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aBy Jack Elliott
Correspondent

This is an emergency. It’s tomato staking and tie-up time and I’m fresh out of the necessaries.
No, not stakes. I’ve collected a whole supply from Scrounger- left over from last year’s cardboard and duct tape boat races, plus the ones people abandon on my yard when they decide driving them though my heart is more trouble than it’s worth

By Jeanette Armstrong
Beautiful Bloomers

A meeting of the Beautiful Bloomers was held on June 19th at the RR Activity Depot. Seven members were present.
The group is very grateful to all who helped work in the park on June 4th and very pleased with the strong community support of the memorial basket program. Fifteen baskets were purchased in memory of loved ones by Gill Stamler, Jack and Norma Elliott, Vaughn and Melanie Murray, Ev Moen, Jean Heard, Gerry Marchuk, Iris Marquis, Don and Lou Ricci, Jan, Carol and Rose (Race Family), Jan Hughes and Dana Kaliska, Marilyn Jenson, Janet and Frank Wolanicki and Gord and Jeanette Armstrong.

By Susan Douglas
Contributor

We had a beautiful evening for our Senior Prom held on the river property of Lady Round To It, (Elsie Gerula).
After the ladies had assembled we proceeded with the Grand March across the sun deck, pausing for a photo opportunity under the decorated arbour. The horn sounded, and each lady was announced by her Royal Title.

By Melanie Mathieson
Gardening Guru

Nobody likes mosquitoes but rest assured mosquitoes like us. Mosquitoes are known for spreading heartworm disease to dogs and also West Nile virus to horses and humans. Because of the increased threat of West Nile virus, homeowners should do their part in reducing mosquito populations around their yards and gardens.

By Ken Boshcoff
MP T.Bay-RR

In the past year, Canadians have become much more aware of the importance of food security. Numerous incidents have occurred involving unsafe food that resulted in the illness or death of both people and animals.

By Howard Hampton
MPP Kenora-RR

If you’ve ever read the book “Catch 22” by Joseph Heller, you’ll appreciate the predicament that unincorporated Local Roads & Services Boards have found themselves in over the last couple years. While the federal government announced that the gas tax rebate would also go to assist road maintenance and construction in unincorporated territories, jurisdictional disputes with the provincial government have prevented money from flowing.

By Al Lowe
Contributor

There are over 300 thrushes in the world, including the English Blackbird, and the Nightingale. In this great bird family, there are some of the very best singers in the world.

By Gary Sliworsky
Ag. Rep.

The Office of Open Learning and the Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) are excited to offer a diploma in ag communications. This unique program is the first of its kind in Canada and is looking for individuals to fill the first class.

I will make no bones about it. I enjoy summer fishing. I even enjoy fall fishing but I don’t ice fish.
When I began getting serious about fishing, I started to build fishing rods. The first three rods were from kits. They were bait casters.

Submitted by
Susan Douglas

The Les Rouge Rogues have been very active since last March when we last reported in. On March 27th, we held a Spa Night at Countess Shutterbug’s, (Lou Ricci’s), complete with goodies and treats. It was a fun time of pampering and comedy. Lady Trillium, (Donna Moen) performed her Mary Kay magic on our hands while a red hat comedian lifted our spirits. Lady La Ti Da (Dawn Jarvis) did a delightful reading on how Not to wear your summer sandals! Door prizes were drawn and spa gifts given to each lady in attendence.