December 24, 2014 • Issue 977 • $1.00
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remember my first Christmas party with
Grandma. I was just a kid. I remember tearing
across town on my bike to visit her on the day
my big sister dropped the bomb: “There is no
Santa Claus,” she jeered. “Even dummies know that!”
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My grandma was not the gushy kind, never had been. I
fled to her that day because I knew she would be
straight with me. I knew Grandma always told the
truth, and I knew that the truth always went
down a whole lot easier when swallowed with one of her world-famous
cinnamon buns. Grandma was
home, and the buns were still
warm. Between bites, I told her
everything. She was ready for
me.
“No Santa Claus!” she
snorted. “Ridiculous! Don’t
believe it. That rumor has
been going around for years,
and it makes me mad, plain
mad. Now, put on your coat,
and let’s go.” “Go? Go where,
Grandma?” I asked. I hadn’t
even finished my second cinnamon bun. “Where” turned out to
be Kerby’s General Store, the one
store in town that had a little bit of just
about everything.
Tel: 705 246-1635
Fax: 705 246-7060
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As we walked through its doors, Grandma handed me
ten dollars. That was a bundle in those days. ‘Take this
money and buy something for someone who needs it.
I’ll wait for you in the car.” Then she turned and walked
out of Kerby’s. I was only eight years old. I’d often
gone shopping with my mother, but never had I
shopped for anything all by myself. The store seemed
big and crowded, full of people scrambling to finish
their Christmas shopping. For a few moments I
just stood there, confused, clutching that
ten-dollar bill, wondering what to buy,
and who on earth to buy it for.
I thought of everybody I knew:
my family, my friends, my
neighbors, the kids at school
and the people who went to
my church. I was just about
thought out, when I suddenly
thought of Bobbie Decker.
He was a kid with bad breath
and messy hair, and he sat
right behind me in Mrs. Pollock’s grade-two class.
Bobbie Decker didn’t have a
coat. I knew that because he
never went out for recess during
the winter. His mother always wrote
a note, telling the teacher that he had a
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cough, but all we kids knew that Bobbie Decker didn’t
have a cough, and he didn’t have a coat.
right, Santa Claus,” she whispered, “get going.”
“Is this a Christmas present for someone?” the lady behind the counter asked kindly, as I laid my ten dollars
down. “Yes,” I replied shyly. “It’s ... for Bobbie.” The
nice lady smiled at me. I didn’t get any change, but she
put the coat in a bag and wished me a Merry Christmas.
Forty years haven’t dimmed the thrill of those moments
spent shivering, beside my grandma, in Bobbie
Decker’s bushes. That night, I realized that those awful
rumors about Santa Claus were just what Grandma said
they were: ridiculous!
I fingered the ten-dollar bill with growing excitement. I
would buy Bobbie Decker a coat. I settled on a red corduroy one that had a hood to it. It looked real warm, and
he would like that.
That evening, Grandma helped me wrap the coat in
Christmas paper and ribbons, and write, “To Bobbie,
From Santa Claus” on it — Grandma said that Santa always insisted on secrecy. Then she drove me over to
Bobbie Decker’s house, explaining as we went that I
was now and forever officially one of Santa’s helpers.
I took a deep breath, dashed for his front door, threw the
present down on his step, pounded his doorbell and flew
back to the safety of the bushes and Grandma. Together
we waited breathlessly in the darkness for the front door
to open. Finally it did, and there stood Bobbie.
Santa was alive and well, and we were on his team.
Grandma parked down the street from Bobbie’s house,
and she and I crept noiselessly and hid in the bushes by
his front walk. Then Grandma gave me a nudge. “All
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MATTHEWS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION
The Board of Directors of MMHA would like to thank everyone
who helped light up our Christmas tree by purchasing a bulb.
Gary & Valerie Adcock - In memory of Russell & Eleanor Adcock • Grace Aelick - In loving memory of Bill Aelick, Sarah Boyle & Letty Simon
• Lorraine Aelick - In memory of Joshua Aelick • Tammy Ambeault - In memory of Wilfred & Hazell Ambeault, Love John, Leah, Tammy & T.J.
• Ann Bayler - In memory of John, Vi, Bill, Betty & Ron • Joan & Ross Bishop • Ruth Black - In memory of Bob & Peggy Wansbrough • Doug
Boland - In memory of Lloyd Willis• Donna Bond – Donation • Darl & Lorrena Bookman - In memory of our McKay & Bookman parents
• Don & Sarah Buckley – Christmas Greetings • Janet Callahan – In memory of John Callahan, Laura Callahan, and Eva Kendrick • Camille's Island Café - In memory of Camille TenEyck • Sheila Campbell – In memory of Dave Bates • Peggy Chapman - In memory of Marg & Harold McGrogan • Mavis Chisholm – In memory of Edna & John Wood • Jacques & Rita Cloutier – Merry Christmas • Judy Connell - In memory of Wayne
Connell & Loved Ones • Harold & Pam Cooper - In memory of Brown & Myrtle Cooper, Leata & Phil Flewelling, & Dennis Brennan
• Betty Corbett – In memory of Gerald Corbett Sr. & Gerald Corbett Jr., husband and son • Bernie & Jim Crosby – Christmas Greetings
• Ron & Luella Degazio – In memory of Loved Ones • Kathy Drager – In memory of Arnold Lutes, Love your family & Penny & Peter Cornforth,
Merry Christmas, Love your sister • Wilma Duggan - In memory of Murray Duggan • Allen & Jessica Duplin – In memory of Gerry & Colleen
Duplin • Don & Mabel Eddy - In loving memory of Brian Eddy • Elizabeth Eddy – Merry Christmas Willy xxx • Myra & Scott Eddy - In memory
of Armas & Sirkka Luukkonen & Fred & Annie Eddy • Steve & Barb Elliott – In memory of Mel Prodan • Beth, Denzil, Jordan & Jessica Fleming - In memory of Dad (Grandpa) Bill Aelick • Brian & Heather Fox – The best of the season to one & all • Steve & Gonny Frech - In memory
of Eric • Bob & Verna Furkey (Popa & Nana) – In memory of Joshua Aelick, grandson • Barb & Mitch Gajda – Christmas Greetings & In memory of our parents • Lisa Gallinger – Donation • Bob Gouley – Donation • Hugh & Anna Hamilton – Christmas Greetings
• Ailsa Hanson - In memory of Loved Ones • Chantal Gilbertson – Donation • Gord & Gloria Hawdon - In memory of Laurence & Marie Rains,
& Olive Hawdon • Robb Heise - In memory of Jocelyne Stevens • Barb & Jim Jackson - In memory of Loved Ones • Gillian James – In memory
of Ken James • Joanne Jenney – Christmas Greetings • Glenis Johnstone – In memory of Gladys and Frederick Johnstone • Stephanie Jones –
Donation • Aleen Kent – In memory of G. Alan Johnstone & Rita Johnstone • Norma Lane – In loving memory of Grant
• Sam Lee – Donation • Don & Nancy Littleton - In memory of Walter Burns & Christmas Greetings • Lavine Livesey - In memory of Elsie, Ruby
“C” & Ruby “D” • David MacDonald – In memory of Mary Jane MacDonald • Grant & Louise MacDonald - In memory of Margaret MacDonald
(mother), Albert MacDonald (father), & Marie Clement (mother), Aurele Clement (father), & Kim Kent (niece) • Shellie MacDonald – In memory of Rita Rowat • Larry & Ferne MacKay – In memory of Lyle MacKay & Lillian Rowe • Judy & Sarah MacMichael - In memory of Mark - son
& brother • Judy MacMichael - In memory of Gary McQueen (husband) • Ralph & Judy MacMichael - In memory of Gerald
Corbett Sr. (dad) & Gerald Corbett Jr. (brother) • Ralph MacMichael - In memory of my parents Katie & Lee MacMichael • Jennifer Mathison &
Family – In memory of my mother, Elizabeth Mathison • Kay McMaster - Donation • Anna McMillan – In memory of Keith McMillan, Catherine
White and Leslie Caccamo • Anita Mooney – In memory of Raymond James Mooney • Marg Parr – In memory • Bill & Shirley Pollock
- In memory of Gordie & Jessie Jagger & Bill & Milly Pollock • Maxine Pollock – Donation • Monika & Mike Pritchard - In memory of Paulie
Pritchard, Harvey Pritchard, Jocelyne Stevens, & Linda Veith • Kiera Prout – In memory of Will Duma • Brian Read - In memory of Kathy Read
• Sylvia Denise Read - In memory of Alma (nee Jones) & Dennis Read • Jim Robinson – Christmas Greetings • Elisa See - In memory of Dan &
Chuck See • John Shannon – Christmas Greetings • Vicky Shaw – In memory of Tom Armstrong, uncle • Graham & Norma Shell - In memory
of Loved Ones • Maria Smith - In memory of Martin & Anna Broks • Brenda Southward – In memory of Dennis Southward • Mary-Kay Stortini
• Carol Trainor - In memory of Olive Trainor • Maureen Tulloch – Donation • Chris & John Walmsley - In memory of Shirley Corbett • Alice &
Ken Ward - In memory • Jean & Joe Wiederkehr - In memory of Loved Ones • Lucie & Terry Wills • Sally & Bob Wismer – Christmas Greetings
& In Memory of S.J. & D.E. MacDonald • Maureen Wooder - In memory of Earl Wooder & of Jack, Edna, T.J., & Adam Sullivan • Ms. Shannon
Woods – Christmas Greetings • Woody's Automotive - In memory of RoseMarie & Darin Nelson • Brenda Wright – Christmas Greetings • Danny
Yandeau – In memory of family members
We greatly appreciate our volunteers who helped at the tree lighting,
at the caroling, and at all of the sign-up locations. We could not have done it without you.
We apologize for any errors or anyone we have missed.
We also greatly appreciate the help and support of the local businesses
who made our pledge forms available to the community at large:
Ambeault's, Camille's Island Cafe, Dry Dock Restaurant, Hilton Beach Post Office, Hilton Beach General Store, Kent's Corner,
Kentvale Home Hardware, MacKay's Island Pharmacy, Matthews Memorial Hospital, Mom's Restaurant, Moose Sweats, Northern Credit Union, Richards Landing Post Office, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 374, St. Joseph Island Market,
17E Trading Post, Sugar Shack, Timbr-Mart, Trefry Centre, Woody's Automotive
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Christmas Diners Club
THE CHRISTMAS DINERS CLUB luncheon,
which took place December 11th, was one of
the biggest events in the year hosted by the Dr.
Trefry Centre for seniors and disabled persons.
Naturally, everyone hoped that it would be a
success. It certainly promised that, with tickets
selling out on the first day!
DR. DAN SICOLI
ISLAND HOME IMPROVEMENT
,6/$1'+20(,03529(0(17
Remodeling•Renovation•Maintenance
GENERAL HANDYMAN SERVICES
Call GREG 989•7794 [email protected]
Chiropractor, Clinical Acupuncturist
has temporarily relocated from Matthews
Memorial Hospital to the BridgeLink Centre
while ebola screening is in effect.
He continues to be available on Tuesdays
from 11:30 until 6 pm.
No appointment necessary.
Also available on Thursdays 11:30 until 6 pm
at the Bruce Mines Health Centre
The organizers needn’t have worried. The
event delivered on that promise in spades! By
11:30 am, the Legion Hall was full to brimming with happy, festively-dressed diners, all
of whom had been lured by the promise of
good company, a sumptuous family style
turkey dinner and old-time fiddle tunes by
‘The Rusty Strings’ along with caroling, door
prizes and a visit from Santa himself!
Tree and Hedge Removal Services
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• Grass Cutting
• Raking
• Garden Maintenance
• Wood Piling
• House Cleaning
• Interior/Exterior Painting
• Snow Shoveling
• Cottage Opening & Closing
...and much more, Just Ask!
• Hazardous tree removal
• Tree stump grinding & removal
• Tree cutting, shaping & hedge removal
• Tree & shrub pruning & removal
• Residential and Commercial
• Fully insured up to $2 million
24 hour, year round service FREE no obligation estimates
Serving St. Joseph Island and all of Algoma
Tel: 705 254-9150
Hats off to Ruthie Stewart and Melinda
Thomas, the Trefry Centre Board and the energetic army of dedicated volunteers who all
contributed to making this wonderful event
happen – and happen so memorably.
Photos by Ruthie Stewart
1611 P Line, St. Joe Island (at 10th)
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You must see this 125 year
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Robbie Burns
Dinner
sponsored by
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
Branch 374
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Cocktails @ 5:00, Dinner @ 6:00
Celebrate the Scottish Poet with Music, Dancing & Food
Come and Enjoy
Meet your Friends
Tickets $27.00 each
Day & Night
MOVING SERVICES PLUS!
Local and long distance moving to any place in Canada.
Save money, Do it yourself, you load and unload 20 foot cube trailer
• Free, no obligation estimates • “Last Minute” Moving
• Packing and Unpacking Services
• We move big screen tvs, upright pianos and safes
RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL
Call the Insured Professionals at 705 254-9150
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May the Christmas
season fill your home with joy,
your heart with love and your life
with laughter.
Best Wishes for a Happy New Year!
Carl Thomas
Broker/Owner
705-246-8585
[email protected]
www.carlthomas.ca
Northern Advantage
Office: 705-942-6000
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Visit me at
www.carlthomas.ca
for complete
information on our
Home, Business and
Property Listings.
ST. JOSEPH ISLAND HUNTERS
AND ANGLERS ASSOCIATION
Island Insight
Pre s e n ts
An Allergies Alert
I’d just like to remind everyone that many children have
sometimes-severe allergies. When it comes to some celebrations during the year, some caring people give bags of all
kinds of goodies to school friends, without realizing that they
could do more harm than good.
21st Annual
Wild Game Dinner
January 31, 2015
Royal Canadian Legion Hall,
Richards Landing
Please think about this and perhaps think of another way to
be kind to school friends. It may just not be right for the
child.
Thank you! Raymonde Allard
Hilton Beach, A Concerned Parent
Doors/Bar open at 5:00 pm
Appetizers 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm
Dinner to follow
Tickets $40. donation per person
Cheque/Cash only
Silent Auction, Live Auction, Raffles
A wonderful Christmas song told me to Deck the
Halls....so I did. Mr. and Mrs Hall were not very happy.
Don’t you hate that awkward moment when Santa
Claus has the same wrapping paper as your parents!
Tickets go on sale January 3rd 2015
8:00 am at the “Conservation Centre” 20th Side Road
8 ticket limit per person
Proceeds from the evening are used to fund
Conservation Projects on St. Joseph Island
Casual Fitness
Instructor
17E Trading Post
The Township of St. Joseph is seeking a part-time
casual fitness instructor to provide consistent and
continuous senior fitness classes in Laird and
Richards Landing weekday mornings.
Hwy. 17 at
Hwy. 548
Gas • Diesel
• Propane Bottle Refills
• Confectionary • Gift Shop
Qualified candidates must have:
• Fitness Instructor Certification: YMCA, Can Fit
Pro, ACE, CSEP, or AFLCA
• Experience with group exercise facilitation for
older adults.
• First Aid, CPR and AED certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle
Store Hours:
Monday - Friday: 7 am - 10 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8 am - 10 pm
Qualified candidates are asked to submit an
expression of interest along with a resume outlining
by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, December 29, 2014 to:
Phone 705-782-4359
December 24 closed at 5
December 25 & 26 closed
December 30 closed at 5
January 1 closed
The Township of St. Joseph
P.O. Box 187
1669 Arthur Street
Richards Landing, ON
P0R 1J0
705-246-2625
[email protected]
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Holiday Greetings
Merry Christmas and
Happy New Year!
May you all be blessed with the Real Spirit of Christmas.
The staff of the Jocelyn Landfill Share Shed
“The Jocelyn Mall”
Sally M. Hooke & Helen Bellireve
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1611 P Line, St. Joe Island (at 10th)
Wishing you
the Joy of Family,
the Happiness of Friends,
and the Wonder
of the Holiday Season.
Heather & Brian Fox,
and the Island Clippings
Wishing all friends,
neighbours and
relatives a very
Merry Christmas
and a
Happy New Year!
Mavis Chisholm &
Dutch Hoogsteen
Visit us online at
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Colour Me!
We wish our comrades, our
customers and everyone in
the community a very
Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year!
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 374,
Richards Landing
Christmas Lounge Hours
Dec. 24th – 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Dec. 25th – Closed
Dec. 26th – Closed
Dec. 31st – 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Jan. 1st – Closed
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION – Dec. 24 – 4 pm to 6:30 pm
Come on out to the Legion and enjoy
complimentary hors d’ouvres.
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Friday Night Foods
at the Legion
Closed Boxing Day
December 26
There will be no
Friday Night Foods
See page 9
for Holiday Hours
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Algoma Maple Syrup Producers Annual Information Day to
be held January 24, 2015 at
Gilbertson’s Pancake House.
Info sessions from 1-5 pm; dinner and annual meeting to follow. Cost for the day $25; Info
sessions only $5. Everyone with
an interest in maple syrup production is encouraged to attend.
Equipment Dealers will be present. Please call 705 2462264 for more information or to
RSVP for dinner by January 17.
AlgomaTrad Dance: Friday, January 2 at the Desbarats Community Centre. Dances begin
with a 7:30 pm workshop for beginners, dances start at
8:00pm. Adults: $10, Students:
$7. Children under 10 are welcome at no cost.
Customer Appreciation at the
Royal Canadian Legion Br. 374
in Richards Landing on December 24th from 4:00 PM to 6:30
PM. Come out to the Legion and
enjoy a complimentary hors
d’ouvres.
Robbie Burns Dinner on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the
Royal Canadian Legion in
Richards Landing. Tickets are
now available at Ambeaults,
Kent’s Corner, and the Legion
Lounge for $27.00 each. Seating is limited so don’t be disappointed, get your tickets early.
Upcoming United Church
Services: Christmas Eve Services on December 24: Children’s Service at 10 am at
Harmony St. Mark’s (all are welcome);
Grace United – 6:30 pm;
Harmony St. Mark’s – 8 pm
Jocelyn Township Office will be
closed from December 22, 2014
– January 6, 2015. We wish you
all a very Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year
The Annual Christmas Eve
Service at the Church of Mary,
Sailors Encampment will be
held at 8 pm December 24. This
is a non-denominational service
and all are welcome.
Come and join us at the Free
Methodist Church for our Christmas Eve Candlelight Service,
Wed Dec 24th at 7 pm. Merry
Christmas Everyone!
The St. Joseph Island Hunters &
Anglers will hold a general
meeting on January 8 pm Sault
College students will speak on
the deer check station results.
Snow Day will take place on
January 18th from 2 - 4 pm followed by the Maple Stampede
Cross Country Ski Loppet on
February 7th. Jocelyn Recreation Committee.
The St. Joseph Island Medical
Clinic is happy to announce that
we will be offering blood draw
services to everyone within our
catchment area, starting January 12, 2015. Please make sure
you have a copy of your requisition from your doctor and you
must call the office and make an
appointment. We will be offering
this service from 8:00 to 9:30
am Monday through Thursday. If
you have any questions please
feel free to call the office at 705
246-2477.
Are you still looking for a gift for
that person on your list who has
everything? The SJI Historical
Society's 2015 Calendar, featuring Island boys who served in
World War II, is still available for
only $15. It can be found at Ambeault's, Kent's Corner, Kentvale and the Hilton Beach Post
Office, or by contacting Alice
Ward @ 246-2392, Barb Davies
@ 246-2089 or Laurel Ann
Littleton @ 256-2755.
THANK YOU
I want to say a special Thank
You to the volunteers, Alberta
Booth, Norma Shell and Lane &
Glynas Eddy who stepped in on
Saturday to save the day at the
caroling and tree lighting outside
the Clinic. The main organizer of
the event and others were taken
out by a nasty flu. The caroling
was wonderful as always. Merry
Christmas and Happy New Year.
Sheila Campbell.
May each of you have a very
blessed Christmas season!
Happy Holidays, Ruthie and
Melinda
To the team! Thank you to all
who helped in making Christmas Diner's such a massive
success! Everything from calling
Diners, preparing turkeys, providing gifts, peeling potatoes,
making beautiful salads, cooking, serving, washing over 1,000
pieces of cutlery and lots of
dishes, singing carols, entertaining, giving rides, showing your
signature dance move (you
know who you are), and so
much more! We really could not
do it without you. I know we say
that a lot, but you are the people
who make it all happen so thank
you to all of you who helped
with this event and to all who do
so many other things all
throughout the year!
No “Clippings”
in January!
YES FOLKS, IT’S TRUE.
The Foxes will soon be taking
a vacation! This issue is the
last Island Clippings for
2014. We will return to our
regular schedule when we
resume publishing with our
February 12, 2015 issue.
Monthly advertising schedules have been modified to
reflect this hiatus.
We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.
Thank you to all of the
wonderful, thoughtful people
for their best wishes for our
vacation.
Matthews Memorial Hospital Association
and
BridgeLink Community Properties
2014 Annual Meeting
Thursday, January 28, 2015 – 7:00 p.m.
Royal Canadian Legion
James Harten MM Community Centre
Richards Landing
For the purpose of presenting the annual reports
and electing directors to the 2015 board
All residents and property owners of St. Joseph Island,
Townships of Johnson, Laird, MacDonald, Meredith,
Aberdeen Additional, Tarbutt & Tarbutt Additional,
Plummer Additional, and the Town of Bruce Mines are
eligible to vote and be a candidate for office except
employees of Blind River District Health Centre,
Matthews Memorial Hospital Association, or any medical
practitioner and his/her immediate family and having paid
annual membership dues in the amount of $1.00 at,
or prior to, the annual meeting.
Refreshments served following the meeting
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THE TOWNSHIP OF ST. JOSEPH
2014 HOLIDAY OPERATING HOURS
Your Island Garage
Building Expert ...
LANDFILL: (Please note: Holiday hours)
Wednesday, December 24 . . . . . .8 am to 12 noon
Saturday and Sunday regular hours
Monday, December 29 . . . . . . . . .8 am to 2 pm
Wednesday, December 31 . . . . . .8 am to 12 noon
Book Now for All
Your Projects
TOWNSHIP OFFICE:
Wednesday, December 24 . . . . . .8:30 to 12:00
December 25, 26, 27, 28 . . . . . . .CLOSED
Monday, December 29 . . . . . . . . .8:30 to 4:00
December 30, 31 and
Thursday, January 1 . . . . . . . . . .CLOSED
Friday, January 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30 to 4:00
Shell includes
Labour & Materials
24’ x 28’......$16,260
26’ x 26’ .....$16,360
28’ x 30’ .....$20,330
Dr. H.S. TREFRY CENTRE:
Wednesday, December 24 . . . . .8:30 to 12:00
December 25, 26, 27, 28 . . . . . .CLOSED
Monday, December 29 . . . . . . . . .8:30 to 4:00
December 30, 31 and January 1 .CLOSED
Friday, January 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .8:30 to 4:00
plus taxes
Ask us for pricing on other sizes!
On Behalf of Council and all Township Staff,
[email protected]
We Wish Everyone a Safe and
Mark Henderson 246-2110
Happy Holiday Season.
8709 Hwy 17 E.
Bruce Mines, ON
705 785-3739
Happy Holidays
D OGS
O NLY
G ROOMING BY
S HELENA
Inventory
Clearance Sale!
Truly personal attention...
Grooming one dog at a time - yours!
Professional dog grooming services for all breeds
begins Dec. 27 @ 10 am
70% - 30% OFF store wide
The Anglican Parish of
St. Joseph & St. George
CASH OR DEBIT ONLY
ART NOT ON SALE
invites you to worship with us this Christmas
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Christmas Eve - December 24
7:00 p.m. - Holy Trinity Jocelyn
Family Christmas Eve Eucharist to which all are invited
7:30 p.m. St. George’s, Echo Bay - Christmas Eve Eucharist
11:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Jocelyn - Christmas Eve Eucharist
MONDAY - SATURDAY 10 - 5 • SUNDAY 11 - 5
246-2777
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effect at that time.
Ads or announcements will appear in one issue, but may
be repeated, to a maximum of three weeks (space permitting). Advertiser must resubmit ad each week. To
ensure space for everyone, please limit your content to a
maximum 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 Clippings
RR1, Hilton Beach, ON P0R 1G0
Or simply put it in our pick-up box conveniently located at Ambeault’s. Kent’s Corner & the Hilton Beach
Waterfront Centre.
Sorry, we’re not available on Sundays.
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON ST. JOE
Friday
Hens & Stitches, Dr. Trefry Centre - 10 am to 12 pm
705 246-0036
Island Cast-a-Weighs, Calorie Watchers, Hilton
Community Hall (rear door, basmt) - 8:30 am
Walking at the Legion - 9 am to noon
Friday Foods at the Legion
AA Meeting, United Church (new addition, side door) - 8 pm
Saturday
The Children’s Library - 10 am to 3 pm
Hilton Union Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pm
Free pool all day in the Legion lounge
St. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 10 am to 3 pm.
St. Boniface Roman Catholic, Hilton Beach at 4:30 pm.
Teen Game Night - Legion lounge - 6 pm to 9 pm
Sunday
The Anglican Parish of St. Joseph & St. George
worships at 11 am at Holy Trinity, Jocelyn
Free Methodist, 10th Side Rd. Coffee, tea and friendship at
10:30 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.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints,
Primary, Priesthood, Relief Society.10 - 10:40
Sunday School 10:50 - 11:30 Sacrament Meeting 11:40 - 12:30
Monday
Walking at the Legion - 9 am to noon
Euchre, Legion Hall - 7:30 pm ($4.00 per person)
Wii Bowling, Dr. Trefry Centre, 10 – 11 am
Bridge, Dr. Trefry Centre - 1 pm to 4 pm
(Open to all seniors) 705 246-0036
Exercise Class, Dr. Trefry Centre - 10 am
Free pool all day in the Legion lounge
Carpet Bowling for 50 Plus, Legion
- Refreshments Available - 1 pm
St. Joseph Twp, Public Library - 5 pm to 8 pm
Hilton Union Library - 3 pm to 5 pm & 7 pm to 9 pm
Tuesday
Cribbage (singles), Legion Hall - 7:30 pm
($4.00 per person)
Trefry Centre’s Day Out, Bruce Mines Location, 9 am 3:30 pm,
Free pool all day in the Legion lounge
Quilting - 1-3 pm, Downstairs Hilton Hall except the 3rd week
held at the Trefry Centre. 705 246-0036
Childcare Algoma C.A.P. Children’s Playgroup - 10 am to noon
at Free Methodist Church
Yoga, Old Town Hall, RL - 6:30 to 8 pm, drop-ins welcome
Wednesday
Walking at the Legion - 9 am to noon
Nordic Pole Walking at the Legion - 10 am
Free pool in the Legion lounge
Bridge, Dr. Trefry Centre - 1 pm to 5 pm (Open to all seniors)
705 246-0036
St. Joseph Twp. Public Library - 10 am to 3 pm
Food Bank, United Church, Richards Landing
(side door) - 1 pm to 3 pm
The Children’s Library, 9 am - 12 noon, Storytime 10:30
Hilton Union Public Library - 1 pm to 5 pm Phone number: 705 255-3520.
League pool in the Legion Lounge at 7:30
Wednesday Food at the Legion 7:30 to 9 pm
Thursday
Dr. Trefry Centre’s Day Out Program - 9 am to 3:30 pm.
Coffee Connections 9 am, Dr. Trefry Centre, Come for a coffee!
Free pool all day in the Legion lounge
Exercise Class, Dr. Trefry Centre - 11 am
The Children’s Library, 9 am - 12 noon, Storytime 10:30
St. Joseph Twp.
Public Library - 5 pm to 8 pm
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Andrea S. Young, RMT
REGISTERED MASSAGE
THERAPIST
88 Barr Road S.
Desbarats
705 542-2840
Woody's Automotive
For all your automobile,
snowmobile & ATV repairs
705 246-8800
Hilton Beach
Debbie’s Hair Hut
A full service family salon offering
only the finest hair products.
Debbie Shaughnessy - Owner
246-0457
BUBBLES ISLAND
CLEANING SERVICE
BUSINESS & RESIDENTIAL CLEANING
UPHOLSTERY/CARPET CLEANING
PHONE 705 542-9215
EMAIL: [email protected]
Island Residents
Mature couple available to do
snow clearing, odd jobs,
house sitting etc. Call 9-5.
705-246-2636
to discuss your needs!
richwood hair design
DONNA BOND
OWNER/HAIRSTYLIST
705 971-4220
Unit 1, Waterfront Centre
Hilton Beach
FIREWOOD
Top Quality Hardwood
Cut, split & delivered $85./face cord*
Call Angie at 941-0215
* For Local delivery.
Prices subject to change!
Deadline for
classifieds is
noon Tuesdays
Deadline for
display ads is
Mondays at 3 pm