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Vol. 18 No. 6 Friday, February 9, 2018 THURSDAY PAPER NEXT WEEK
St. Marys Volunteer Firefighters donation Update on recent reports of
possible abduction attempts
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By Chet Greason
There has been concern about the risk of child abduc-
tion in St. Marys after a handful of incidents, two of
LOTS of which were addressed by the OPP in a release to the
public.
SNOW @
The first occurred on Dec. 8 when a 9-year-old boy re-
River Valley! ported being approached by an older man with a deep
voice and average build, who offered the boy a ride
Book your birthday home in his dark-coloured SUV. The boy told police that
party, company party, when he refused, the man left the vehicle and grabbed
youth group or family the boy by the shoulders. The boy then ran home. This
get together with us! incident was reported to have occurred around Station
The St. Marys Volunteer Firefighters Association raised money for the donation of and Church Street.
Wings & things every $2,000 for muscular dystrophy and $2,000 for the Salvation Army. Money was raised The story was circulated via local media, and was also
through pig tail suppers, hockey tournaments and various other functions. (Nancy
Thursday night with picked up by CBC and CTV. At the time, OPP said they
Bickell photo)
PAUL SMITH! were investigating the incident.
Perth South receives more severance applications
Call us for inquiries at Since then, no new details have come forth, although
519.225.2329
By Chet Greason Feb. 6, three more were added to that speculation has been rampant on social media. Perth
list: One property in the Gore of Downie, OPP media liaison officer Constable Laura Lee Brown
The residents of Perth South have wast-
www.rivervalleygolfandtube.com one in Blanshard on Line 6, and one on is hesitant to comment upon the status of the investiga-
ed no time in taking advantage of Perth
the border with Middlesex County. tion as it involves children, saying only, “If an update is
County’s new policy that allows limited
available, the report would go out.”
severances for farm houses on rural The severance applications are present-
properties. ed to local governments- in this case “Be assured, if there was a serious risk to public safety
Perth South- who have the opportunity present, we wouldn’t waste time in sharing it with the
The new rules were implemented to-
to provide comment. They are then for- public,” she tells the Independent. “It may appear at
wards the end of 2016 after a long and
warded along to Perth County’s Land Di- times that we’re not giving out information, but there’s
drawn-out debate over the course of
vision Committee who confirms, denies, a reason for that.”
several years. Since then, Perth South
or demands changes to the applications.
has sent at least 10 applications upward She says the OPP walks a fine line between informing
Should the application be okayed by the
to the County’s Land Division Commit- residents of potential danger and inciting undue panic.
MARCH BREAK Committee, it is then passed back to the
tee, according to Clerk Lizet Scott. Social media often exacerbates this balance.
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Reflecting on the 2018 Scotties Tournament of Hearts
Excerpts from Interview with Nunavut Skip Amie Shackleton
By Stewart Grant
This week, I had the pleasure to speak with Amie
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Shackleton about her amazing experience at the
Senior of the Week
recent Scotties Tournament of Hearts (Canada’s
national women’s curling championship).
Here are some excerpts from my conversation
with Amie Shackleton:
Amie on the decision to reschedule the family
vacation to attend the Scotties:
“I contemplated. I'm like, I don't want to disrupt
everyone. We had set vacation plans and people
arranged to get time off of work and I had con- that maybe some of the more powerful provinces
templated not going. I was on the fence and then might have a say or might convince them other-
that was the night I'd heard that Allin Mitchell was wise, but on one of the evenings, we're leaving
probably going to pass away anytime now. So, I our hotel room and Team Canada was right be-
connected with Josh and asked Josh to tell Allin side us, skip Michelle Englot.
that I had this opportunity. Josh mentioned at the [Michelle] just nicely said, ‘Don't let anyone tell
funeral that one of his last smiles was when Josh you guys that you don't deserve to be here. It's
told him that I was going to go to Scotties, so Allin fantastic that you're here.’ That truly made the
was a big push.” entire team very happy to have someone like Mi-
Amie on the initial meeting with her Nunavut chelle's approval.
Our Senior of the Week is Henri Malo who
teammates: And about our game against team Canada, the
recently turned 80 on February 4th. Henri
“I met them downstairs in the lobby. We hugged scoreboard was ugly: like giving threes and tak-
and we were like, "Hi, teammates." It was inter- ing one. Man, you guys didn't see the shots she was born in Syria and imigrated to Canada
esting. Yes, it was fine and everyone was very was making to get her three. She made doubles in 1965, where he settled in London until
warm and welcoming. There was no unease at and picks. She played awesome. The scoreboard
moving to St. Marys area in 1980 with his
all, it truly felt like we had been old friends for a was ugly for us on that one, but man, we played a
long time.” great game. That was our best game by far.” wife Racie of 50 years. Henri has 2 kids and
Amie on the difference of arena ice versus Amie on the support from back home in St. 3 grandkids. Happy birthday Henri!
curling club ice: Marys:
If you would like to nominate someone for Senior of the
“As someone who throws a lot of rotation and “The support from St. Marys probably put me in Week, Contact us at 284-0041 (phone), 284-0042 (fax),
made fun of a lot because of the amount of ro- tears four or five times a day, every time I open or [email protected].
tation I throw, I still don't throw enough rotation my Facebook. It was
to play on arena ice. It was a big adjustment to incredible. I can't get
throw the rock consistently with the same amount over how many people
of rotation.” were watching, or just
watching Curling to see
Amie on her team’s play at the Scotties:
any highlights. It meant
“Kudos to the team in the sense that there was no a lot, but not only to me
time that I had to make a hero shot; I might have but the entire team was
had draws against three or four, but I always had absolutely thrilled with 2.44% 2.41% 2.35%
a shot to be made. The girls there, they played re- all the support from St.
ally well for probably only playing 10 games prior Marys.” 2.73% 2.71% 2.71%
to being there. They've only been on the ice for
TO LISTEN TO THE
maybe a month. I thought they did really well. 3.10% 3.00% 2.93%
ENTIRE INTERVIEW:
Our first game against Quebec, I had an open hit Our entire 25-minute
against three and I missed it. That's a five-point conversation is real-
swing. We should have won against Quebec and ly worth a listen and
we easily could’ve beat BC, and quite frankly we is available to anyone
could have given Ontario a little bit more of a run. on the internet by vis-
I make one extra shot in the fourth end and we're iting our website (www.
right in it. We're closer than the scoreboard ever stmarysindy.com) or
indicated we were.” our Facebook page.
Amie on the question of keeping the current Alternatively, the di-
16-team format (which gives each province rect link is at https://
and territory representation at the Scotties): soundcloud.com/user-
952630500.
“I truly hope that they would, considering it is a
national event. I believe every province and terri-
tory needs to have a representative there. I know
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Commentary
Overheard at the Coffee Shop
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By Stewart Grant were impossible to top, but the Olympics in
Sochi had so many great moments as well.
The Olympics are here already? I can’t re-
Along with sweeping all four medals in the
member the last time I was so ill-prepared
men’s and women’s hockey and curling,
for the Winter Games to start.
other performances that I remember from
I suppose it would’ve been the 1984 Olym- those Games included Alex Bilodeau’s gold
pics in Sarajevo because those were the in freestyle skiing, and locals Tessa Virtue
first ones that I watched as a kid, age 10. and Scott Moir winning one last Olympic How's your eldest boy "It’s becoming
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ey team. However, in this year’s Olympics
few and far between for Canadian athletes.
I’m frankly more interested in learning
Even at the Calgary Olympics of 1988 we
about the players on the women’s team
failed to win a single gold medal, which is
and watching them try to win another gold
pretty much unheard of for a hosting coun-
medal against their rivals from the United
try.
States. I think that this is the Olympics that
Much has changed since then, with regards the ladies should really be given a greater
Have you heard something humorous around town that you think might be of interest to others?
to the sports played at the Winter Olympics look from hockey fans.
Either email them to us at [email protected] with the title "Overheard at The Coffee
as well as how our country has fared. In
For the Canadian men’s hockey team, Shop", call 519-284-0041 or drop by the office to let us know!
recent years, the Winter Olympics have
which contains no NHL players this year,
added so many exciting sports that Canadi-
they are at a huge disadvantage compared
ans are good at. These include short track
to European countries who will have many
speed skating, freestyle skiing, snowboard- Bravo Boo
of their top professional players available.
ing, curling, and women’s hockey. Also, the
Whereas the pressure is normally on Can-
rules were changed in men’s hockey to al- We have two Bravos this We have two Boos this week.
ada to win, this year that pressure is on
low NHL players to compete.
Team Russia. A gold medal by the Cana- week. The first one goes “to The first one goes “to the person
By the time the 2010 Winter Olympics dian men’s team would be a remarkable
Amie Shackleton for her great who stole a snowblower from
came around in Vancouver, Canada had achievement in an event that is no longer
become a Winter Olympics powerhouse. “best on best”. accomplishments at the recent back of the Opera House. If you
The “Seize the Podium” Olympic philoso- Scotties Tournament of Hearts. notice anything suspicious call
Aside from the Canadian curling teams, I
phy was established to redeem Canada’s
know very little in advance about those who She certainly put St. Marys on the police”. The second Boo
poor showing in Calgary a generation ear-
will compete in the various Olympic sports.
lier, and the results were phenomenal. Not the map”. The second one goes goes to “the cars parked around
Part of the fun during each Games is to dis-
only did our country lead the 2010 games
cover these new waves of talented athletes “Bravo to the new-look St. Marys the Post Office with piles of snow
in gold medals, but the Games unleashed a
and become emotionally involved in their Lincolns! Looks like the team is on them, and I do not mean the
swelling of national pride the likes of which
pursuit of excellence.
we had never seen before. I was fortunate peaking at just the right time of tenants who live upstairs. The
enough to attend the Olympics that year Although these 2018 Olympics snuck up
the season as playoffs approach” area is supposed to be for people
and it was an incredible atmosphere to be on me, I’m sure excited now that they are
a part of. here. My TV expects to get a lot more use picking up the mail and not long
For Canadians, the Vancouver Olympics than normal for the next 16 days. time squatters”.
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Update on recent reports of abductions
Continued from page 1 kids know that they should report any suspicious inci- - Be careful what you share with people.
dents to their parents immediately.
- Protect your personal information.
“If there is a legitimate concern, we will come out and
“Talk regularly with your children about strangers and
say it,” she adds. - Always check with your parent/guardian first before
the importance of telling a trusted adult immediately
sending any photographs, or using the webcam.
That’s what the OPP did a week ago when another
whenever they feel uncomfortable or unsafe.”
suspicious incident was reported to them, this one re- - Always check with your parent/guardian first before
On Feb. 7, a letter was circulated to parents from Little
garding an unknown man and woman in a four-door meeting up with someone you first met online.
Falls Public School principal Erin Cassone about a new
dark-coloured car speaking with children in the Elgin
incident that had taken place that morning. This one in- - Remember: meet in a public place and bring a safe
and Huron Street area.
volved a person in a car (gender and vehicle description adult with you.
In this instance, Brown stresses that the couple had
not included) approaching and then yelling at a small - Always trust your instincts. If something doesn’t seem
thick accents, and the children were not able to discern
group of students on Meadowridge Drive at 8:50 a.m. right or makes you uncomfortable, speak to a safe adult.
the nature of the conversation. She acknowledges that
the couple could have been asking for directions just Cassone wrote that the incident was reported to the • Public Place Safety
Perth OPP, who are investigating. Brown confirmed
as easily as they could have been trying to coerce the - If separated from your parent/guardian, stay in the
this.
children to get into their vehicle. building until you are reunited.
Tips for speaking to your children about stranger
“We can’t confirm what the conversation was about,” - If separated from your parent/guardian, go to a sales
danger
she says. person to ask for help.
Constable Laura Lee Brown provided the Independent
The OPP still used the incident as an opportunity to - If anyone tries to take you out of the building, yell and
with the following tips should parents wish to discuss
circulate information regarding stranger safety to area make noise.
stranger safety with their children:
schools. A media release was also circulated.
- Use the Buddy System. Avoid separating and leaving
• Street Safety
One area father posted a story to Facebook saying one person alone.
his daughter experienced a suspicious incident where - When walking to and from school or other locations,
- Always have permission from your parent/guardian
it appeared she was being followed by a middle-aged encourage children to take the same route each time,
before going anywhere with anyone.
woman in a white late-model van in the Parkview Drive and know which route this is.
area. He says that the incident happened on Dec. 21 • Home Safety
- The Buddy System. There is safety in numbers. Bring
and was reported to Perth OPP on Dec. 23. His daugh-
a buddy with you when you go places. - Keep all emergency phone numbers by the telephone.
ter says she again spotted the woman in the van near
the Thomas Street carwash on Jan. 19. - If asked to go somewhere, make sure you have per- - Keep doors and windows locked. Only open the door
mission from your parent/guardian before you go. for people you are expecting and have permission to
Brown confirmed that the report was made to her de-
have over.
tachment and the incident was investigated. She urged - When walking to a friend’s house, call your parent/
area parents to report suspicious incidents to them as guardian to let them know you’ve arrived safely. Call - When answering the phone, always pretend a parent/
soon as they’re made aware of them. your parent/guardian before you leave to let them know guardian is home. For example, "My mom is busy right
you are on your way home. now but I can take a message."
“The importance of reporting suspicious incidents im-
mediately to the police cannot be emphasized enough,” - Be aware of the safe places you can go to for help - Keep phone conversations with your friends short, so
she says. “Any delay can create significant challenges within your community. the phone line is not busy, in case someone needs to
contact you.
when attempting to identify a suspicious person or ve- • Internet Safety
hicle.” - Do not discuss in public or online that you will be home
- Remember, the Internet is a public place.
alone.
Brown also stressed that parents should speak to their
- It is easy to lose control of what you send to people.
children about interacting with strangers, and let their
Perth South receives more severance applications
Continued from page 1 That will be a question for the Land Division Committee Clothier said she would report back to Council once
to decide. it was better understood what the Township can and
Township so they can sign a zoning bylaw amendment.
cannot spend the money on. She also noted that the
Grant money for Main Streets
The property in the Gore was passed with little discus- funding is a full, one-time grant with no repayments or
sion. The property on the border with Middlesex was The Township of Perth South will see a slight boost to cost-matching required.
in contrivance with the severance rules as the owners its income when it receives a funding allocation of up
Council remuneration
of the property live 15 km down the road in Middle- to $39,271 thanks to the provincial government’s Main
sex County, (the rules state property owners who sever Street Revitalization Initiative, part of a three-year, $40 Perth South made public Council’s remuneration for
their land must reside in Perth County.) million Main Street Enhancement Fund. 2017 at Tuesday’s meeting. The totals below are com-
prised of three figures noted in parentheses: Remu-
However, there is precedence for circumventing this The initiative, according to a report from the provin-
neration and benefits, remuneration for meetings, and
rule. The Township of Perth East first allowed it to be cial government, is aimed at strengthening small
expenses.
done, which was an unexpected move as Perth East businesses “in downtown and main street areas and
was the Township most opposed to allowing farm sev- enhance(ing) the digital presence and capabilities of Mayor Robert Wilhelm: $13,399.20 ($6,764.96 +
erances in the first place. (Perth South, given their lack small businesses through increased access to digital $4,900.00 + $1,734.24)
of an urban centre, was the initiative’s biggest propo- tools like e-commerce.”
Councillor Melinda Zurbrigg: $11,820.39 ($3,538.50 +
nent.)
Perth South’s treasurer, Rebecca Clothier, announced $6,725.00 + $1,556.89)
There was also some concern that the Blanshard prop- the grant at council’s meeting on Tuesday. She admit-
Councillor Bill Jeffrey: $10,494.72 ($3,458.79 +
erty may be too big, as there are stipulations regarding ted she was surprised at the amount the township was
$5,090.00 + $1,945.93)
how big a severed parcel of land can be. At issue with slated to receive, given that the Town of St. Marys is
the Blanshard property is a geothermal system that ex- set to receive up to $42,197. Clothier said she had un- Councillor James Aitcheson: $9,332.84 ($4,396.00 +
tends the length of the parcel. Council noted a barn derstood the amount would be determined based on $4,745.00 + $191.84)
and silo may need to be taken down and a solar panel population, and expected St. Marys to receive much Councillor Stuart Arkett: $8,374.96 ($3,404.60 +
relocated in order for the property to pass. more money given its higher population. $4,240.00 + $730.36)
Councillor Sam Corriveau expressed some concern However, population was only part of the equation. Councillor Cathy Barker: $7,737.68 ($3,374.06 +
that severed parcels were getting larger and larger. There was also a base number that every community $3,645.00 + $718.62)
received. As well, communities with populations under
“What’s too big?” he asked. “Where do we draw the Councillor Sam Corriveau: $7,426.64 ($3,389.73 +
25,000 received an adjustment so their funding would
line?” $3,750.00 + $286.91)
not be unduly limited.
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St. Marys takes big step towards a playoff spot last weekend
By Pat Payton “It was a great weekend,” O’Donnell said. “Nobody
would have thought we’d get five out of six points.
St. Marys Lincolns took a huge step towards a West-
ern Conference playoff spot last weekend, taking five “It was just a gutsy effort from the kids. We were short-
of a possible six points in three back-to-back GOJHL staffed against Leamington, but we played hard. The
games. kids are playing for each other. I’m very proud of our
defence, too. They’ve kept it simple and played really
On Saturday night at the PRC, Lincs played their third
well the last three games.”
gruelling game in three nights against one of the top
teams in the division. Lincolns dropped a 3-2 overtime Lincs, meanwhile, finished with a 2-2-2 record against
decision to Leamington Flyers, but the single point the Flyers this season, with four of the six games going
earned maintained St. Marys’ hold on the eighth and to overtime.
final playoff spot.
Lincolns 6 - Legionnaires 5
After last weekend’s action, Lincs (9-25-2-4) sat one
At the PRC last Friday night, an empty-net goal by de-
point ahead of Strathroy Rockets and just three behind
fenceman Jake Weston stood up as the winner in a 6-5
the seventh-place Komoka Kings (10-27-4-3). Lincolns
Lincolns’ victory over Sarnia Legionnaires.
have four games in hand on both teams.
The victory moved the Lincs one point ahead of Strath-
On Tuesday night of this week, Strathroy (10-29-2-3)
roy and into the eighth and final playoff spot.
moved one point ahead of St. Marys again with a 5-2
Weston’s second goal in two games came with 1:02
home-ice win over sixth-place Chatham Maroons. Lincolns’ defenceman Jake Weston celebrates his
left on the clock and put Lincs ahead 6-4. Just 10 sec-
Lincs’ busy schedule continues this weekend with empty-net goal against Sarnia last Friday night at
onds later, Josh Vale pulled Legionnaires to within a
three games in a four-day stretch. the PRC. Weston’s goal proved to be the winner.
goal, but that’s as close as the visitors would get.
(Payton photo)
After playing in Chatham Thursday night, Lincolns
The teams entered the third period tied 4-4. Michael
have a huge game tonight (Friday, Feb. 9) on Alumni A pair of goals by Griffin Robinson gave Flyers an ear- Andrews--named Lincolns’ player-of-the-game--put St.
Night when they host Strathroy at 7:30 p.m. On Sun- ly 2-0 first-period lead. Lincolns’ Michael Andrews (his Marys up 5-4 with 6:40 remaining after centre Austin
day, St. Thomas Stars come to town for a 2:30 p.m. 10th) scored before the end of the opening frame. Dal- Maietta won a clean draw deep in Sarnia territory.
face-off. ton Bancroft (his 16th on a powerplay) tied it early in
Lincs’ coach Scott Thompson was pleased to see his
Flyers 3 - Lincolns 2 the second period.
team bounce back after letting a 4-1 lead slip away in
(Overtime) Overall, Leamington out-shot St. Marys 39-29. Both the second period.
sides had two shots in OT. Goalie Jacob Hutchings (1-
At the PRC last Saturday night, Levi Tetrault’s goal at “I think we got a little complacent after we got ahead
2-1) played well for the Lincs.
2:54 of 4-on-4 overtime gave Flyers the win. 4-1,” Thompson said afterwards. “But to the kids’ cred-
Assistant coach Rick O’Donnell said it was a “gutsy” it, like we have in the last few games, we battled back
The victory moved Leamington (26-10-4-3) one point
effort by the Lincolns, who were playing their third
behind the second-place LaSalle Vipers (29-13-1-1).
game in three nights. Continued on page 13
Lincolns honouring 1984-85 league champions tonight
By Pat Payton managers, and Mike Bannerman, the late Ken Bailey Another Lincoln who has caught fire in recent weeks
and David Kunder were the trainers. is Ben Maidment. The big 19-year-old winger from
Just prior to their huge game against Strathroy Rockets
Cambridge has five goals and an assist in his last five
tonight (Friday, Feb. 9) at 7:30 p.m., St. Marys Lincolns Executive members included: Bruce Graham, the late
games.
are honouring members of the 1984-85 St. Marys team Jack O’Rourke, Grant Guymer, Jim Sealey, Pat Payton,
which captured the Western League playoff champion- Tim Van Oosterhout, Doug Kennedy, Ken Brunsdon, --Lincolns’ leading scorer Dalton Bancroft has at least
ship. George Shrubsole, Rob Staffen and Ron Lindsay. one point in his last six games. After 32 games, the
16-year-old Madoc native has 16 goals and 31 points.
That memorable spring, Lincs defeated Dickie Robin- --Prior to last Friday night’s game against Sarnia, for-
son and the London Diamonds (now nicknamed the Na- ward Mitch Bakker was named Lincolns’ player-of-the- Last Friday night, a Saginaw scout said Bancroft has to
tionals) in the best-of-seven final -- four games to two. month for January. The award is sponsored by Orr In- build leg strength and add some “foot speed” in order to
surance. play in the OHL next season.
In a packed house on the night of Friday, March 8, 1985,
Lincs clinched the title with a 4-2 home-ice win. An es- The 18-year-old Bakker, from Aylmer, has seven points --Lincolns continue a busy month of February, start-
timated 2,400 fans jammed into the PRC to watch a in his last five games. ing tonight (Feb. 9). Including their huge game against
hard-fought game. The late John Rowland scored twice Strathroy, Lincs still have nine regular-season games to
--Lincs’ defenceman Jake Weston is playing his
to lead St. Marys to victory over a bitter rival. play this month--six of them at home--as they battle to
best hockey of the season right now. The just-turned
secure a playoff spot.
Players on that Lincolns team included: Don Grasby, 17-year-old Thorndale area native scored in back-to-
Scott Luce, Jeff Shipley, Jeff Warren, John Kernick, back games last weekend (including the winner against For the record, St. Marys is 3-1-2 in its last six games,
Paul Kalbfleisch, Scott Eccles, Steve Nelson, Phil Car- Sarnia) and is playing a ton of minutes. dating back to Jan. 20.
ter, Sean Clifford, Rob Mackie, Lonnie Loach, Tony
“Weston has been playing really well for us,” St. Marys --Worth repeating. Lincolns took five of a possible six
Crisp, Dave Doyon, Bill Zufelt, Scott Bodenham, Nick
coach Scott Thompson said. “He’s coming through for points on Leamington ice this season. In their three
Varvitsiotis, Pat Jackson, John Rowland, Denis Roy
us.” games on the big ice at the Kinsmen Recreation Cen-
and Pete Bodenham.
tre, Lincs won 3-2 in overtime, lost 4-3 in overtime, and
Thompson also praised goalie Evan Morrison for post-
Jeff Van Vliet and Scott Graham were the Lincs’ coach- won 4-3 in overtime. Flyers currently have a 15-3-1-3
ing back-to-back wins against Leamington and Sarnia
es, the late Angie Nigro and Rick Bradford were the record on home ice this season.
last week. Morrison, 17, hails from the Belleville area.