First comes Yarrow

Every where I go these days there is an abundance of yellow, in the ditches, along the sidewalks and even in the yards of neglected old homes.  It's very attractive and compelled me to take a photo of it which I posted yesterday.  Well, I went further and Googled it and found out that it is called Yarrow.  It comes in a variety of colours but I think the most brilliant and most noticeable is the yellow...........................

 

Here's some interesting information regarding Yarrow, it's not just pretty, but has many healing qualities.  It is a very valuable medicinal herb.  It is used against colds, cramps, fevers, kidney disorders, toothaches, skin irritations, and hemorrhages, and to regulate menses, stimulate the flow of bile, and purify the blood.  Yarrow  Medicinal tea is a good remedy for severe colds and flu, for stomach ulcers, amenorrhea, abdominal cramps, abscesses, trauma and bleeding, and to reduce inflammation.  It can also be used externally for treating wounds and stopping the flow of blood.  So, there's your lesson for today.

Continuing my little trek around town, I have to mention my favourite family owned store, City Meat Market...........



Local downtown Butcher John Bruni, and his family has owned and operated the City Meat Market for 5 years.  John has been a butcher for over 40 years, and with the help of his family, they have catered magnificently to the local populus.  Many of their products are home made (delicious), including pasta, sauces, sausages, bread, meat pies, lasagna, to name only a few.  Also, they offer locally grown produce along with locally made items like their St. Joseph Island coffee and Island syrup.  The City Meat Market also provides a grocery delivery service for people who are unable to shop for themselves.

Recently, the City erected a "welcome arch" which was originally designed through a contest run by the Rotary Club in 1937.  It welcomed those entering the Sault via the Ferry.  The new one is designed to incorporate a town clock, as well as the slogan “Sault Ste Marie Algoma’s Friendliest City”.................

 This arch leads to our beautiful City Hall..................

 Another beautiful building in the Sault is one of the local Catholic churches, "The Precious Blood Cathedral".

Precious Blood Cathedral is the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Sault Ste. Marie.  The present Church was constructed in 1875, but a much smaller church stood on the site in 1852 and before that, a log cabin was used to hold Masses back to 1790. The first Mass in Sault Ste. Marie was celebrated by two Jesuit missionaires, Father Raybonbault and St. Isacc Joques in 1641.

A dear friend of mine, Laurie, is a wonderful artist and she has painted many of our local landmarks, including this church and I hope she won't mind me sharing this one with you...............

Well, that's all folks for today.  I still have a few more photos of the local scenery which I will keep for another day.  Have a great evening.