So what do you think of the Skipper Mayor Hobbs of the S.S. Thunder Bay.???

Is Thunder Bay Sinking with Hobbs at the helm of the ship.???


He campaigned upon the crime level and being accountable to the taxpayers on how their tax dollars are being managed and spent by city council....to date over one year since he was elected there has been no noticeable change in our crime rate....nor has he personally shown fiscal responsibility in what he has voted on as far as tax dollars are being spent on....just this week he made the comment "It's only 8 million dollars, lets get on with it" which was in reference to the additional monies which were added late to the Fire Department budget for new staff, new fire halls and renovations to many of our existing fire stations in Thunder Bay. Now that is not a great attitude as per his statement is it.???


Many In Thunder Bay have seen that HOBBS was or is full of hot air most days and as far from him making any significant change here in our city, well the truth of the matter is he has not and many who I speak with who voted for him now deeply regret that they did, so welcome to the next three years with Hobbs at the helm of what many see as a ship already taking on water and who's future looks like we are in sink mode.


Jim Gamble

Friends are kisses blown to us by Angels.

Thanks to all those who have taken the time to stop by and visit my new blog, in just over a weeks time I have had a total of 281 visits to my site....I think that is awesome and I will hope to continue to grow those numbers by adding new and updated posts and information each and every day to keep it all fresh and interesting for all who drop in to this blog website.

Sincerely.....Jim Gamble

I have an idea for a boost to our local economy...LOL.!!

Another NEW toon for today.

Why men get the silent treatment.???

Crazy Grandma's Photo...WTF..!!!

Arena answers.???

http://www.tbnewswatch.com/news/191598/Arena-answers

Lets All Vote for "Taylor Santorelli"....Thunder Bay.!!

Taylor Santorelli is described as a kid that "can score" states Jamie Smalley who is the play by play announcer of the OCN BLIZZARD of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League...so come on Thunder Bay......lets all vote vote for this fine young man and hockey player from Thunder Bay...who is up for ROOKIE of the YEAR honors.

Here is the link where you and your friends and family can vote and thank you all in advance for your time and support of Taylor..:)

http://www.jamiesmalley.blogspot.com/

2 things in this world money will not buy you..??

Today's Toon's...have a great weekend everyone..:)

If I Could Speak.....thoughts of a Newborn Baby...

If I could speak, here's what I would say

Happy in your arms, I want to stay.

I am your gift, and you are mine too!

Let love bond together, both me and you.

Lets enjoy this time, right here, right now.

Don't let a schedule furrow your brow.

Right now is the time, for me to hold,

When you're less busy, I'll be too old.

Snuggle me tenderly, close to your chest

It is here next to you, I am, at my best.

Your rhythmic breathing and beating heart,

Contentment, and comfort, to me impart.

To see you, smell you, assured by your voice,

All, wonderfully simple, yet help me rejoice.

A cuddle, a kiss, some playful fun and frolic,

Can banish a mood, and prevent nasty colic.

Hold me, hug me, please show me your day

You'll be sharing your love, in a marvelous way.

My learning is best when perched at your side

With arms as my classroom and you as my guide.

Please hold me up high, so I might see

All the many wonders, surrounding me.

With time spent close, as you socialize,

My mind expands and clearly I vocalize!

When you work, walk or take a short trip

With me safely balanced, upon your hip

My muscle tone and self esteem are greater,

I'll be walking much sooner, rather than later.

When we are in 'touch', it reduces our stress

We are happiest then, and worry much less.

Safe in your arms, dispels all my fears.

My beaming smiles, replace anxious tears.

To dream of our future is significant too,

And I know a career is important to you.

When I am older, then we'll join in the race

We'll be more able, to keep up the pace.

Right now, what I know, as certain and right

Is that you are my sun, the source of my light.

I don't need many things, expensive or new.

What I need is your love, your time and you.

My HERO...NOT..!!!

Better than the neighbor..LMAO..:)

Hobbs and his crazzzzzy ideas..!!!!

Will we need to charge entrance fee's into Marina Park..???

A GREAT Letter to the editor at the Chronicle Journal...

New beds not enough

Thursday, February 23, 2012

I take strong issue with Marc Mullo’s claim that the Lakehead Psychiatric Hospital’s closure “should not be considered dire or cause for concern” (letter, Feb. 20).
While it is true a new mental health wing will be added to St. Joseph’s Hospital, I don’t think the 60-or-more beds planned there will be adequate for the current residents of the LPH or those of the surrounding area which our facilities also serve.
We have an acute shortage of nursing beds which means a lengthy waiting time. With our aging population and the rapid growth of dementia, where will people have the opportunity to live out their lives with dignity, comfort and the care they deserve?
If anyone has had the opportunity to visit this wonderful, caring institution, you will concur how necessary and vital it is. I have a close family member residing in the Older Adult Rehab. centre there, suffering from Alzheimer’s, who requires constant monitoring. I see the care he receives; his needs are promptly attended to which is something our homes for the aged cannot provide on a constant one-on-one, 24-hour basis. It is crucial this facility remain open.

Arline Wilson
Thunder Bay

Today's Toon

Here is the TBNewswatch link to the complete story....http://tbnewswatch.com/news/191195/City-vehicles-should-gas-up-at-Fort-William-First-Nations,-mayor-ponders ...and these are my comments that I attempted to post on their website this morning.... Where oh where does HOBBS come up with these hair brain ideas of his....he must lay awake at night pondering a myriad of things....seldom to rarely does anything he comes up with ever makes real sense what so ever.

What happened to supporting local business...??? which the reserve gas stations are not...they are a business unto themselves really...yet we all know how much lately Hobbs has been cuddling up to Chief Peter Collins....and the only winner in all that cuddling will be the Fort William First Nations.

Hobbs should have his thought patterns explored by his personal physician for his own sake...something in his head is clearly not working as it would be expected too be.!

Budget passed

Well once again watching all the action on channel 10 last evening the reserve funds were once again vandalized by various departments which was all promoted by city administration and then approved by our mayor and city council. With all the pilfering of funds and the creative accounting tactics...some one should have called the cops into play as well.

New digs...????

By Leith Dunick, tbnewswatch.com

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  Cindy Simpson of the March of Dimes unpacks supplies for the café at the Thunder Bay District Social Services Administrative Board on Tuesday at the organization's new $13.5-million headquarters on May Street.
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  Melissa Harrison, DSSAB’s chief administrative officer.

The Thunder Bay District Social Services Administrative Board would not be able to deliver its new service model without its set-to-open $13.5-million May Street headquarters.
Melissa Harrison, DSSAB’s chief administrative officer, on Tuesday said the new 54,000 square foot facility is much more than a simple consolidation of services, but a marked change in the way the organization does business.
“Before a client would sit down with three different individuals and apply for Ontario Works, for housing and for child-care fee subsidies,” said Harrison, leading a tour of the building on the eve of it opening to the public for the first time.
“Throughout this year, as we implement our integrated client-service delivery model with Phase 3 of our staffing, clients will be able to sit down with one single staff person who will complete all applications for all of our programs and services and be well-versed in those.”
Clients, in other words, won’t have to share their story of woe repeatedly, Harrison said. Add in dedicated staff to help fill in the necessary applications, a job once handled by case workers, and the process should be a much smoother and more expedited one.
“Last year, for example, wait times for eligibility for Ontario Works reached a peak of nine days. That means nine days where a client would be waiting to receive funds to have a place to live and food,” said Harrison, pointing out they also offer emergency services in the meantime.
“But to have that basic income and allowance is important for our clients, so with our new model, we’ll be able to meet the standards of the four-day turnaround times for clients to be able to determine their eligibility and receive their cheques.”
The potential is there, she added, pending approval of the DSSAB budget next month, to turn around an application in as little as 24 hours.
With up to 400 clients walking through the door each day, 60 per cent arriving on foot, that’s good news says recently elected DSSAB board chairman Robert Katajamaki.
But it’s not just the clients who’ve been thought about when the space was designed.
A relaxed staff is a happier staff who in turn should provide better service, he said. 
“If you’re a super athlete, if you’re relaxed, you win,” Katajamaki said. “If you’re not, you lose.”
For example, space has been set aside for a staff fitness room. DSSAB employees have already fundraised about $3,000 to help pay for workout equipment.
Harrison did say they are already starting to run out of space, particularly when it comes to office space for supervisors, and are hoping to come up with a palatable solution during the budget process. One solution could be housing a small portion of the 145-member staff at the Royal Edward Arms, where DSSAB is already leasing space.
Another option is adding to the third floor, a possibility worked into the original design of the building.
As far as clients are concerned, however, it’s state of the art. The new facility includes about 23 interview rooms, extra wickets for clients coming in to pay rent and deal with housing issues and computer rooms for job hunting and training.
“We use this for clients, but we’ll also be using it for staff,” Harrison said. “So on a regular basis we’re always hiring case workers and there’s a five- to six-week training program that we run several times a year for new staff.”
There’s also an in-house laundry for transient clients and a hair-dressing salon for training.
“The hairdressers that are registered and qualify come and do the hairdressing program and they don’t stay very long because they end up finding permanent full-time employment out in the community.”
The design itself included as many sustainable features as possibly, said architect Michelle Gibson of Form Architecture Engineering.
“It’s not often you see a three-storey wood-frame building so that was interesting for people in the community seeing it go up.
“The use of materials, where we could, had recycled content to it. And the fun thing about this project was working with the client through the process of design and creating environments that were positive work environments for the staff, ensuring we’ve got a lot of natural light,” Gibson said.
“It’s something that as you walk around you see throughout the facility, a strategic use of light. On the third floor we introduced a skylight so we could get light down into the second floor. “
The use of colour and wood was also carefully thought out, she added.
“it’s more of a serene colour palate that we think is really conducive to the kind of services that are offered at DSSAB.”
The building is scheduled to open for business on Wednesday.