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Bingo events 6:30pm Wednesday, Friday & Saturday For current prize pots visit www.lucky7bingo.ca Located at the bridge in downtown New Liskeard The Speaker’s weekend Week ender edItion Vol. 16 – No. 8 FRIDAY, JANUARY 27, 2017 Visit us on “Geographic discrimination” “Library fees should be equal for all,” says ministry Darlene Wroe two municipalities to work together to Speaker Reporter ensure that services are delivered ac- cessibly and affordably.” CHARLTON-DACK -- A complaint has OBLIGATION been made to the Ontario Ministry of She continued that “Section 23 (2) Tourism, Culture and Sport regarding (a) of the PLA speciﬁ es that a public li- the decision of the Englehart Public brary must allow the public to reserve Library board to impose a $400 mem- and borrow material. This obligation bership fee on households within the is owed to the public in general and is Municipality of Charlton and Dack. not limited to residents of a board’s ju- One resident has commented that risdiction. Boards can, however, impose she feels she is being discriminated non-resident user fees. As a general against, based on geography, because understanding, should boards choose her neighbour, who lives in an unincor- to impose non-resident user fees, they porated township bordering the mu- should charge non-resident user fees nicipality, can have a library member- on an equal basis to non-residents ship at the same library for $50. from any municipality or unorganized Ministry spokesperson Dinelle Bal- area with which it does not have a con- four advised The Speaker that “the min- tract for public library services.” istry has received a complaint from a At the regular meeting of the Munici- resident of Charlton and Dack regard- pality of Charlton and Dack, held Mon- ing fees imposed by the Englehart Pub- day, January 23, the issue of partnership lic Library for non-resident users. Min- with the Englehart Public Library was istry staff is following up with the brought up again. As part of its regu- Englehart Public Library board on this lar procedure, the library sent a 2017 matter, as would be the case for any contract form to the municipality, but MAKING THE JUMP complaint. Under the Public Libraries with the rate of $40 per household. In Eight-year-old Aiston Ouimet of Haileybury braved the jump and proceeded to go Act (PLA), public library boards have a late 2016, the Municipality of Charlton airborne during Saturday afternoon sliding at Ecole catholique Ste-Croix in Hailey- duty to provide a comprehensive pub- and Dack proposed a payment of $20 bury January 21. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque) lic library service. We encourage the See “Library fees” on 5a Offsetting municipal costs Darlene Wroe DRAWS Speaker Reporter DTSSAB has annual argument over reserves Mr. Studholme argued that if draws continue to be made on the district’s municipalities in $150,000 up to $300,000. That DTSSAB chief administra- the working capital reserves, in ENGLEHART -- Kirkland Lake 2017. difference will mean munici- tive ofﬁ cer Don Studholme ten to twelve years there would councillors Todd Morgan and Addressing the preliminary palities would see an average and chair Jim Whipple resisted Norm Mino pitched a deter- be no working capital reserves budget at DTSSAB’s regular zero per cent increase on their the drive to have more money left. He expressed concern that mined bid to get the District meeting in Englehart Wednes- 2017 levy. drawn from the $4.1 million he would eventually have to of Timiskaming Social Services day evening, January 18, Coun- The conclusion has yet to working reserves. They argued approach the municipalities Board (DTSSAB) to increase its cillor Morgan and Councillor be approved by the board, that money would be needed to ask for money for an emer- draw from the DTSSAB work- Mino appeared to be success- and the final budget is ex- in case of an emergency, such gency cost, because there was ing capital reserves to offset ful in their bid to have the pected at DTSSAB’s next as a major building repair for no money in the reserves. the apportionment costs of withdrawal increased from meeting. one of the social housing units. See “Offsetting” on 3a It’s Snowing... Assante Capital Management Ltd. ...get your winter tires on! Robert A. Nicholls, CPA, CA, CFP Ivan Dewar Erik Nicholls, CFP, B.Sc. (Fin)

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Temiskaming Shores SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS Apartment for Rent The City of Temiskaming Shores has a spacious 1 bedroom apartment for rent located in Dymond. Public Library REGULAR COUNCIL Available immediately for $1,000/month including utilities Tuesday, February 7, 2017 – 6:00 P.M. and appliances. Contact Kelly Conlin, Preschool Storytime Winter Session at the New Liskeard Branch City Hall, 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury Director of Corporate Services (A) Preschool aged children accompanied by an adult are invited to attend at 705-672-3363 or [email protected] this fun, social, interactive early literacy program. Come and join us for for further information. stories, songs, rhymes, and a good time! 2017 PET TAGS AVAILABLE NOW! This program will take place twice a month on Wednesdays from 11:15 EARLY BIRD RATES DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS GOODS a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at the New Liskeard Branch Library. DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS GOODS Dates are: (Until January 31, 2017) February 1 and 15 The following items have been declared surplus and are The following items have been declared surplus and are Drop in to join in the fun or contact us for more information. Call 705- Spayed or neutered dog or cat $10.00 available for sale 647-4215 or email us at [email protected] Unfixed dog or cat $20.00 NOTE: ALL ITEMS AREavailable CONSIDERED for sale NON CERTIFIED NOTE: ALL ITEMSAND/OR ARE CONSIDERED NON OPERABLE, NON CERTIFIED AND/ Crochet Level 2 at the New Liskeard Branch Library Senior Citizen’s Rates (65 +) OR NON OPERABLE,AS IS, WHERE AS IS, WHERENO WARRANTIES IS, NO WARRANTIES Spayed or neutered dog or cat - $5.00 Caroline Rachwalski of “Straight from the Hook, Crochet by Caroline” IMPLIEDIMPLIED NORNOR GIVEN will be offering a Level 2 Crochet class on Tuesdays from 6:15-7:45 Unfixed dog or cat - $10.00 p.m. at the New Liskeard Branch library, starting on Tuesday, January LOT DESCRIPTION 24 for 6 weeks. Cost for the course is $50 and the final project is a Pet Tags are available at the following locations: # crocheted sampler quilt. Registration is limited to 10 participants so • Animal Hospital register early by calling 705-647-4215! 1 Canon Image Runner 5050 (50ppm, black only, • City Hall Finisher-AD1, Stapler, Scanner, Max 11x17) Family Literacy Day Game Day at the New Liskeard Branch • Libraries (Haileybury/New Liskeard) Library • Pet Value 2 HP DesignJet 800ps (42 inch printer, 85 ft/hour Come and gather at the New Liskeard Branch with family and friends • Temiskaming Veterinary Services draft, 21 ft/hour colour prints, network to bring this special day to life! We’ll have many fun games and • Temiskaming Animal Care and Control connectivity) activities for you to enjoy—for all ages from 3:30-6:00 p.m. on Friday, 3 iPhone 4S (White, 8GB Storage, 512MB Memory) January 27, 2017. “NEW” - Cat tags now available! 4 iPad2 3G (White, 64GB Storage, 512NB Memory) Les liseuses de la bibliothèque de Temiskaming Shores—Club de SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 2017 lecture pour les adultes 5 iPad2 3G (Black, 64GB Storage, 512NB Memory) Le premier mardi du mois de 10 h à 11 h à la succursale de New The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores offers a 6 iPad2 3G (White, 64GB Storage, 512NB Memory) Liskeard. Ouvert à tous les adultes! variety of summer employment opportunities for both secondary Livres choisis and post secondary students. 7 iPad2 3G (White, 64GB Storage, 512NB Memory) Le 7 février—Lili Klondike / Mylène Gilbert-Dumas 8 iPad2 3G (White, 64GB Storage, 512NB Memory) Le 7 mars—La maison d’en face / Francine Allard Recreation Le 4 avril—Chère voisine / Chrystine Brouillet Lifeguards/Swim Instructors 9 iPad2 3G (White, 64GB Storage, 512NB Memory) Le 2 mai—Noubliez-pas de tomber amoureuse à Patis / Parks Labourers The City makes no guarantee of description or any information Mademoiselle Peppergreen Marina Attendants provided,The City themakes onus isno on guaranteethe Bidder toof verify description descriptions or andany Le 6 juin—Le shack / W. Paul Young information provided, the onus is on the Bidder to verify Pour plus de renseignements composez le 705-647-4215 ou cpeddie@ Public Works ensure accuracy. Building/Property Maintenance Labourer descriptions and ensure accuracy. temisklibrary.com General Labourer TheThe itemitem maymay bebe viewedviewed betweenbetween 8:308:30 amam –– 4:304:30 pm, by calling Brad Hearn at 705-672-3363 ext. 4125. Blind Date with a Canadian Book! Need a little Romance? Want Applications can be found at City Hall, the Pool Fitness Centre calling Brad Hearn at 705-672-3363 ext. 4125. to Spice up your Life? or on our website, For the month of February the library has wrapped a selection of books www.temiskamingshores.ca BidBid quotationquotation forms forms are are available available at City at CityHall, 325Hall, Farr 325 Drive, Farr by Canadian authors. Choose one to borrow and you have yourself a HaileyburyDrive, Haileybury between between the hours the of hours8:30a.m. of 8:30a.m.and 4:30p.m. and blind date with a book! Included will be a Rate-Your-Date form to fill COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO: Bid4:30p.m. quotation Bid forms quotation may alsoforms be may obtained also beon obtainedthe City onof out. Let us know how your date went! Indulge yourself with a surprise Kelly Conlin, Director of Corporate Services (A) Temiskamingthe City Shoresof Temiskaming website www.temiskamingshores.ca Shores website or book! City of Temiskaming Shores bywww.temiskamingshores.ca contacting City Hall at 705-672-3363. or by contacting City Hall at Box 2050, Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0 705-672-3363. Email: [email protected] Snowshoes for rent at the Haileybury Branch Library! TheThe bidsbids willwill closeclose onon Wednesday,Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at The Temiskaming Shores Public Library, in partnership with the City DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: 2:00p.m.2:00p.m. of Temiskaming Shores Recreation Department and the Healthy Kids March 17, 2017 at 4:30pm Community Challenge, is offering snowshoes for rent at the Haileybury Branch Library. Come in to pick up a few pairs for the family to try PLEASE NOTE: In order to apply for a summer student position, you must cur- Notice out this great outdoor winter activity! A $20.00 cash deposit per pair rently be enrolled in full-time studies and returning to full-time studies in the fall of 2017. All applicants must also complete an application form and submit said Residents of the City of Temiskaming Shores is required. application by the above noted date. The City of Temiskaming Shores appreciates the interest of all applicants however, Discarded Christmas Tree Collection Schedule OverDrive Ebooks and Audiobooks only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Temiskaming The Library has access to e-books and downloadable audiobooks Shores is an equal opportunity employer that provides equality of opportunity for through the provincial consortia with OverDrive. Books and employment without discrimination, consistent with The Ontario Human Rights Residents of the City of Temiskaming Shores please take audiobooks can be downloaded to many types of tablets, ipads or Code. The City of Temiskaming Shores is committed to providing accommoda- notice that residential discarded Christmas tree collection tions in all parts of the hiring process. If you require accommodations, we will your laptop at home. Items expire automatically after two weeks—no work with you to meet your needs. will take place by means of Public Work Crews, at random fines to pay, ever! To access, click the E-Resources tab on the library’s and as time permits. Christmas trees must be placed at website and scroll down to the OverDrive link. Have your 14 digit library card ready to log in and enjoy this great resource for e-books! curbside by no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday January 27, For more information, call the Library. 2017 in order to be picked up. Failing the above, landfill hours are as follows: TumbleBookLibrary Online TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of ebooks for children in Tuesday though Saturday Haileybury Landfill Site grades K-6. Existing children’s books are animated using the existing (closed Sunday & Monday) Firstbrook Line illustrations and adding audio narration. The collection includes old time favorites such as The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch, Bucke Twp. Diary of a Worm, How I Became a Pirate, Miss Malarkey Doesn’t Live in Room 10, One Duck Stuck, as well as favourite fairy tales such as Jack and the Beanstalk and Old Mother Hubbard. To access, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. click the E-Resources tab on the library’s website and scroll down to the TumbleBookLibrary information. Have your 14 digit library card ready to log in and enjoy this fun resource for kids! Effective January 1, 2017 PebbleGo Animals, Science and Dinosaurs The award-winning PebbleGo Animals, Science and Dinosaurs A Special thank you t all our Christma Holiday Public databases from Capstone Digital Publishers offers information on Transit Fare Increase swim sponss, your generity i greatly appreciated. hundreds of animals, science subjects and dinosaurs. Designed specifically for K-3 emergent readers, PebbleGo databases include Adult Fare $3.00 The Greenhaus activities, videos, pictures, lesson plans and articles on each subject. Senior (55+)/Student Fare $2.75 Doupe McLeod and Bennett To access, click the E-Resources tab on the library’s website and scroll Book of 10 tickets (Adult) $30.00 Friends of Perrin Funeral Chapel down to the PebbleGo logo. Have your 14 digit library card ready to CMHA Cochrane-Timiskaming log in and enjoy this fun resource for kids! Book of 10 tickets (Senior/Student) $27.50 Adult Monthly Pass $85.00 A Community Minded person To register or for more information about any of the Library’s programs, Senior (55+)/Student Monthly Pass $65.00 New Life Integrative Health Centre call 705-647-4215 or 705-672-3707, see our facebook page, email Friends of Giant Tiger [email protected] or Haileybury@temisklibrary. Individual tickets purchased prior to January 1, 2017 will continue to be accepted Haileybury Legion Branch #54 com, visit our website at www.temisklibrary.com, or visit your Library Branch! Learn more at www.temiskamingtransit.ca For More Information Call (705) 672-3363 Write to The City of Temiskaming Shores, P.O. Box 2050, Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0 or Visit our Website: www.temiskamingshores.ca Friday, January 27, 2017 WEEKENDER Page 3a New CT scanner coming on board City calls for TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – After 11 disease, kidney stones, and cancer. years of service, Temiskaming Hospital’s first The hospital’s first CT scanner went into op- CT scanner will retire and be replaced by a eration in January 2006. lower power prices new and improved model. Its availability enabled Temiskaming Hospi- TEMISKAMING SHORES industry are faced with “un- The new diagnostic equipment is a 128-slice tal to become a telestroke referral centre sev- (Staff) – City council has budgeted and unanticipated” model, an upgrade from its 64-slice counter- eral years ago. backed a call from the Temiska- increases, it continued. part. The new scanner will also be able to provide ming Municipal Association for Because of low population In a news release, the hospital said images real-time imaging, enabling viewers to see im- lower electricity rates. density, it said much of Temis- produced by the new scanner will deliver more ages as they’re being taken. On January 17, Temiskaming kaming is paying the highest information while exposing the patient to less It’s also described as more energy-efficient, Shores council supported a pe- rate of delivery charges. radiation, and will be able to detect disease at thereby making it more environmentally tition to the province to reduce “Excessive prices” for solar an earlier stage. friendly and less costly to operate. the rates “of this very essential power are resulting in valuable A CT (computed tomography) scanner The hospital said it’ll trade in its existing utility to a level that will be af- farmland being turned over to combines specialized X-rays and computer unit, freeing up resources for other purchases. fordable and predictable.” solar panels, it said. technology to create cross-sectional views of FEBRUARY In its resolution, it said elec- Primary highways are aging bones, blood vessels and soft tissues. The new scanner, also a General Electric tricity has become “almost a prematurely, it said, by trans- It can for example, scan the head and brain model, is being leased. luxury” for many people, forc- ports carrying mine concen- for intracranial bleeding and trauma, check The replacement of the new equipment is ing some to ration its use. trates from Ontario to Quebec the chest for signs of respiratory diseases and expected to begin February 8. CT services will Hospitals, schools, munici- to take advantage of lower elec- cancer, and examine the abdomen for bowel be suspended until February 21. palities, businesses, farms and tricity rates. Offsetting municipal costs Continued from A Front buildings” could cost DTSSAB $3 Mr. Studholme said that while million. He said it would be pos- DTSSAB has $4.1 million in its sible to go through $3 million to working capital reserves, it is al- $6 million very quickly. lowed by its policy to have $5.3 Mr. Whipple acknowledged New Location in New Liskeard million in the reserve, represent- that some things have now ing two months’ operating bud- changed whereby DSSABs can get. now borrow money. He noted Emergency Medi- Councillor Mino said if an Temiskaming Shores & Area cal Services (EMS) is looking at emergency happened, a deben- centralizing services, to improve ture could be entered over a ten Chamber of Commerce their ability to work as a team, to fifteen year period. Kirkland and that will mean the building Lake’s increase in that year would of an addition onto the Kirkland be $20,000. Lake EMS building. “That costs Mr. Studholme noted that the dollars to do that,” he said. DTSSAB is going to be having DTSSAB director of finance to deal with the Accessibility for Janice Loranger noted “there Ontarians with Disabilities Act could be a large accounting en- (AODA) within the next nine try at the end of a year.” She said years to meet the 2025 accessi- that was why it was “good to bility date for total accessibility. have some cushion.” Councillor Morgan said, “we “CAN’T CUT DEEPER” have the tools to deal with it.” Councillor Mino questioned if This discussion closely mir- DTSSAB should be cutting deep- rored the discussion held during er in an effort to reflect the reality budget time in 2016. At that time of limited municipal funds to fi- a suggestion was made to have a nance DTSSAB’s costs, and avoid meeting in June to discuss DTSS- As of Wednesday, February 1st, 2017, the drain on the reserves. AB reserves. But Mr. Whipple said it is not Councillor Morgan noted that passengers and bus parcel express possible for DTSSAB to change discussion did not take place. customers in New Liskeard will be able to its costs. He suggested that a $2 million Councillor Morgan comment- reserve would be reasonable. access Ontario Northland services at the ed, “I think the municipalities He added that “we’re nowhere have a much bigger problem near depleting our reserves.” He Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of dealing year to year with sur- reiterated the need to get “that Commerce located on the corner of Hwy 11 prises.” money back into the municipali- After a request by Councillor ties’ hands.” and Hwy 65. Mino, Mr. Studholme outlined Mr. Studholme told the board DTSSAB’s other reserve funds that he could live with a $300,000 which, with the working capital draw from the reserves. The Chamber is open Monday to Friday from reserve, total approximately $7 Councillor Morgan pressed million. for assurance that a discussion 7am to 7pm. The Chamber is close to Mr. Whipple emphasized that would be held on the topic of re- restaurants and is located on the “one major flaw in one of our serves this year. Temiskaming Transit route. JANUARY 28TH A BLACK DAY FOR CANADA Since this day in 1988, there has been no abortion law For more information contact: in Canada - no protection for human life at any stage of development. Every day in our country 300 unborn children Ontario Northland at 1-800-461-8558. die because of someone else’s choice. Choose Life - it’s a choice we can all live with. Contact: Pro-Vie Tri-Town Right to Life, Box 842, New Liskeard www.ontarionorthland.ca Page 4a WEEKENDER Friday, January 27, 2017

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General Manager - Lois Perry Editor - Gordon Brock TEMISKAMING PRINTING COMPANY LIMITED 18 Wellington Street, P.O. Box 580, New Liskeard, Ont. P0J 1P0 Phone: 705-647-6791 Fax: 705-647-9669 [email protected] www.northernontario.ca We acknowledge the financial support of the Government ofCanada, through the Publications Assistance Program (PAP), toward our mailing costs. Authorized as publications mail. Post Office Department, Ottawa, Number 8154 Member Ontario Community Newspapers Association, Canadian Community Newspapers Association. The publisher reserves the right to restrict all ads to their proper classifications, and to edit or reject any copy. The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be responsible for errors in advertisements submitted other than in clear writing, nor for more than one incorrect insertion of any advertisement. The advertiser agrees that the publisher will not be liable for damage arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied, whether such error is due to the negligence of the publisher’s servants or otherwise, and there shall be no liability for noninsertion of any advertisement beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. All claims or errors in advertisements must be received by the publisher within 30 days after first publication. The contents of the Weekender are protected by Copyright registered with the Copyright Of- fice at Ottawa. Reproduction of any material herein may be madeonly with the written permission of the General Manager. Canada’s year Happy 2017 everyone. It’s going to be an exciting year as Canada celebrates its 150th birthday. Sue It is also the 100th anniver- Nielsen sary of the death of the legend- ary painter and canoeist Tom Thomson at Canoe Lake in Al- tourists visit Temagami they gonquin Park. could be easily enticed to travel Editorial I visited Canoe Lake last fall up Highway 11 to experience for the fi rst time. It was a spec- the unique history and appeal of tacular experience considering the Temiskaming region. the park was in full-blown fall The annual Temagami Canoe colour mode. Festival (July 15-17 this year) is All of Canada’s National Off the rails a wonderful ambassador for the There has been a resolution ince from unpaid fines against Parks will be open free of canoe and travel in the outdoors. charge to anyone wishing to ex- originating at the Latchford coun- road maintenance contractors who The canoe remains extremely plore the beauty and majesty of cil table seeking support from area have been fined for their job of important to the identity of our our Canadian wilderness. municipalities to support a push to clearing our roads. In particular, Algonquin Park country today as it was hun- ask the governing Liberals to bring So, why doesn’t Premier Kath- will have several events in hon- dreds of years ago when the back passenger rail service. our of Tom Thomson highlight- hardy Voyageurs paddled across leen Wynne, her transportation The Ontario Northland Transpor- ing how the canoe has shaped the region’s waterways. minister and the minister responsi- our country and its artists. The canoe provides an organ- tation Commission Northlander ble for health in the province, jump There is no better time to talk ic portal to the wilderness that I passenger train was mothballed in about the beautiful vistas of our deem magical. the fall of 2012. in a car and drive from Toronto to region, our province and our An inherent part of us is in Since that fateful day North- Timmins in January? country. tune with water, we are all part ern municipalities have struggled The history of Canada’s rela- Maybe if a Liberal fundrais- water. Add in a canoe so well- tionship to the canoe goes back to attract tourists and Northern- ing dinner was held in the North suited to water and you have a to time immemorial. ers have been forced to take the maybe we would see the party “The canoe made Canada. No natural ﬂ ow. bus service, which has also been Water is the lifeblood of faithful driving up our roads to get canoe, no exploration of this largely downsized. Mother Earth and us. an eye opener of what life is like second-largest country in the In terms of the environment, the world,” said Roy MacGregor in An exciting documentary, for us on any given day. his book Canoe Country: The called Makwa Jiimaan, fea- train was much more environmen- Making of Canada. turing Temagami First Nation tally friendly than cars and busses. To many Northerners the cre- I am more than happy to talk youth building a birch bark Local economic stimulation in ation of new subway lines and about the canoe, a Canadian canoe, will be screened at the the millions of dollars has also GO train systems etc. in the GTA icon and a solid piece of our Bunny Miller Theatre Sunday, been lost from Northern communi- region sends a message that this identity. February 19. ties. region’s publicly funded trans- The canoe and our wilderness As a storyteller, I am inter- are helping to ﬂ oat tourist op- But more devastating is the fact ested in the canoe, water and portation isn’t important as long portunities in this country and that people must drive Highway wilderness. as the majority voters around in Europe and around the world 11in the winter months experienc- On my 2017 trip list is the Queen’s Park can get around. where people are hungry for an ing icy, winding dangerous roads. eco- tourist experience. Blueberry Lake eco-system, a In the eyes of many Northerners, return trip to Algonquin Park, It has been noted that winter The Temagami region has the cancelling the Northlander pas- natural strengths to attract tour- perhaps a trip to the French road maintenance has not been ists from around the province River and further exploration of up to par and that there are thou- senger train was and is a huge and world. And when those Lake Temagami etc. sands of dollars owed to the prov- mistake.

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This shy pine marten was trying to act inconspicuous by hiding in a pine tree stump along the shores of Bass Lake. Uniquely shy and curious, pine martens are extremely territorial. They are agile climbers and feed on fish, crayfish, birds eggs, reptiles, etc. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen) CAR CARE DIRECTORY Temiskaming Salvation Army Our body shop can quickly give your insurance FAST, adjuster an accurate estimate of the cost to repair your vehicle. And once we get approval, we’ll Christmas Kettle reaches goal proceed as fast as possible to make your car like new Sue Nielsen “These funds are what we use year-round to again...using genuine GM parts. Speaker Reporter meet the various needs in this community. Our FIRM food bank room and extra storage room were ESTIMATES DISTRICT — The New Liskeard Salvation literally overﬂ owing with food donations, both The Collision Centre Army Christmas Kettle Campaign was not only from the MNR (Ministry of Natural Resources) 238 Armstrong Centre, P.O. Box 100, New Liskeard ON P0J 1P0 a huge success nationally, surpassing its fund- food drive and other community groups and Telephone: 1-705-647-2031 • Fax 1-705-647-9817 raising goal of $21 million, but also locally, say schools. Our community also helped us provide Email: [email protected] Salvation Army representatives Randy and Anne 120 families with Christmas hampers this year. Holden. The goal of The Salvation Army is to ‘give hope The Temiskaming Shores Salvation Army today’ and we are deeply appreciative to every- Christmas Kettle Campaign raised $25,000. one who partners with us and helps us achieve Temagami Family Health Team “Our Christmas campaign was very successful. Submitted by Ellen Ibey We continue to be amazed and deeply grateful to that goal.” our generous community for their support of The HELPING Eating Disorder Awareness Week Salvation Army’s Community and Family Ser- The Salvation Army operates a church, a food st th vices ministry here in Temiskaming Shores. We bank, a community outreach program and a thrift - February 1 to 7 store in Temiskaming Shores. reached our goal of $25,000,” said Mrs. Holden Thoughts, feelings and behaviours related to managing food and in an email message. They help vulnerable people in the communi- weight can begin to interfere with everyday activities. When we fo- She said a mailer campaign was also highly ties of south Temiskaming with basic necessities cus too much attention on our bodies and our eating, these thoughts successful and they are still receiving donations. such as food, clothing and shelter. can quickly lead to missed opportunities in other parts of our lives.

DID YOU KNOW? “Library fees should be equal for all” • The most common age of onset is between 14 and 25 years of age, Continued from A Front cil that there have been Charl- FUNDING however the disorders are increasingly seen in children as young per household to be a partner ton-Dack residents who have Deputy-Reeve Debbie Veer- as 10 years of age; with the library, which is half been asking about member- man said that if the municipal- • It’s estimated that 3% of women will be affected by eating disorders what it had paid in 2016. The ity approves funding for stu- in their lifetime; ship with the library, and the • In a recent study, 27% of Ontario girls 12-18 years of age were library board took the position dents at the Heritage Centre municipality has also received reported to be engaged in severely problematic food and weight that all partnering municipali- a call from a representative of “that’s another thing out of our behaviour; ties should have the same rate, budget.” the Ontario Ministry of Tour- • Eating disorders are now the third most common chronic illness in and suggested that $30 per The Heritage Centre in Charl- ism, Culture and Sport (which adolescent girls; household could work. But the ton has books available for the • The death rate associated with anorexia nervosa alone is more than oversees library services), as Municipality of Charlton and public, and Mr. Thibeault stated 12 times higher than the overall death rate among young women Dack rejected that. well as Timiskaming-Cochrane there might also be an oppor- in the general population; At the January 23 meeting, MPP John Vanthof’s offi ce. tunity to get internet service at • Recent studies show that 25% of eating disorder cases occur in young boys and men council for the municipality Mr. Thibeault said the mu- the building. discussed the matter. nicipality has been asked how Deputy-Reeve Veerman add- If the way you eat and think about food interferes with your life and BUDGET TIME the library board came up with ed that it is good that the mu- keeps you from enjoying life and moving forward, then that is dis- At one point, Councillor a price of $400 per household nicipality is still having a dis- ordered eating. Take it seriously and talk to someone who can help. Clem Yantha proposed the for membership for residents cussion with the library board, Please feel free to schedule an appointment with our Registered Di- municipality could offer $25 of the Municipality of Charlton and noted that the library etitian (705-569-3244) and/or our Mental Health Worker to learn per household as its fi nal offer. and Dack. Mr. Thibeault stated budget meeting will be taking how to help foster a healthier relationship with food. Chief administrative offi cer he has explained to people place January 30. Dan Thibeault reminded coun- that if they want to under- Councillor Jim Huff noted he The Temagami Medical Centre and Family Health Team… cil that the municipality is now would like to see the library’s stand the reason for the $400 committed to keeping you as healthy as possible! working on its 2017 budget fi nancial actuals for the past fee, they must ask the library and should fi rst know what three years, and stated if that board for an explanation. fi nancing could be available, could be obtained “at least if any, to negotiate with the li- Mr. Thibeault noted that we’ve got something to dis- brary. Council agreed the mu- Charlton-Dack has its own ser- cuss.” nicipality should fi rst know its vice costs to pay, such as the Deputy-Reeve Veerman and own fi nances before making a proposed hiring of students at Councillor Yantha expressed 17 O’Connor Drive, P.O. Box 98, Temagami, ON P0H 2H0 further offer for library service. the Heritage Centre this sum- interest in attending the li- Tel: 705.569.3244 Fax: 705.569.2610 Mr. Thibeault informed coun- mer. brary board’s budget meeting. Page 6a WEEKENDER Friday, January 27, 2017

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FUNDING At a recent meet- for Northern Ontario libraries Developing training for li- Funding hasn’t ing of Temiskam- TEMISKAMING SHORES and be able to bring their per- brary staff is an important part changed since the ing Shores council, – Where do public libraries fi t spective to the organization,” of its work, Ms. Hunt said. late 1990s, and var- Councillor Danny into a new culture strategy for she said. The federation describes the ies between com- Whalen, a council Ontario? How can their funding The federation’s members in- public library sector in Ontario munities, she said. representative on be improved? clude 400-plus public libraries as huge. It’s taking part in the library board, They’re just two of the issues with more than 1,000 branches. In a recent news release, it an- the 2017 provincial took note of Ms. REBECCA on the Federation of Ontario Its board includes members alyzed data from 302 libraries budget consulta- Hunt’s new posi- HUNT Public Libraries’ to-do list. from a variety of caucuses. In that reported annually for the tions now under- tion. Joining the federation’s board addition to the Northern group period between 2006 and 2015. way, she said. Her acclamation next month will be Rebecca – one of the largest, at more Their total operating expen- It’s also working on fi nding a is “a big step forward for the Hunt, chief executive offi cer of than 40 libraries – there are ditures over that decade were place for public libraries in the library” and “an important step the Temiskaming Shores Public caucuses representing libraries almost $6.2 billion. province’s fi rst formal culture for us,” he said. Library. in First Nation, francophone, They spent almost $540 mil- Ms. Hunt, who joined the rural, large urban, and small to lion on materials, and circulated city’s library 11 years ago, was medium communities. more than 1.2 billion items. recently acclaimed to a three- The association describes it- Ms. Hunt said the federation year term as a representative of self as an advocate for public has been pressing for a review Calling all the federation’s Northern cau- libraries at all levels of govern- of the province’s public library United Way seeking Amateur Musicians! charitable applicants TIMMINS (Special) – The op their proposals: portunities, helping kids to do United Way in Cochrane and •moving people out of pover- well at school and complete Temiskaming has $5,000 to ty and meeting basic needs for high school, and helping them JOIN US FOR THE distribute in the Temiskaming food, shelter and employment; make the transition to adult- Shores area this year. •building strong communi- hood and post-secondary edu- 85TH ANNUAL It’s inviting registered chari- ties by improving access to so- cation. TEMISKAMING FESTIVAL OF MUSIC table organizations serving the cial and health-related services, The deadline for applications Temiskaming Shores commu- supporting resident and com- is 4 p.m. February 24. y a u i aa i a e a a nity to apply, and notes that col- munity engagement, and sup- Eligible applicants can obtain laborative efforts are encour- porting community integration submission packages by con- egi er n ine r y ai y Prize Fe ruary 22, 2017 aged. and settlement; tacting the United Way at uwc- money and In a news release, it said ap- •helping children by improv- [email protected]. Fe ia da e scholarships plicants should consider United ing access to early childhood For further information, call ri 24 ay 5 Way focus areas as they devel- learning and development op- 705-268-9695. available!

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Mixed teams are ers, throwing sticks CUBS HOCKEY District Composite School and ers ages nine (Pee Wee) to open reminded to get (if you prefer) and The New Liskeard Cubs of Ecole catholique Jean Vanier. adult age categories, including their team names in brooms are all avail- the Great North Midget League On Tuesday, Feb. 7, KL is at para-nordic, in both classic and early for the Cobalt- able, along with a are home Friday, January 27, Englehart High School (EHS) skate. There will also be a sprint Haileybury Curl- generous helping of against the North Bay Trappers while Jean Vanier visits ESC- race day. To volunteer during ing Club’s Blarney the sportsmanship at the Don Shepherdson Memo- SM and Timiskaming District this race weekend, contact Lynn Mixed Spiel to be that CHCC is so rial Arena. They head to Sault Secondary School (TDSS). Gibson at lynngibson12@hot- held March 17-19. well known for. Ste. Marie January 28 to take on HIGH SCHOOL mail.com. The cost is $240 per Don’t worry about the Greyhounds. VOLLEYBALL TNSC SKIING team, first 24 teams guaranteed booking ahead. The Afternoon LIONS HOCKEY Girls’ high school volleyball The Temiskaming Nordic Ski three games, lots of food, bever- Open Draw will be happy to put The New Liskeard Lions of resumes Tuesday, February 7, Club has a Family Potluck Sup- ages and fun to be had. you on a team and help you with the Abitibi-Témiscamingue with TDSS at Kirkland Lake per planned at 5 p.m. on Sun- THE 150 PLAYLIST the game. Hyundai Midget BB League are at noon hour, then over to Jean day, February 26. Perhaps you have noticed the By the way, activities six back in league action Saturday, Vanier at 3 o’clock. The same LADIES’ BONSPIEL resurgence of the ParticipAC- through ten are wheelchair bas- January 28, when they host the day, ESCSM visits Englehart The Englehart Curling Club TION promotions on televi- ketball, water polo, skating, Pi- Amos Comètes at 6:35 p.m. at High. is hosting a Ladies Bonspiel sion and radio over the past lates and archery. Seems to be the Don Shepherdson Memorial ENGLEHART MIXED March 3-4. For more informa- few weeks. In conjunction with the rockin’ time to try the best Arena. SPIEL tion, call Pat Rodgers at 705- Canada’s 150th birthday, the game in the house! MEN’S BASKETBALL The Englehart Curling Club 544-8532 or Natasha Albert at promotion encourages Canadi- LEAGUE RESULTS LEAGUE will be hosting a Mixed Bon- 705-962-0405. ans to get active by participat- Afternoon Open The New Liskeard Men’s spiel February 10-12. For more NOVICE NOHA ing in 150 activities identified January 17: L. Olsen with Basketball League continues information, contact Pat Rodg- The TSMHA will host the by ParticipACTION and to log hammer lets J. Heon off the Thursday, February 2, at TDSS. ers at 705-544-8532. Northern Ontario Hockey As- your participation on the event’s hook and has to settle for a tie, Chiropractic Health KL versus MIDGET CHALLENGE sociation (NOHA) Novice A web page. Quesada at 7 p.m.; Active 1 CUP Tournament of Champions Of note is that in the top five B. Gordon upsets L. Camsell. Source for Sports vs. Three-H The TSMHA Tri-Town Toy- March 3-5 featuring the host activities, curling is number January 19: L. Camsell takes at 8 p.m.; Shaz and Friends vs. ota Midget Challenge Cup runs Grant Propane Puckhounds. five, preceded only by canoe- advantage of hammer and draws February 10-12 in Temiskam- ATOM NOHA ing, cycling, knuckle hop(?) and the win over J. Heon in the final Miller at 9 o’clock. HIGH SCHOOL Two TSMHA Atom teams swimming. At this time of year, end, B. Gordon has hammer and ing Shores for Rep and House of course, the first four might be draws the win over L. Olsen. BASKETBALL League teams. will compete in NOHA tour- a little difficult to complete. Steam Whistle Men Boys’ high school basket- ONTARIO CUP naments March 10-12. Wilson However, curling is easy- January 18: Hurtubise clob- ball has the following games The Temiskaming Nordic Ski Chevrolet Buick GMC will be peasy. The Cobalt-Haileybury bered Plaunt, Edwards crushed scheduled after the exam break. Club will host the fourth and in Kapuskasing for the A play- Curling Club provides an oppor- McMullan, Olsen mauled Eck- Monday, February 6, Ecole sec- final 2017 Cross-Country On- downs; Active 1 Source for tunity twice a week for you to ensviller, Hearn one’d Gordon ondaire catholique Ste-Marie tario Race from February 17- Sports will be in Powassan for knock Number Five offRethink your list. Yourto death. Drinking ad to be submitted(ESCSM) visits Kirkland Lake 20. Races will be held for ski- the C championship. Our open curlingto Speaker/Weekender draw begins Steam Whistle (4x7) Mixed and The Voice (4x8) at 1:30 on Tuesday and Thurs- January 19: K. Hearn sneaks day afternoons. All you need to a win out of C. Camsell, A. bring is a clean pair of shoes and McLeod steals a win from B. Issue:a few layersJanuary of 2017warmth. Slid- Warring.