Wednesday January 12, 2005 ◆ PARRY SOUND NORTH STAR – 7
TSUNAMI RELIEF
It’s
all
in
the
Elementary schools doing
perspective
what they can for relief effort
BY STEPHANNIE JOHNSON
North Star Staff
PARRY SOUND - It seems as if
everyone is digging deep into
their pockets to aid those devastated by the tsunami that hit
southern Asia and Africa on
December 26.
Children at local schools are no
exception. Since they returned to
school following the Christmas
break, students have been devising some pretty creative ways to
give back, including filling a 20litre water cooler bottle with
change and donating proceeds
from special lunch days.
William Beatty is in the giving
spirit. Its student council has been
campaigning to raise money for
the tsunami relief fund in the
“hopes that it’ll be matched by the
province.”
On January 7, at the Parry
Sound High School, students and
alumni hosted a charity basketball game and silent auction.
Those two events and a week-long
bake sale, raised about $6,000.
Humphrey’s School’s student
council is working on a loose
change drive that started on January 4. “We have one of those
water cooler water bottles and our
goal is to try and fill it,” said prin-
One thing, just one little
thing, can sometimes be
very problematic and the
cause of much difficulty or
angst. Like it was with the
little girl who was out for a
family outing which had its
lunch stop at one of those fast-food places. Her burger just
wasn’t right. It had pickles on it. And she had clearly
instructed them to “hold the pickles.”
When asked at the end of the excursion how her day had
gone, she wailed, “That hamburger ruined my whole day.”
Her day probably didn’t improve with the laughter her
comment provoked either.
But that is how it is. Or, maybe that is how we often make
it. One thing throws everything out of balance.
One rotten apple spoils the whole barrel. One weak link
causes the chain to break. One day of rain ruins the whole
vacation. One black sheep destroys the family reputation.
One squeaky wheel gets all the attention. One ill-chosen
word or statement negates an otherwise uplifting letter.
The list, and the examples, are endless.
The Bible talks about one thing at times. But in a more
positive way. There was the widow who gave something
worth only one penny - all that she had to live on - to help
the poor. (Mark 12: 41-44). Similarly, in a parable, Jesus
teaches that God is interested in saving even one sheep that
is lost. (Matthew 18:10-14).
It’s all a matter of how we choose to look at things.
MEDITATIONS
cipal Bonnie Brown-Fisher. “In
just over a day-and-a-half, we got
a couple of inches of change in our
bottle.”
Staff are also holding bake sales
every week for the month of January to add to its relief fund for
tsunami victims in Asia.
Rev H. Kleinhuis
Boot drive
Nobel School is planning to hold
a boot drive at the Tim Horton’s
on Highway 69, looking to fill
empty winter shoes with change
from coffee drinkers.
A portion from hamburger Fridays, pancake Tuesdays and mass
collections has been raised by the
students and faculty at St. Peter’s
School. On January 7, students
Courtney Carberry and Kristin
McNamara were busy putting
together juicy burgers for their
fellow students.
“I think that this was a really
good idea,” said Courtney.
“Our school is so generous and
we raise a lot of money. We’re
happy to have it and it’s good that
we’re giving back to people who
need it.”
It’s estimated that the hamburger day raises $50 each Friday
and a portion of funds for the
month of January will go to Asian
relief efforts.
Birth
Courtney Carberry and Kristin McNamara serve up burgers for tsunami
relief at St. Peter’s School on January 7. The school will donate proceeds from hamburger Fridays through the rest of this month.
A ‘rocky’ start to the new year
BY EVELYN MOORE
I hope everyone had a merry Christmas. The
world has had a rocky start to the new year
and our thoughts and prayers are with the
people who are devastated by the loss of life
and the destruction of their countries.
You may donate to the Sri Lanka Relief Fund
through the McKellar United Church. Make
your cheque payable to the McKellar United
Church and in the memo section put Sri Lanka
Relief Fund and mail to the Church Treasurer,
Valarie Double, R.R. #1, Parry Sound, Ontario
P2A 2W7. Our Minister Reverend Charles
Arasaratnam is going over to Sri Lanka.
The first Remote Control Club meeting of
the year was held on January 10. The next one
is on January 24, starting at 7 p.m. at the
McKellar Community Centre.
The Near North Outdoors Club has cards at
the club house every Saturday night. The
results for last week are: High lady, Barb Savile; low lady, Trudy Woods; high man, Shelley
Stoneman; low man, Archie McMurphy; lone
hands, Shelley Stoneman; and the 50/50 draw
winner was Melinda McMurphy.
New arrivals
Jason and Nicole Moore are the proud parents of a baby girl born on December 21.
Isabella Noel weighed in at seven-pounds-sixounces. A little sister for Tianna. Another
granddaughter for Alberto Baldassari and Reg
and Becky Moore, and great-granddaughter
for Ken and Anabelle Smeltzer and Evelyn
Moore.
News from
McKELLAR
Bill and Tammy Moffat are also proud parents. They had a baby boy on December 23.
Tieran Austin was a big boy who weighed in at
nine-pounds-15-ounces. A baby brother for
Trayton and grandson for Garnet and Sandra
Vowels and Sandy Moffat. Another greatgrandchild for Thelma Moore.
Sympathies
Sympathy to Lewis Crossman and family on
the death of Gladys Crossman on December 24.
Lewis and Gladys had been married for 72
years.
Sympathy also to the family of Jack Haskim
who passed away on January 5.
George Chant, a former McKellar resident,
passed away in Brantford on January 7. He
was predeceased by his wife Lula. Sympathy of
the community to the family.
Our community was shocked and saddened
by the sudden death of Clarice Madigan on
January 8. She was predeceased by her husband, Leonard, and son, Kenneth. She leaves
her daughter Ann, son-in-law Tom, son David
and daughter-in-law Janice (Kenneth’s
widow). Sympathy of the community goes out
to each one of them and to her grandchildren
and to her sisters.
There are still some spaces available for
computer lessons at the McKellar Library.
Terri, the computer coach is available on Monday and Tuesday afternoons from noon until 5
p.m.
Other services at the library are sending
and receiving faxes, photocopying and laminating. There are four computers for public
use for research, email and searching the job
bank. New books at the library are the Encyclopedia of Sharks, Guitar for Dummies and
the South Beach Diet.
McKellar Sunshine Club has bid euchre
each Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the McKellar
Community Centre. Winners on January 5
were Charlie McAllister, Cliff Greenwood and
Eileen MacDonald. Muriel Junck, Tom Phipps,
Bill Brillon and Cliff Greenwood all had moonshots.
Thursday meetings start with lunch at noon
followed at 12:45 p.m. with euchre and carpet
bowling. Euchre winners on January 6 were
Edna MacLennan, Max Johnston and Jack
Smith. George Heatherington won for most
lone hands. Carpet bowling winners were
David Stuart, Dennis Hutchinson and George
Moons.
New members and visitors are welcome at
bid euchre on Wednesday and at euchre and
carpet bowling on Thursday. The cost for
membership is $5 and the weekly cost is only
$2 and includes refreshments on Wednesday and
lunch on Thursday.
ARMSTRONG — Chris and
Lisa would like to welcome
their son Liam Donald, born
December 22, 2004, weighing
8 lbs, 5 oz at Nanaimo
Regional Hospital. Brother
for Tyler, Riley & Aedan.
Proud grandparents are Don
& Candy Armstrong and Guy
& Christine St. Julien of
Parry Sound.
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Belvedere Heights
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2005 BOARD MEETINGS
Killbear
The Public is welcome to attend Belvedere Heights’
Regular Board Meetings in the Board Room at 9:15 a.m.
Meetings are tentatively scheduled on the third Wednesday
of each month as listed below:
Invitation to Comment
Vegetation Management Plan
January 19, 2005
March 16, 2005
May 18, 2005
July 20, 2005
September 21, 2005
November 16, 2005
The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Ontario Parks has prepared a vegetation
management plan for Killbear Provincial Park. The purpose of this notice is to solicit comments
on the proposed vegetation management activities. The vegetation management plan is guided
by direction provided in the Killbear Provincial Park Management Plan.
Project Summary: The vegetation communities in most of Killbear are in relatively good
condition. However some communities are actively being degraded or have ecologically
undesirable structure and composition (e.g., plantation).
The following list, in order of priority, summarizes the key vegetation management activities
proposed in Killbear Provincial Park:
February 16, 2005
April 20, 2005
June 15, 2005
August 17, 2005
October 19, 2005
December 21, 2005
Note: Dates are subject to Change
• actively manage (i.e., protect and monitor) the provincially rare beach plant communities;
• document and monitor all known and search for new occurrences of provincially rare
vascular plants;
• suspend all deer browse vegetation management activities;
• implement public education program regarding campground degradation;
• over the next 10 years, cut 95% of Red Pine and 75% of White Spruce in existing plantations
(no cutting will occur in native stands);
• monitor Eastern Massasauga gestation sites and remove or trim shade trees if deemed
beneficial to the snakes.
You are hereby invited to comment on the proposed vegetation management activities
before February 28, 2005. The full version of the draft Killbear Vegetation Management
Plan is available for download at: http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/killb_planning.html.
A hard copy can be obtained from the contact person listed below.
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Only those who request more information or who submit comments will be notified directly of
the completion of the project evaluation. Ontario Parks may proceed to implement the project
without issuing further general notice.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A CHANCE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
IN THE LIVES OF FAMILIES AND YOUTH?
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario Parks is collecting comments and information
regarding the Killbear Provincial Park Vegetation Management Plan under the authority of the
Provincial Parks Act to assist in making decisions and determining further public consultation
needs. Comments and opinions will be kept on file for use during the plan review period and
may be included in study documentation, which is made available for public review.
Algonquin Child and Family Services, a Children’s Mental Health Centre, is
looking for caring people in the Parry Sound District that are willing to open
up their homes to provide short-term care to a child or youth (age 10 to 16)
requiring mental health support.
Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (1987), personal information
will remain confidential unless prior consent is obtained. However, the information may be used
by the Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario Parks to seek public input on other resource
management surveys and projects. For further information regarding this Act, please contact
Anne Collins at 705-646-5553.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team you will receive training, support and a
competitive daily allowance.
Preference will be given to those with prior experience in working with youth.
Applicants with limited experience that demonstrate the desire to make a
difference, are able to take direction and work with a team of professionals
will also be considered.
Contact Information: Please direct any comments, inquiries or requests for additional
information to:
Burke Korol
Ontario Parks Central Zone Ecologist
451 Arrowhead Park Road
Huntsville, ON P1H 2J4
Tel.: 705-789-6822
Fax: 705-789-5948
E-mail: [email protected]
Transportation required.
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Please submit a letter and/or resume indicating why this is of interest to you
to:
Ms. Sue Lessard, Area Manager
Algonquin Child & Family Services
2 May Street, Suite A
Parry Sound ON P2A 1S2
For more information, you may call 1-705-746-4293 of 1-800-465-9335
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