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Ontario Provincial Police news release 777 Memorial Ave. communiqué Orillia, Ontario L3V 7V3 FROM: Eastern Region Headquarters
RELEASE: Update - County
Road 2 and CN Rail cleared. (Deseronto, ON) On June 30^th , 2007 at
approximately 12:15a.m. the area of County Road 2 at Wyman’s Road and the
CN rail line located on Wyman’s Road between County Road 2 and Upper Slash
Road in Deseronto has cleared of demonstrators. County Road 2 is now open.
The investigation into these incidents is continuing. “The OPP recognizes
the impact these obstructions may have had on individual travel plans,
“said OPP Commissioner Fantino. “As these disruptions occurred, the OPP
used a measured response that took into consideration the safety of all
stakeholders. “The OPP respects peaceful, lawful protest but will not
tolerate criminal activity.” “Successful working relationships and the
dialogue that occurred between all stakeholders played a critical role in
the peaceful solution to this event.” |
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On the radio today, a native Canadian referred to white folks such as me as “they”. In the same interview, I became a “bastard” by my alleged determination to avoid and circumvent roads in the areas of this Province that the Native Canadians have taken over in the Day of Protest. I have some questions: • Who paid for the highways and roads being blocked by this illegal tactic? I thought taxpayers funded the roads in this country and this province. Last time I checked Native Canadians were net recipients of tax monies, and have no financial or other ownership rights to these thoroughfares. “They” paid for it. Those “bastards” are the taxpayers who expect the government to maintain our right to use. • Does the Attorney-General of Ontario not see an insurrection when it happens? If white Canadians were to block the roads and burn the pavement under them, would there not be charges pressed and almost military action brought down by the police? Since when is guerrilla-like behavior not subject to the law? • Since when, did an entire culture who once claimed that nobody owned the land the Creator had given them, now claim that they OWN large parts of the country settled and improved by the immigration of outsiders? • Do Native Canadians actually believe if, by some suspension of reality, Europeans had never occupied Canada, that the traditional, native life-style of 300 years ago would still be in place? Would TV, Cars and Airplanes never have been acquired by Native Canadians? Gimme a break!
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COME OUT AND HAVE SOME FUNI For those who say "I have two left feet" come out on Wed. Sept. 5th and let me prove you wrong. It is geared to men and ladies 50+ and is a great way to socialize and make new friends. It provides the body with energy, strength, muscle tone, balance & co-ordination. It strengthens the bones of your legs and hips. It is made up of low-level steps and moderate movements. Health risks of inactivity include heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis, cancer and depression. One or two hours of dancing can be very beneficial. A yearly $5.00 membership to the ABC Senior Club is required and enables you to participate in all Senior activities. For more into call Alice at 656-4525.
Beginners- Level 1, 11 :30 am to 12:30 pm.
Level 2, 1 pm to 2:pm. Level 3, 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. A break for tea &
cookies and socializing is from 2:00 - 2:30. A $3.00 charge each session
which includes all 3 levels. No up-front payment. Pay only for sessions
you attend. STRUT YOUR STUFF & DO SOME STEPS. DANCING IS FUN! |
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Regular meetings begin on Tues. Sept 4th 10- 4 pm, with Hot Dinner the 1st Tues. Of each month, Pot Luck 3rd Tues., Soup & Sandwiches 2nd & 4th Tues. all for a nominal charge. Our Bazaar is Sat. Nov. 3 and tickets for the quilt draw are available to buy or sell. Call Dianne at 3865. Line Dancing starts Wed. Sept. 5th. See article re Traditional Line Dancing or call Alice at 4525. Your yearly membership of $5.00 enables you to participate in shuffleboard, euchre, line dancing, crafts, and lunches.
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After
August 2/2006 we on Shady Lane got a shock as trees, some over 20 years
old fell nearly everywhere blocking driveways, roads and damaging several
structures. It was, and in some cases remains, a mess. There were no
injuries or fatalities. Given the intensity or the blow-down of trees, the
property damage was minimal. Out of ever mishap comes something to be
thankful for, and people to thank. Early in the morning on Aug. 3, Andy Assinck and co-horts Patrick and Russ with Andy’s trusty orange loader was
out pushing trees and brush aside to clear a path where driveways were
blocked. A total stranger, new to the region and known only as ‘Jack’ and
his “Husqvarna”
voluntarily walked along Shady Lane cutting tree trunks that blocked the
road or a driveway. Truly A Good Samaritan. This first response was
important as it shook us out of the sense of shock and into action as best
we could. The team of Bud Lehman, John and Jesse Dillon, Ken and Jason
Soulze, took their tools and the ever-faithful Mr. John Deere up and down
the roads and driveways cutting and pulling fallen and leaning trees out
of harm’s way and helped many. At the same time neighbour was often
helping neighbour with a blocked lane or a dangerous tree, or the loan of
a generator. Despite being without phone for 10 days, and
power for a week, we can only wonder at the tremendous effort put in by
the teams from Hydro One. (What WAS that funny smoke smell?) Thank you all
from those of us on Shady Lane who received your help. These are the kind
of gestures that come out of an incident such as a F2 tornado. Thanks,
Thanks, Thanks. To all of you --- much obliged.