I am letting go of the reins and I amhoping someone will step forward and continue on in thiswonderful organization. At this moment we have no leadersfor next year which will mean Girl Guides on the Island willnot happen.
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FOR SALE
2005 Sea-Doo GTX wakeedition, red, low hours, comeswith trailer $6000. obo. 2 Blue2002 Sea-Doo GTXs withtandem trailer $10,000. obo,very low hours.2 Sea-Doo lifts, only a coupleyears old, $3000. each obo.Call 705 246-3712.Bisque coloured Kenmore fridgefor sale, less than two years old,with ice and water dispenser,66”h x 33”w x 30”d. Excellentcondition. Paid $1600. asking$700. Call 705 246-2634
2006 Kawasaki KLR 650 dualpurpose motorcycle. In excellentcondition with low kms. Comeswith factory higher windshield,fork brace and K & N air filter.Good on gas and cheap toinsure. Asking $3,600. OBO.Call 705 246-2651Brand new Rokstark RS-EElectric guitar, still in itsdelivery box. “Stratocaster” stylesolid body, gloss black with 3single coil pickups, five-wayswitch, volume & 2 tone controlknobs and tremolo (“whammy”)bar. $150 and it’s yours! Call705 246-16354 Appliance Package – Moving- all in excellent condition:Maytag Stove, 5 burner, selfcleaning, glass top, bone colour:Kitchen Aid 18 cu ft fridge/ topfreezer, bone colour; Kenmorewasher, 80 series, HD, supercapacity plus, energy saving,white ; Kenmore HD dryer,white. Will sell separately.Asking $999 for all 4 appli-ances. Call 705 782-0728Boat For Sale: 1989 SylvanBarritz-188. Inboard/outboardFord 2.3L engine, with trailer.$4,500. Call 705 246-2022
Note: Please limit your “forsale “ads to a maximum of 3items.
SERVICES
Tax Preparation Servicesstarting at $40 for a basicreturn. Call P. Nadjiwon, Certified ManagementAccountant. No calls on Sundayplease. Phone 705 246-0569
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Any plants to share? The IslandHorticultural Society will comeand dig any donation of peren-nials for our up-coming sale.Please contact Maria Smith at705 246-2483. Our Aprilmeeting will feature guestspeaker Linda Harrison, hertopic "Medicinal Herbs". It willtake place Thursday, April 26that Harmony St. Marks UnitedChurch Hall 7 pm. Anyone iswelcome to come for thisinformative presentation.Vendors and Artisans areneeded for the Apple BlossomFestival on June 2nd to sell theirwares throughout the day. Thecost of attending as a vendorwill be $25. For more informa-tion call 246-2281 or visit onlineat www.sji1812.com for an entryform.The annual HEALTH WEEKLuncheon will be on Thursday,May 10th from 11 am to 2 pm atthe Legion in Richards Landing.This year’s event will be hostedby the Matthews MemorialHospital Auxiliary, in conjunctionwith the Trefry Centre and St.Joseph Island Cancer Societybranch. The cost is $7, withproceeds going to the hospitaland local health and seniors’programs. There will be draws,door prizes and a variety ofinformation display tables.Everyone is welcome. Yoursupport is greatly appreciated.Our Island team “4RFuture” willbe participating for our 7th yearin the MS Walk on May 6th toraise badly needed funds forprograms and servicesin our community as wellas research into findinga cure for Multiple Scle-rosis. You can help makeevery step matter bypledging us on ouronline fundraisingsystem atwww.mswalk.ca. Searchour team name
4RFuture or any team member(Shirley Abel or Chris or LoganDeller). It’s secure and easy todo and you will receive animmediate tax receipt. For moreinformation, call Shirley at 705246-0116. Thanks!Sunday, April 29th, Combined5th Sunday- Holy Eucharist atHoly Trinity Jocelyn (notechange of place) at 10: 30 amfollowed by a Pot LuckLuncheon. No Service at St.George’s in Echo BayThe Scholastic Book Fair At St.Joseph Island Central Schoolwill take place on Wed. May 9from 12:00 - 4:30 and again onThurs. May 10 from 8:30 – 3:15.Please join us.Attention Wild Turkey hunters!The St.Joseph Island Huntersand Anglers are participating ina study on the diet and geneticsof wild turkeys from St. Joe’sIsland and we are seekingsamples of crops from anyturkeys harvested on the Islandthis spring. For more informa-tion see the St. Joseph IslandAnglers and Hunters website(http://sites.google.com/site/sjihuntersanglers/news).Everyone is welcome to comeand celebrate Kay (Kent)Roberts' 90th Birthday Party onWednesday, May 2nd at theLegion Hall in RichardsLanding. There will be a Comeand Go Tea at 4pm, Supper at 6pm and a Presentation at 8 pm.Best Wishes Only. There will bea Guest Book to sign. Come joinus for all or part of the celebra-tion!Pickleball is coming to theIsland. Check it out atUSAPA.org. This is a fun, socialcourt game enjoyed by all ages.Watch Island Clippings for moreinfo.The Tenby Bay CemeteryAnnual Spring Cleanup isscheduled for Sat. May 5th at10:00 am. Bring your rakes andwork gloves and join us.Refreshments will be served!
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Friday Night Foodsat the Legion
Keith Barlow will becooking from the regular
menu.
Entertainment byMike Cormier
Entertainment supplied by volunteer musicians
Come and try your luckat the meat draw.
Take out available
Matthews Memorial HospitalAssociation (MMHA)
Attention all residents who are members of MatthewsMemorial Hospital Association, or residents who areover the age of 18 permanently residing in andbetween Echo bay and Bruce Mines, including St.Joseph Island, and wish to join MMHA, as per by-law6.07, a member’s meeting has been called for thepurpose of electing two directors from the NorthShore MMHA catchment area.
Other items on the agenda• Signing up new members
• Updates from the MMHA chair Arthena Hecker• Fund-raising and other committee updates
Come out and vote we want your input.
Monday May 7 • 7 p.m.Royal Canadian Legion,
Richards Landing
For information call Mark Henderson,Secretary MMHA at 705-246-2110
MEETING NOTICE
BBQ &Smokehouse
246-0063
SMELTFRYTHIS
WEEKEND!
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MARKETSt. Joseph Island
Your Island Grocery Store ... fresh meat,produce, groceries and more!
HOURS 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM MONDAY THRU FRIDAY9:30 AM - 5:30 PM ON SATURDAY
Downtown Richards Landing
705 246-2500or email us at [email protected]
SPRINGPADERNO SALE!Fresh local whitefish
and lake trout
BRUCE MINES INSURANCE73 Taylor St., Box 189, Bruce Mines, ON P0R 1C0
BROKERS Ltd.
Bus (705) 785-3436 Fax (705) 785-3747
Meeting your Home, Autoand
Commercial Insurance Needs
KENTVALEThe Helpful Place
Sales & Service
712 K Line Road
Richards Landing(705) 246-2002 www.kentvale.com
Sales & Service712 K Line Road
You must see this 124 year old General Store
246-2002 www.kentvale.com
Visit MooseSweats First!
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEKMONDAY - SATURDAY 10 - 5 • SUNDAY 11 - 5
Mother’s Dayis May 13th!
We can help enhance this special dayCome and see a selection of thoughtful
and inspiring gifts.Roses, floral arrangements, jewellery,
clothing, and more!
246-2777 RICHARDS LANDING
I plead with you, if you are 18 or older and female and arethinking about what you can do with a little extra time, callme and I will answer all your questions or direct you tosomeone who can.
Again, I want to say thank you to all my co-leaders over theyears and also thank the parents for sharing their daughterswith me for the last 18 years. I have been truly blessed.
Brown Owl, Kim Coulter
A MESSAGE FROM BROWN OWL...continued from page 9
ANNOUNCEMENTS...continued from page 10
Grace United Church Cemetery.Annual Spring clean-up will beon Saturday, May 12th, startingat 9 am. All help welcomed andappreciated. Bring a leaf rakeand work gloves. Refreshmentswill be supplied.
The winner of the Royal Cana-dian Legion $1,000. Cash Drawis local resident Owen Palmer.Congratulations!
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FridayHens & Stitches, Dr. Trefry Centre - 10 am to 12 pmIsland Cast-a-Weighs, Calorie Watchers, Hilton Community Hall (rear door, basmt) - 8:30 amWalking at the Legion - 9 am to noonFriday Foods at the LegionAA Meeting, United Church (new addition, side door) - 8 pm
Saturday Childrens Library - 10 am to 3 pm, Storytime 10:30 amHilton Union Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pm - Phone number: 705 255-3520.Nordic Walking Group - Tranter Park, 10 amSt. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pmFree pool all day in the Legion loungeSt. Boniface Roman Catholic, Hilton Beach at 4:30 pm.Jam Session, Legion - 4 pm to 6 pm
SundayThe Anglican church worships at 11 am.
Free Methodist, 10th Side Rd. Coffee, tea and friendship at10:30 am. Worship service 11 am.Island Bible Chapel, Richards Landing. Lord’s Supper 10 am, Family Bible Hour 11:15 am.Grace United, Hilton Beach. 9:30 am.Harmony St. Marks United, Richards Landing. 11 am.
MondayBridge, Dr. Trefry Centre - 1 pm to 5 pm (Open to all seniors)60+ Exercise Program, Dr. Trefry Centre - 10:00 amEuchre, Legion Hall - 8 pm ($4.00 per person)Walking at the Legion - 9 am to noon
Carpet Bowling for 50 Plus, Legion - Refreshments Available - 1 pm
St. Joseph Twp, Public Library - 6 pm to 9 pm
Hilton Union Library - 3 pm to 5 pm & 7 pm to 9 pm - Phone number: 705 255-3520.
TuesdayChild Care Algoma’s CAPC Play & Learn Best Start Hub,Free Methodist Church - 9:30 am to 11:30 am
Cribbage (singles), Legion Hall - 7:30 pm ($4.00 per person)
Quilting - 1-3 pm, Downstairs Hilton Hall except the 3rdweek held at the Trefry Centre.
Wednesday Walking at the Legion - 9 am to noon
Bridge, Dr. Trefry Centre - 1 pm to 5 pm (Open to all seniors)
St. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Food Bank, United Church, Richards Landing (side door) - 1 pm to 3 pm
Children’s Library - 9 am to 12 pm, Story time - 10:30 am
Hilton Union Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pm - Phone number: 705 255-3520.
Pool, Legion - 7:30
ThursdaySt. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm
Dr. Trefry Centre’s Day Out Program - 9 am to 4 pm
Children’s Library - 9 am - 12 pm, Story time 10:30 amAfter school 3:30 to 5pm
St. Joseph Twp. Public Library -1 pm to 5 pm & 7 pm to 9 pm
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON ST. JOE
The Island Clippings is pleased to publish personal Classified Adver-tising and Public Service Announcements of 50 words or less, free ofcharge to Island residents, as a community service. Other thanpersonal for sale ads (please limit three items) the announcementmust be of value to the community. We reserve the right to decide ifthe ad is of service to the community.
Ads or announcements for non-residents, businesses, or items orservices, to be sold for profit, or generate income or events chargingan entrance fee as well as items valued at over $1,000. will incur anominal charge of $10. plus HST. We reserve the right to determineif a fee is required. We reserve the right to edit down to 50 words orless.
Ads or announcements will appear in one issue, but may be repeated,to a maximum of three consecutive weeks (space permitting). Adver-tiser must resubmit ad each week. To ensure space for everyone,please limit your content to amaximum of 50 words.
Ads can be placed by: Email to:[email protected] or by phone 705 246-1635 (from 9 – 5,Mon-Fri) or fax 705 246-7060. Mail to: Island ClippingsRR1, Hilton Beach, ON P0R 1G0Or simply put it in one of our pick-up boxes conveniently located atAmbeault’s, Kent’s Corners and the Hilton Beach Post Office.Sorry, we’re not available on Sundays.
Classified Ads and Announcements
Deadline for display ads is 3 pm Mondays.Deadline for classifieds is noon Tuesday.
Changes Hair SalonFor Appointments
Please Call941-0802Julie Stevens
Please call 705 542-9215
BUBBLES ISLANDCLEANING SERVICE
BUSINESS & RESIDENTIALUpholstery and Carpet
Email: [email protected]
246-0942
The Calico HenTelephone: (705) 246-0875
Antiques - Art - Used BooksJewellery - Photos - Knitting Supplies
Dawn Tweedle - owner/artisan1188 Richards St.,
Richards Landing, ON P0R 1J0
Debbie’s Hair HutAA ffuullll sseerrvviiccee ffaammiillyy ssaalloonn ooffffeerriinngg
oonnllyy tthhee ffiinneesstt hhaaiirr pprroodduuccttss..Debbie Campbell - Owner
246-0457
F IREWOODTop Quality Hardwood
Cut, split & delivered $80./face cord*Call Angie at 941-0215
* For Local delivery.Prices subject to change!
Andrea S. Young, RMTREGISTERED MASSAGE
THERAPIST
705 542-2840
88 Barr Road S.Desbarats
Serenity Spa705-785-3647
facial, pedicure, massage,hot rock & much more ...Arlene: Esthetician
ISLAND RESOURCESDevelopment Consultants
Local Land Use Planning SpecialistsDevelopment Studies and ApplicationsEngineer Stamped Building Plans
705-246-7557Email: [email protected]