Category Archives: News, Information & Events

This is the place to look for happenings here in Port Loring and surrounding areas. Also any news, events, pictures and things that you folks send me will be put in this category along with what ever I come up with.

News From Port Loring Ontario

Well been a couple cool days here.  Yesterday was cool enough for me to wear a jacket while getting my mowing done.  Also cloudy and day before that rained most of the day.  Today though is sunny and looks nice but still cool. Winds from the old north bringing in the cool air is the culprit but by the looks of the long range into next week things change back to warmer weather.  At least into the seventies they say, so that is ok with me.  Even had to put on the old furnace for a wee bit this morning to take the dampness out of the old bones and warm up the house a touch.  Today will get at working up my veggie gardens some, so that should keep me busy. Have to say they things are growing nicely too, been eating fresh veggies regularly every day now.   Our store is also open now for the season, loaded with all kinds of new items too.  So be sure to drop by when your out this way.  Can’t miss our place now as out front we have a brand new sign that says.  George & Ruth Walters Author and Artist with a gift shop sign underneath.  Have a great day.

Old Mirror Lodge Restaurant

Some very good friends of ours is opening up their Restaurant for the season on Fathers Day and if you are in for some very good food, well this is the place to go. I should also say they have some very nice cottages too that they rent.    Sets in off the main land, surrounded by nature  and fishing at its best.  What a great spot to bring your Dad….. or Mother for that matter.  Everyone is welcome.  I highly recommend it and know you won’t go away disappointed.

Old Mirror Lodge Restaurant

opens up for the season 2011 on

FATHER`S DAY WEEKEND

SPECIAL MENU

June 18th and 19th, 2011

Penne al Arrabiata

Italian Penne with a spicy tomato sauce & herbs,

parmesan cheese, side salad,

Garlic bread

****

Can$ 8.80

Add a Pork chop = $ 7.45

Or

Bolognaise sauce = $ 6.80

Plus taxes

Urs & Verena Bartschi and the Team welcomes you!

Old Mirror Lodge Inc. / Public Restaurant & Cottages

PO Box 40, 287 Toad Lake, Port Loring ON P0H 1Y0 Canada,

Tel. 705 757 2377 Fax 705 757 0261

The e.coli outbreak in Germany

The e.coli outbreak in Germany is raising alarm worldwide as scientists are now describing this particular strain of e.coli as “extremely aggressive and toxic.” Even worse, the strain is resistant to antibiotics, making it one of the world’s first widespread superbug food infections that’s racking up a noticeable body count while sickening thousands.

Of course, virtually every report you’ll read on this in the mainstream media has the facts wrong. This isn’t about cucumbers being dangerous, because e.coli does not grow on cucumbers. E.coli is an intestinal strain of bacteria that only grows inside the guts of animals (and people). Thus, the source of all this e.coli is ANIMAL, not vegetable.

But the media won’t admit that. Because the whole agenda here is to kill your vegetables but protect the atrocious practices of the factory animal meat industries. The FDA, in particular, loves all these outbreaks because it gives them more moral authority to clamp down on gardens and farms. They’ve been trying to irradiate and fumigate fresh veggies in the USA for years. (http://www.naturalnews.com/023015_f…)

For Those That Loves SUPERMAN The Man Of Steel

Well Smallville is finished, 10 years and all were pretty good shows.   This Article written by Steve Younis says it all, good writer too.  “There’s no doubt that this was a satisfying finale. Clark Kent became Superman. He flew. He wore the costume. He saved the world when nobody else could. This was a job for Superman. No one else on Earth could have saved the day. No other hero. No government. Nothing. Only Superman… and he did.
Smallville Finale “Smallville” was the journey of Clark Kent becoming Superman. And it succeeded in that premise. It wasn’t a finale… it was a journey. And as such, it’s not an end, but the beginning of the adventures of Superman. Did it leave us wanting more? Yes, but that’s because we know there is more… much more.
“Smallville” introduced us to a small boy whose space ship landed him in a Kansas corn field, grew up in the care of two kindly people, discovered he had great powers beyond those of mortal men, and decided to use those powers to help other people. Through many trials, loves lost and found, friends come and gone, enemies earthly and alien, he prevailed. When darkness threatened, he was the light that shone through. Clark Kent became Superman.”

Now look for the Superman Movie coming out later on this year at theatres everywhere.  I will miss Smallville, as through out the years one might say I grew up with the man of steel, comic books, cartoons, TV series, and Movies.  Will there more, sure there will, as everyone needs a hero.

The Collapse of Our Bees & Why

The silence of the bees – Colony Collapse Disorder continues to accelerate across North America. We already know it’s being caused in part by chemical pesticides (and possibly worsened by GMOs), but the chemical industry is engaged in a full-on cover-up to deny this truth while the pollinators of our world suffer a devastating population collapse. (http://www.naturalnews.com/028218_p…)

Prime Minister Stephen Harper Gets His Majority Government

First off if Canadians would have listened to me many years ago our country wouldn’t have gotten into such a state as it did before the Conservatives got to power.  I blame it all on Trudeau, he was the guy that started it all.  He was the one that almost took Canada down for the count.  The next one in power Jean Chrétien wasn’t much better if not the same.  On another note.  Canadians gave gave Prime Minister Stephen Harper his first majority government   last night, our man up here in Port Loring Tony Clement got back in, so all in all it was a good night for Canada.   I expected it would happen as such and glad we now have a majority government, just I am hoping they don’t get to carried away.  There is some things I don’t agree with in what they are  planning but the alternative wouldn’t have been good.  With the NDP now being up there high on the ladder, the Conservatives will have to kind of bend a touch, as if not the next time round won’t be so blue in colour.  So lets hope folks, I for one am happy, for now any ways.   Way to go Mr. Harper you did good.  Oh and for the Liberals & the Bloc, well lets just say they are right where they should be, now if we can get rid of this Dalton gang here in Ontario we will be all set. One can only hope.

EPA Raises limits for radiation Canada turns off fallout detectors

Here is an itnteresting article for those that have some concerns over what is  happening in Japan.  Should open your eyes to what is happening here and in the USA, as to how they are making this whole thing in Japan take on a look of not being so bad.  I have said for years, that North America is the only countries in the world that feels it is safe to put millions of tons of poisons in our food, land and water each and every year. Meaning pesticides on our crops, antibiotics and hormones in our cattle and chickens, and treating out sick with drugs that would make anyone cringe if they really  knew what they were made of, along with treating more of our sick with radiation,chemotherapy well just to darn many things to name.  And these are all safe for humans to eat too, in moderation of course.  Are seeing what I am saying here??? My opinion only.

Click Link Below

http://www.naturalnews.com/031963_radiation_exposure.html

 

Food Supply Threat From Overfishing, Hmm?

You know them saying that our food supply is threatened is probably right and the threat of overfishing is also correct.  Thing is though the overfishing didn’t cause the problem.  What caused the problem is us humans using the oceans as a dumping grounds for the last hundred years. With all the disgusting things that we have been dumping into the oceans it is a wonder there is anything alive in there at all.  What can we do?  Well lots, but by the time the new Powers That Be come in to play it will already be to late for a world as we once had.  The ones that has to clean up our mess, is our young ones and I do have to say I have seen a lot of changes with the way they are thinking as the young ones are becoming more alert to what is really happening.  Governments will have to be toppled like in Egypt,  as there the ordinary folks are taking back control and throwing out the culprits on the street that have caused them grief for a good number of years.  That I believe is a sign of what is to come here in the world, as folks change their ways back to  a simple, healthy way of life.  So, when you see these articles in the paper of our food supply is being threatened, yes be concerned, but take a deep look into what the real reason is, before coming to a conclusion that is built up only by folks that want to change your way of thinking, to theirs.  My opinion only.


Fishing Buddy Wanted For 2011??????

You know with a few health problems on ones mind it sort of gets a fellows mind to thinking.  Thinking of what lies ahead and what one should or would like to be doing in life.  For myself I bought a good used cedar strip boat last spring, fixed it up and gotta’ tell ya it looks like brand new. Had folks come for miles around just to look at it.  Not that it was worthy of folks making the trip but it is amazing how many did stop by to see the old girl.  Old Girl?  Yep named it Jennie as years ago I had a horse named Jennie and my wife figured it was just the name for my boat. So one day last summer she painted it on both sides.  Looks good too.   Now when ever I look at the boat fond memories are brought to light instantly.    But that is not what I am really trying to portrait here this morning, what I want to say or should, or ask, is if there happens to be a feller that loves to fish, would like to go out once or twice a week and has time to sit back and enjoy life, well……….let me know.   I guess you could say this article is asking for a good old fishing buddy.  I told my wife I would make a deal with who ever decided to take on such a task that they bring the bait and I will supply the boat, motor and fuel.  I don’t think one could find a better deal anywhere, don’t ya think?    Any ways if you feel you would like to get away from all your worries and bring some nature into your life, give me a call or send me an Email so we can discuss this new adventure we are about to take on in life.  I know a lot of good fishing holes just waiting to be had but in saying that I am still open for more.   1 705 757 1640 or [email protected]     I live in Port Loring Ontario surrounded by lakes and nature at its best, about an hour away from North Bay or surrounding towns.   Why am I doing this?  Well lets just say I am in the need of a good friend that likes the things I like, has a few good stories to share and loves fishing.  My wife is in agreement so, hey, lets go fishing.

Warm Day Here In Port Loring

Well we got rid of  a bit of ice along my roof edge.   But thinkin’ we will be needing another day or so of warm weather to finish things.  But………they say no, so might have to live with what we got rid of thus far, until spring arrives.  I also am predicting an early spring for us up her in the north. Hate going out on a limb saying that, but if I don’t I will regret I didn’t in the coming days.   Another good thing with this warm weather my wood furnace has been given a bit of a reprieve, which makes me happy as we can ease up on the wood burning.  Now don’t get me wrong we have more cold weather in the future heading our way starting tomorrow, but I am thinking it won’t last.   So enjoy your snowmobile and ice fishing while you can, as old Mother Nature has plans for us know it all humans in the coming weeks.  Ok with me too, as I am looking forward to gettin’ my new cedar strip boat in the water come the 24th of May.  Well maybe not brand new, but new to me after restoring it last summer.  Will write another post on that in the coming days.  Have a good one.

Wanted….. Family Doctor For Wife & I

You know for most my life I have had an old doctor of prestige looking after me.  Three to be exact, until the end of their days, I have to say I sure miss them. Two even looked after me after they retired from their home.   Many of my stories through my columns relate back to some of our talks and events that took place.  Great stuff for sure.  Today, especially up here in the North it is really hard to find a doctor that you can go in and see on a regular basis in need.  To bad too, as with all the money in Canada we don’t have enough doctors to go around. In my mind there is no excuse for it.    At any rate now that I am older things happen in life and one could do with having a good physician, one that will listen and given time, become friends.   I gotta’ tell you I sure miss them old feller’s that looked after me.  So………..if there is a family doctor out there, Male or Female, that would like another patient, one that likes to chat a bit now and then, I would like to hear from you.   You can reach me at  [email protected] Or  call George  1-705-757-1640 Look Forward To Hearing From You.  I live in Port Loring Ontario, but can travel to North Bay, or surrounding areas, not a problem there.

Cancer From Fluoride ?????

Something To Think About When Buying Your Toothpaste.

February 11, 2011

Danger Of Bone Cancer From Fluoride In Toothpaste, Drinking Water

Concerns on fluoride as a major avoidable cause of bone cancer are urgently validated by its unrecognized 20 percent increased incidence in children under the age of 15 over the last three decades. These concerns are all the more critical as 200 million citizens of all ages are still drinking fluoridated water. Dr. Samuel S. Epstein is Professor emeritus of Environmental and Occupational Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health, and Chairman of the international Cancer Prevention Coalition.

Hydro Bills Here In Ontario

Hmm got my Hydro bill today and as usual was up a touch.    So reading further seen they are giving us a ten percent discount for the next five years.  Now in saying that in one breath, a bit further down the page they say they will be raising the delivery cost of which works out to, yes you guessed it 10% so……………………in other words you don’t save one cent.  Oh and also going to back date it and charge us for a few months previous.     I gotta’ tell you, for what we pay in hydro here in this province folks should be in an uproar, but are they?  Na…… they just sit back and say nothing.  Another thing is that the Powers That Be want to build more nuclear reactors here in Ontario to produce more hydro.  Now think about this for a moment.  Last New years the Dalton gang as I like to call them, had to give away and in some cases pay Quebec and the US to take our hydro  as they don’t have the facilities to store it.  Now in my mind what they should be doing is giving us that live here in Ontario a price reduction of hydro, oh say of around 50%.  That would make more sense to me and also, look at the  new business’s that would move into our province.  Will this happen?  Of course not.    Also think about this.  They have more hydro now than they need and still want to build these new nuclear plants.  Crazy thinking in my mind, along with bring on more danger to our country as nuclear isn’t a nice thing.    Also our new wind power generating stations will be coming on line soon with more power.   What are they going to do with that.  Sell it to the US, give it to Quebec for free?  Hard to tell, but let me tell you this, I am sure tired of being taken to the cleaners and you should be too.   My Opinion Only.

Comparing Gas Prices To Other Things

You know when one thinks of the price of gas one forgets the price of other things.  Take a look at these comparison prices.

Think a gallon of gas is expensive?
This makes one think, and also puts things in perspective.

Diet Snapple 16 oz $1.29 … $10.32 per gallon

Lipton Ice Tea 16 oz $1.19 ……….$9.52 per gallon

Gatorade 20 oz $1.59 ….. $10.17 per gallon

Ocean Spray 16 oz $1.25 ……… $10..00 per gallon

Brake Fluid 12 oz $3.15 …… $33.60 per gallon

Vick’s Nyquil 6 oz $8.35 … $178.13 per gallon

Pepto Bismol 4 oz $3.85 .. $123.20 per gallon

Whiteout 7 oz $1.39 ……. . $25.42 per gallon

Scope 1.5 oz $0.99 …..$84.48 per gallon

And this is the REAL KICKER…
Evian water 9 oz $1.49..$21.19 per gallon! $21.19 for WATER and the buyers don’t even know the source
(Evian spelled backwards is Naive.)

We Did It, CRTC Decision Will Be Reversed !!!!!!

A controversial CRTC decision that effectively imposed usage-based Internet billing on small service providers will be reversed. Well folks let me tell ya, for once we as a whole have pulled off a great victory for the little guy.  I have to say I am proud of each and every one of you, who took the time to sigh petitions and help spreading the word.  Makes my day and gives me a little more faith in human nature.  You did it folks.  See what happens when 357,000 people pull together. Well maybe I should say, lets just wait a wee bit longer to make sure. Looks good though.

Bell Shareholder Versus Teksavvy Gotta’ Watch This

Alright here is a link that will take you to a news video.  What you have to do to save time, is at the bottom of the video screen, slide the bar across to where it says 35 minutes. Watch the rest from there.  There is  a Bell shareholder on there that makes you angry but keep watching, it gets better when Teksavvy comes on there in defence of us little guys.  A definite watch. make sure you do.

http://www.cbc.ca/video/#/News/Money/Lang_&_O%27Leary_Exchange/1319430780/ID=1776171595