December 24, 2014 • Issue 977 • $1.00 Serving St. Joseph Island since 1995 Connecting our Community Visit us online at www.islandclippings.com email: [email protected] T R 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!” I 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 S 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 The Real Estate Stop Continued on next page David Nelson Sales Representative “Your Island Realtor” 949-7867 • 246-2757 THE REAL SANTAcontinued from cover 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 Page 2 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 Page 3 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! 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Photos by Ruthie Stewart 1611 P Line, St. Joe Island (at 10th) Covering all your glass and renovation requirements ... • Residential • Commercial • Automotive New Windows, Doors & Siding, Glass Repairs Thermal Units, Mirrors etc. 246-1999 Cell: 945-1999 Rod Wessell and Son • Septics • Road Building • Lot Clearing Open Storage Available Call 246-2811 Days or evenings and weekends Published weekly by Heather & Brian Fox HOW TO REACH US: DON’S GARAGE RR#1 RICHARDS LANDING ON Tel: 705 246-2545 Fax: 705 246-1289 HAZARD TREE REMOVAL • Professional • Certified • Trained • Experienced • Local Call Matt at (705) 542-9951 KENTVALE Sales & Service 712 K Line Road You must see this 125 year old www.kentvale.com General Store 246-2002 www.kentvale.com OUR ADVERTISERS DESERVE YOUR BUSINESS! They keep our local economy healthy and make publishing the Island Clippings possible! Page 4 By email: [email protected] By phone: 705 246-1635 • By fax: 705 246-7060 By mail: The Island Clippings, 5285 5th Side Road, R. R. 1, Hilton Beach, Ontario P0R 1G0. Or simply use one of the Island Clippings boxes conveniently located at Ambeault’s. Kent’s Corner and the Hilton Beach Waterfront Centre Off-Island Subscription Rates: $65. per year plus tax. The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damage arising from errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by that portion of the ad in which the error occured. There shall be no liability for non-insertion of any ad. Cost for ads may be adjusted from time to time due to price increases of postage, paper and ink. Ads cannot be copied. The editor reserves the right to edit, revise, classify or reject an ad. Articles submitted do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editor. 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 KENTVALE Sales & Service 712 K Line Road, Richards Landing 705 246-2002 www.kentvale.com www.kentvale.com Page 5 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 Page 6 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] Page 7 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 T I G ! 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 www.islandclippings.com and read the Clippings in colour! ALSO: ALL ADVERTISING INFORMATION and PAST ISSUES Page 8 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. Page 9 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 Page 10 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 Page 11 RICHARDS LANDING Classified Ads and Announcements The Island Clippings is pleased to publish personal Classified Advertising and Public Service Announcements of 50 words or less, free of charge to Island residents, as a community service. Other than personal for sale ads (please limit three items) the announcement must be of value to the community. We reserve the right to decide if the ad is of service to the community. Please identify yourself when sending in a classified or your ad will not be published. Ads or announcements for non-residents or items or services, to be sold for profit, or generate income or events charging an entrance fee (which includes “not for profit organizations”) as well as items valued at over $1,000. will incur a nominal charge of $10. plus HST. We reserve the right to determine if a fee is required. We reserve the right to edit down to 50 words or less. Business or commercial ads, including those placed by individuals do not qualify as Classified ad or Public Service Announcements. Such advertising must be via display advertising, governed by our published rates in 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 Page 12 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
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