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COBALT - The Golden Age Club in Cobalt launched its 45th anniversary year on Wednesday, February 14. The afternoon of camaraderie, games, music and a potluck lunch attracted over 40 people. The 45th anniversary committee is chaired by The- resa Tasse who also emceed the launch day. Della Dean was the organizer of the event and Club president Molly Ward greeted visitors and assisted with the day’s proceedings. PLANS “There’s going to be an event going on every month,” Tasse told The Speaker in an interview regarding the club’s plans for 2018. Among the activities will be a day trip to Temagami, an overnight outing in conjunction with the Cobalt SCREEN-FREE FUN High School Reunion in early August, and visits to museums across the region in May. What can kids do when TVs, computers and phones are turned off? At the Haileybury library branch, they can The club will also be holding a fundraising pancake hear stories, do some crafts and play games. Taking in the ﬁ rst “power off and play session” February 21 were dinner event at St. Patrick School in Cobalt on March two-year-old Conor Marcella, left, and Anne-Marie Boucher, 10, of Temiskaming Shores. The sessions continue on 18. alternate Wednesday afternoons until May 2. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston) See ‘Gold Age Club’ on 8a

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THE THE 1C TEMISKAMING THE TEMISKAMING Building Communities with Pat Wilson 1C Speaker Sports (H.S.T. included) DID YOU GET WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018 $1.75 per single copy WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018 Pat Wilson SPEAKERwww.northernontario.ca PLAYOFF SPEAKERWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2018 HOCKEY The Nipissing District Hockey League (NDHL) Building Communities North teams had their playoff round February 24 and 25 at the Englehart arena. Jackson Smith (#9 in white) of the Englehart Pat Wilson refl ects on Express H&K Logging Atoms scored fi ve times in this game as the Express beat the Black River- THE SPEAKER Matheson Storm 6-1. However, neither team life’s rewards was able to advance to the fi nal. The Scotiabank Darlene Wroe Atom C Girls downed Tench Speaker Reporter thought to herself, “He’s taking me to Insurance 4-3 (both from the bush,” related Wilson. HAILEYBURY - For Pat Wilson, she Temiskaming Shores) in Hector was in fact taking his bride-to- doesn’t ask herself why she is doing be to live near Hector’s many siblings the fi nal to advance to the something. and their young families who were liv- Super Sunday playoffs in She just goes out and does it. ing in Cobalt. The couple settled in Hai- North Bay March 3-4. (Staff The outcome of her approach to life, leybury on Latchford Street in a house photo by Steven Larocque) in which she just sees something that near the home where Hector’s parents LOOK OUT, FISH! needs doing, and then goes and gets lived. Hector took a job as the town THIS WEEK? it done, has had a ripple effect across foreman for Haileybury. Amelia Coté, 4, slides toward the Blanche River where the Casey Recreation the Tri-Towns, the entire region and be- The young couple were among the Committee’s annual ice fi shing derby was being held February 24. Matteo, 6, (left) Novice NOHAyond. survivors of the Great Fire of 1922, but and Lea Lachapelle, 4, await their turns. It was a big family day for the event in Belle For over 20 years, she served as dep- lost their home. Hector’s parents also Vallée attracting over 80 registrants. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque) uty-sheriff and deputy local registrar lost their home in the fi re. Pee Wee A Grant Propane hopes toof the Supreme Court of Ontario of the But they rebuilt and continued on. District of Timiskaming from the Hai- Wilson said that whenever anyone Pedersens host seven-team NOHA light a spark at tourney leybury Court House. Prior to that she needed help, including those who “A very loud beep” worked seven years in the administra- lived on the West Road, Hector would Here are some of the stories in our standings.” Steven Larocque Steven Larocque tive department of Wabi Iron and Steel be there for them. The Puckhounds have 14 Speaker Reporter Detectors provide Speaker Reporter in New Liskeard. During her career Sometimes people didn’t have mon- wins and eight losses in league she raised two children with her hus- ey to pay in cash, and would barter in- Redesign play and a tournament record TEMISKAMING SHORES – The Grant Propane Novice Puckhoundsband Bob Wilson who was a partner in necessary warnings TEMISKAMING SHORES – The stead. of 14-3-2. will be looking for gold when they head north to Kapuskasing NOHA season gets underway T.I.M.E. (Temiskaming Industrial Mining “He got paid with a beaver one time. Sue Nielsen “We have competed in four this weekend. this weekend with the fi rst big Equipment) Ltd. My mother wouldn’t touch it, but she Speaker Reporter tournaments, losing in the The team will compete in the Northern Ontario Hockey Associ- New Beach Gardensapartment-style plan units inunveiled four buildings. contest hosted by the Pedersen Her volunteerism, community in- did dress it for us,” said Wilson. semis at Huntsville, losing in ation (NOHA) A-level Tournament of Champions March 2-4.volvement, and general goodwill have The current proposal is smaller. Pee Wees. The couple had three children. Leon- Diane Johnston TEMISKAMING SHORES — After a scare due to FEBRUARY 28, edition… the fi nal in Rouyn, winning been noticed far and wide and awards It’ll be developed as a conventional subdivision, Del The seven-team Northern PEDERSEN ard (Len) was born fi rst. Then 12 years Speaker Reporter a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm, Haileybury resi- the Temiskaming Shores Pee and recognitions have been bestowed later William (Billy) came along, fol- Monte said. Ontario Hockey Association dent Kayla Burrows has some advice for people Wee tournament and winning on her from many government bodies lowed closely by Patricia (Pat). He said the three homes now proposed would each (NOHA) Tournament of Cham- TEMISKAMING SHORES – The fi rst phase of a re- concerning the odourless gas often called the “si- North York.” and organizations. She has also twice The children went to school at the be about 2,400 square feet in size. One would border pions takes place March 2-4 at Abitibi-Témiscamingue Hyun- vamped plan for residential development on the lent killer.” He says winning the home- been the recipient of the Queen’s Jubi- current location of the Ste. Croix/Holy the lakefront development on the south, and two on “I woke up to a the Haileybury Arena and Rec- dai Pee Wee BB League. New Liskeard waterfront will feature three detached town tournament was likely lee Medal - once in 2002 and again in Cross Catholic School in Haileybury on Bob Wilson and Pat (Villeneuve) are pictured here in Cobalt in 1954 the north. very loud beep in reation Centre. “This is a very competitive homes and eight townhouses. the highlight of the season for 2016. The fi rst time she received news Rorke Avenue. At that time the school around the time of their engagement. In between would be eight townhouses construct- my house” on Feb- “This is a great bunch of boys league and the standings are ANE “There’s been a lot of consultation, a lot of discus- the players. PROPANEPROP that she would be receiving a medal was divided into two, with a French ed in two four-unit sections facing the lake. ruary 21, she told to work with. A very disciplined, relatively close,” he said in an sion, a lot of money spent to get to this point,” said “My highlights include that from the Queen, it brought tears to her school and an English school in the Wilson earned pocket money as a INTEGRATION The Speaker. attentive, hard-working team email interview. “The key for us to winning the NOHA is consistency‚ weeyes. have Her mother was from London, En- same building. girl by babysitting other children in the Even though the family did not own Mike Del Monte, who was representing developers Locating detached homes on either side “helps Once she re- The fi rst phase of a revamped plan for residential development on the ew D-to-D pass becoming auto- that is a joy to coach,” said “It seems that the team that gland, and she was wishing she could area, and by doing other tasks such as Rivard Bros., last week. matic, the pass on the tape to show up each game and be ready from the moment the puck “I enjoyed all of it. I loved school and a car, they found a way to regularly visit integrate this development into the existing neigh- alized it was her coach John Herd. works the hardest in competi- have been there to enjoy the honour playing outside,” Wilson commented. housekeeping, dishwashing, and iron- The proposed Beach Gardens promises to be an at- breaking out of our zone, the is dropped and play hard to the end,” said coach Mike Stinkowji. their Cobalt relatives, she added. bourhood,” he said. CO detector she He said the team showed tion usually comes out on top with her. She is disappointed that the oppor- ing shirts. tractive development with “not just curbside appeal, driving the net with stick on “There will be no easy games, anyone can beat anyone, the Growing up with two older brothers, “The neighbours on both sides that have estab- grabbed her cat in games played, regardless of CHILDHOOD tunity was not seized to teach French In those days, she tended to walk to but also lakeside appeal,” he told city council Febru- “great sportsmanship” in 2017- Continued on 11b kids have to be ready to battle. If we do this I like our chances,” he the girl enjoyed getting outside and lished properties will be looking at a house beside and went outside. where they’re situated in the A lifelong Haileybury resident, Wilson to the English students. get places, including going home for ary 20. 18 in tournaments and in the said in an email interview. playing right alongside the boys of the them.” On the way was born at home on Latchford Street. “We weren’t allowed at that time to lunch. Temiskaming Shores fi rm Rivard Bros. purchased iskeard waterfront will feature three detached homes and eight townhouses. Grants will be up against the hometown Kap Icehawks, Hearst neighbourhood, and there would regu- He said a single road off Lakeshore Road would ac- to her mother’s Her father, Hector Villeneuve, was born learn French,” she explained. Because “We never thought a thing about it,” the waterfront property just south of Algonquin Reg- Lumber Kings, Porcupine Jr. Gold Kings and the West Nipissing larly be a knock on the door with a re- cess the property. house she experi- Rotary route in Ottawa as one of a very large family. the two schools shared the same build- she said. “You just do what you have to Sting. quest for her to come out to play street iment Memorial Beach Park in 2012. At some point in the future, he saidContinued lots could on be 3 a Kayla Burrows Hector later moved to the North with ing, “it would have been a breeze.” do.” In 2013, it proposed what would have been the “We have met all the teams that we will be facing this week- hockey. enced some dizziness and problems breathing. his parents and siblings. The boys and girls were also kept BOB WILSON Pee Wee team heads south for NOHA chanceend,” said the coach. A New Liskeard boy was similarly city’s fi rst condominium development. It would have Her mother suggested she call Telehealth and “My dad was in the First World War separated during recesses. After fi nishing Grade 8, she decided encompassed 18 single detached homes and 56 Steven Larocque “We beat Kapuskasing once, West Nipissing threeand times, that’s lost when he met my mom. They captivated when he fi rst set eyes on SE they advised her she was likely not experiencing aileybury woman had a close call with carbon monoide poisoning and “The boys had their side and we had to go to high school in New Liskeard ESCAPE SE Speaker Reporter to South Porcupine in double (overtime), beat themgot in married OT and over here,” Wilson related. our side.” to obtain commercial training. Getting the Haileybury girl when she started You will LOVE our 2014 FORD CO poisoning. beat them once more. Hearst beat us 6-2 in the secondAnnie-Elizabeth game we (Nancy Mead) was To this day, Wilson remembers her there wasn’t easy though. Without a attending New Liskeard High School. modern practice! 2LT 4x4 All popular options. Not wanting to take any chances, Burrows and TEMISKAMING SHORES – The played this year.” wearing a straw hat for her journey teacher with great fondness. Bob Wilson knew the moment he Only 85,000 km her mother drove to the Temiskaming Hospital school bus to take students back and ertifi ed Rotary Pee Wee Puckhounds The Puckhounds played this season in the Abitibi-Témis-with her husband-to-be toward their “Loretta Enright was her name. She forth between the two towns, she had saw her. We’re Open! $17,999 where the test results were within the normal Book your re-wned Continued on 3 a know how to turn it up a notch camingue Hyundai Novice BB League based in Quebec.new home in the North. But it was win- had eight grades to teach, not just io Hockey Association (NOHA) to catch the local bus. When going “He said when he saw me, ‘That’s the New Patient Exam 705-647-4393 when it comes time for tourna- season. “I am hoping that with the success we have hadter playing and as in the the journey lengthened, she one grade at a time or one subject at girl I’m going to marry,’ and that was it.” and receive a New Liskeard, ON both she and the ity of Temiskaming hores ire revention ffi cer have C-level Tournament of Cham- home at night, she had to walk from rechargeable ment play. They’re hoping to repli- Quebec league having to compete hard each game and how a time.” (705) 62T-DNTL pions. the school to the New Liskeard post of- Early on in her high school (705) 628-3685 The team came away with cate that success in Powassan the kids have developed throughout the season we are well pre “The team always seems to fi ce to catch the bus back to Haileybury. education, a local insurance 100 Whitewood Ave., Downtown New Liskeard hardware in three of four tour- March 2-4 where they’re com- Continued on 11b Continued on 6b some safety advice about detectors. neys in which they played this peting in the Northern Ontar- Continued on 9c military kilt and cap badge belonging to the late organiation representing the provinces beef producers. rank indlay has made its way back to the drugstore that The season gets underway this weekend with Assante Capital Management Ltd. bears the owners name. several area teams in the hunt for a championship win. The Temagami hiverfest is retaining its regal air. Those teams are the edersen ee ee uckhounds, Dont be alarmed if you spot cats in hats or mini hos the rant ropane ovice uckhounds and the Rotary Robert A. Nicholls, CPA, CA, CFP Ivan Dewar Erik Nicholls, CFP, B.Sc. (Fin) from hoville in Englehart this weekend as they roll out the euss on the oose winter carnival. ee ee uckhounds. Financial Peace of Mind Starts at Assante outhwestern ntario feedlot operator has succeeded ur -front this week features a story and photos on 11 Armstrong St., New Liskeard 705-647-6838 • 1-877-850-6838 illiard Townships att owman as president of the aileybury community activist at ilson. Pa e a WEEKENDER ri a arch , 2018 City Bulletin

Temiskaming Shores Public Library Digital Creator Workshop in the Digital Creator Space, New Liskeard Branch Attention Residents of Producing a Documentary SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS Youth of all ages are welcome to join in for this workshop in which we will be REGULAR COUNCIL learning the ins and outs of producing a video documentary. Temiskaming Shores Saturday, March 3 Tuesday, March 6, 2018 – 6:00 P.M. First session: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Second session: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. City Hall, 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury The City of Temiskaming Shores has received Please email Steve at [email protected] for more information reports of frozen water services within our and to register Recycling Program distribution system due to minimal snow cover Les Liseuses à la succursale de New Liskeard and the recent extreme cold temperatures. Le premier mardi du mois de 10 h 15 à 11 h 15 à la succursale de New Liskeard. Residents of the City of Temiskaming Shores continue to ensure our Le 6 mars— Je vous écris de mon camion par Sandra Doyon diversion rate is maintained or increased by the recycling efforts they Pour plus de renseignements composez le 705-647-4215 ou cpeddie@ have done since the program started in 2014. If you have had a frozen water service issue in temisklibrary.com the past there is a potential risk for freezing at Power Off and Play at the Haileybury Branch However, the processor of the City’s recyclables has recently noticed Join us at the Haileybury Branch Library on Wednesday, March 7 and every an increase in the amount of garbage or non-recyclable materials in this time. As a result, the Public Works Dept. second Wednesday until May 2 for story time, crafts and games! our shipments. is requesting that you run your cold water, Date: Wednesday, March 7 Time: 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Non-recyclable materials can cause problems during the sorting until further notice, with the flow being the Age Group: 6-12 years old process and are expensive to dispose of, as the processor hand sorts approximate diameter of a pencil. Call 705-672-3707 or stop by either branch to sign up! the materials to get the garbage out. Mixing garbage with recycling Temiskaming Shores Public Library Bookclub at the New Liskeard Branch significantly increases program costs, and ultimately the cost to the We thank you for your cooperation. Should you The Book Pick for March is Madeleine L’Engle’s “A Wrinkle in Time”—just in time taxpayer. for the movie to come out! The library has two copies and we can order more have any questions contact the Public Works through Inter-Library Loan! We will meet to discuss the book in early March. Beginning immediately, random inspections will be completed by Department at 705-647-6220. Thursday, March 8, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at the New Liskeard Branch Library looking inside the recycling bins to check for garbage. Recycling bins Call (705) 672-3707 for more information found with unacceptable materials will be tagged to identify why the Family Story, Game and Play Time at the New Liskeard Branch notice was issued, and to ensure the bin is not collected. Further oc- The Library is partnering with the Healthy Kids Community Challenge #PowerOffAndPlay to provide a bi-weekly family story and play time to encourage currences may lead to fines or the suspension of collection services. AGE FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES screen free time for parents and kids! The next session is on Please help to reduce the amount of garbage found in our recycling, Saturday, March 10 at 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.—story time (8 & under/preschoolers with adult) and do not place the following prohibited materials in the blue recy- Age Friendly Coffee Hours 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.--board games to be played/pages to colour cling bin: Guest Speaker: Timiskaming Health Unit & 2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.—active play time with different apparatus This will be a fun time for the whole family! Call 705-647-4215 for more • Batteries • Extension Cords Golden Age Club information • Clothing, shoes, other fabric materials Monday, March 5, 2018 @ 10:30 am @ Pool Digital Creator Workshop in the Digital Creator Space, New Liskeard Branch Fitness Centre, 77 Wellington St. S., New • Garbage Bags and Diapers Shooting photos for Social Media Liskeard Youth of all ages are welcome to join in for this workshop in which we will learn • Christmas Lights • Garden Hoses about how to take better photos and video with your phone for Social Media! Tuesday, March 6, 2018 @ 2:00 pm @ Leisure Saturday, March 10 • Diapers • Plastic Shovels, Toys, Buckets Inn, 509 Ferguson Ave, Haileybury First session: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Second session: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. • Electronics • Large Plastics: Tarps, Pool Covers/Liners Please email Steve at [email protected] for more information Indoor Walking • Wood • Yard Waste: grass clippings, leaves, sticks, and to register Wednesday, March 7, 2018 @ 5:30 pm - Gadget Helper at Both Branches of the Library branches Gadget Helper is Back! Would you like to make better use of your devices? Want 7:00 pm @ Timiskaming District Secondary to improve your connection to the digital world? Come and get some help with the Prior to setting out your recycling bin for collection, please ensure School 90 Niven St. N, New Liskeard Gadget Helper! What? One-on-One 45-minute session with a library clerk to help you with your all of your mixed recyclable materials are placed in the bin loosely Friday, March 9, 2018 @ 9:00 am-10:30 am electronic device (phone, iPad, laptop, Fitbit, tablet, or other) When? Every Thursday at one of our local library branches (except for shredded paper packaged in a clear plastic bag). Any items @ Northern College Gymnasium, Cost? FREE!! 640 Latchford St, Haileybury How? Call to book your appointment! Haileybury 705-672-3707 New Liskeard received at the processing facility in garbage bags are considered 705-647-4215 non-recyclable, as these bags are not opened and the contents are not SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES 2018 PebbleGo Animals, Science and Dinosaurs sorted. The award-winning PebbleGo Animals, Science and Dinosaurs databases from Capstone Digital Publishers offers information on hundreds of animals, The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores offers a variety science subjects and dinosaurs. Designed specifically for K-3 emergent readers, Residents can find guidelines regarding curbside garbage and recy- of summer employment opportunities for both secondary and post PebbleGo databases include activities, videos, pictures, lesson plans and articles cling collection on the City’s website at www.temiskamingshores.ca secondary students. on each subject. To access, click the E-Resources tab on the library’s website and scroll down to the PebbleGo logo. Have your 14 digit library card ready to log or by contacting City Hall at (705) 672-3363. in and enjoy this fun resource for kids! Recreation Lifeguards/Swim Instructors TumbleBookLibrary Online REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Parks Labourers TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of ebooks for children in grades PW-RFP-005-2018 K-6. Existing children’s books are animated using the existing illustrations and Marina Attendants adding audio narration. The collection includes old time favorites such as The ENGINEERING SERVICES – TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch, Diary of a Worm, How I Became a Public Works 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 The overall objective of the Request for Proposal is to complete a Building/Property Maintenance Labourer access, click the E-Resouces tab on the library’s website and scroll down to the comprehensive Traffic Impact Study (TIS) for the proposed exten- General Labourer TumbleBookLibrary information. Have your 14 digit library card ready to log in sion of Grant Drive between Wilson Avenue and a yet to be ap- and enjoy this fun resource for kids! proved Public Access location along Provincial Highway 65E. As Applications can be found at City Hall, the Pool Fitness Centre RB Digital Magazines well, the TIS will identify short term and long-term transportation or on our website, www.temiskamingshores.ca RB Digital Magazines gives you access to current issues of popular magazines capacity deficiencies and evaluate improvements and measures to read on your computer, tablet, or smartphone. RB Digital at the Temiskaming for the corridor for currently proposed and future potential develop- COMPLETED APPLICATIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO: Shores Public Library provides free, full-text digital access to over 50 titles of ment. magazines, including such popular titles as Canadian Living, Cosmopolitan, Elle Shelly Zubyck, Director of Corporate Services Canada, GQ, Men’s Health, National Geographic, OK Magazine, Our Canada, Proposal documents may be obtained from City of Temiskaming City of Temiskaming Shores Reader’s Digest Canada, Quilting Arts, Zoomer and many more. 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The City of Temiskaming Shores To register or for more information about any of the Library’s programs, call is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring pro- 705-647-4215 or 705-672-3707, see our facebook page, email NewLiskeard@ Doug Walsh temisklibrary.com or [email protected] , visit our website at www. Director of Public Works cess. If you require accommodations, we will work with you to meet your temisklibrary.com , or visit your Library Branch! [email protected] needs. 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 ri a arch , 2018 WEEKENDER Pa e a RED SKY HONOURS Charlton Sandra Laronde, left, was presented the Meritorious Service Cross (Civil Division) by Governor General Heritage Centre Julie Payette in Toronto February 20. Laronde, a Teme- Augama Anishnabai in need of repair cultural leader, is the Darlene Wroe founder and artistic Speaker Reporter director of Red Sky Performance. CHARLTON-DACK - The Charlton Heritage Centre is in need of The Indigenous repairs and the council of the Municipality of Charlton and Dack dance, theatre and will discuss that need in their upcoming budget discussions. music company is headquartered in The next budget meeting will be held Thursday, March 8, at 3 Toronto and has p.m. performed around the Reeve Merrill Bond reported to council at their regular meeting world. “The troupe Monday, February 26, that the building needs to be fi xed. has contributed greatly Five beams under the fl oor need to be replaced, he told council. Councillor Jim Huff said a report on the building indicates it is to the evolution of Canadian Indigenous artistry,” the Governor General stated in a news salvageable, but Bond said shifting has been taking place. release. The Meritorious Service Cross recognizes remarkable contributions in a wide fi eld of Chief administrative offi cer Dan Thibeault suggested there might endeavours. (Photo by MCpl Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall, OSGG) be a grant opportunity available for funding to assist with repairs. “It’s not going to collapse but it is going to get worse if we don’t fi x it,” said Bond. It was noted that a chimney remains in the building although it is Be alert to not connected to a stove and has no function. Councillor Chauncey Corley suggested that if the chimney were removed “that will take a lot of weight out.” Council agreed to discuss the matter further during their budget potential fraud: OPP deliberations. Council also agreed to put in an application for a summer student TEMISKAMING SHORES someone into paying a fi ctitious formation through the Internet to work at the Heritage Centre again this summer. (Staff/Special) – Police are urg- debt to the CRA. or email. The Charlton Heritage Centre serves as a meeting room, cultural ing the public to be alert after Police advise recipients of • Keep your passwords and centre, and library for the community. responding to several different such calls to ask themselves if PINs a secret. Do not write varieties of scams and frauds in they’re expecting money from down passwords or carry them the Temiskaming area. the CRA, or if the offer sounds with you. On February 15, Temiskam- too good to be true. • Shred unwanted documents Temagami Family Health Team ing Ontario Provincial Police Warning signs include re- and make sure that your name Submitted by Ellen Ibey say they investigated reports quests for info not provided on and social insurance numbers Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness that an individual had been vis- their tax return or for info that are secure. According to The Canadian Cancer Society, Colorectal cancer is the 2nd iting banks at various locations the CRA would already have on • Ask a trusted friend, relative most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada (excluding non-melanoma and requesting an exchange of fi le. or neighbour to pick up your skin cancers). It is the 2nd leading cause of death from cancer in men and the 3rd leading cause of death from cancer in women in Canada. smaller bills. Police say these are just two mail when you are away or ask Colorectal Cancer by the Numbers: When given the bills, police of the scams circulating in the that a hold be placed on deliv- • 423 Canadians, on average, are diagnosed with CRC every week. say the individual then asks for area. ery. • 175 Canadians, on average, die of this disease every week. American currency. “We have to remember that Anyone who suspects they • Everyone 50 and older should be screened regardless of family history. During the transactions, po- new ones are created every may have been the victim of Signs and Symptoms: • Blood in or on the stool (either bright red or very dark in colour) lice say the scammer defrauds day.” fraud or have been tricked into • A persistent change in normal bowel habits such as diarrhea, constipation the teller of cash and leaves the ADVICE divulging personal or fi nancial or both, for no apparent reason scene. In general, police offer the information is urged to contact • Frequent or constant cramps if they last for more than a few days • Stools that are narrower than usual Throughout the incident, po- following tips to avoid becom- the OPP, at 1-888-310-1122, or • General stomach discomfort (bloating, fullness and/or cramps) lice say the individual keeps his ing the victim of a fraud or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Cen- • Frequent gas pains • A strong and continuing need to move your bowels, but with little stool or head down and wears a base- scam: tre, at 1-888-495-8501. • A feeling that the bowel does not empty completely ball cap to prevent identifi cation • Before giving money, ask To learn more, the Govern- • Weight loss for no known reason by camera. questions. If the organization ment of Canada Competition • Constant tiredness Police say the scammer also is legitimate, it will welcome Bureau has produced The Little Colorectal Cancer Screening: FOBT is done with a take home kit that can be used in the privacy of your claims to be a tourist and there- questions and will provide rea- Book of Scams. home. Some foods or drugs can affect the test, so your provider may suggest fore does not have a bank card. sonable answers. It can be viewed at www. that the following be avoided to ensure that the test is as accurate as possible: TAX FRAUD • Never provide personal in- competitionbureau.gc.ca. Foods associated with false positives, therefore suggested to avoid for 3 Police are also reminding peo- days prior to testing: • Red Meat • Cauliflower ple to be alert to calls purporting • Cantaloupe and other melon • Cucumber to be from the Canada Revenue • Grapefruit • Carrot Agency (CRA). • Figs • Cabbage • Broccoli • Potato “If you receive a fraudu- • Turnips • Pumpkin lent communication by email, • Radishes • Zucchini • Horseradish • Parsley phone, text, mail, from someone Medications & Supplements To Avoid: that claims to be the CRA and • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen they request personal informa- (Advil), Naproxen (Aleve) or Aspirin • Vitamin C in excess of 250 mg daily from supplements or citrus fruits tion, these are scams and nev- and juices er respond,” advise police in a Early detection is key. press release. 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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. Not less I am different, not less. “ Sue Nielsen Editorial Dr. Temple ”Grandin Once upon a time I was a care- giver for a child with autism. backs a child’s educational He was nine-years-old. needs were being ignored. Blake was a beautiful child, The long and winding road of Justice for all diagnosed on the autism spec- advocacy for a child with autism The Canadian justice system has More and more Canadians are los- trum early in life. left Blake’s parents emotionally been under intense scrutiny of late ing faith in the justice system and to drained. He faced a barrage of misun- in the wake of the recent acquittal of our great shame, they may be right. derstanding, bullying and gen- One day I visited Blake’s eral disrespect from children mother at her downtown offi ce. Saskatchewan farmer Gerald Stanley While our justice system may not be and adults alike. We were good friends, play- in the shooting death of a 22-year-old broken, it certainly may be fl awed if Often his experiences with ing sports on the same teams. Cree man, Colten Boushie. you are a member of a Native group. She exploded in a barrage of people, and those of his par- Another cause for concern is the ac- If we are to build an inclusive soci- ents, were one big short circuit tears on this day completely at of frustration and heartache. her wit’s end. She was fed up quittal of Raymond Cormier, the man ety on the path of true reconciliation As someone on the outside with dealing with people and who was charged with the murder of we must have more Indigenous rep- looking in at the world of a child a system that discriminated 15-year-old Sagkeeng First Nation resentation in our court system from with autism and the diffi culties against children with autism. faced by his parents, I was sad- She and her husband had been youth Tina Fontaine, in Winnipeg. the jury, to judges, police and lawyers. dened in many ways. dealing with injustice directed Both of these cases involved victims Much has been documented and Saddened by the lack of ac- at their son for far too long. who are Indigenous Canadians. written about: if you are a person of ceptance, the ostracism and the It all came out that day and Indigenous people across Canada colour in Canada, your experience of misunderstanding about this I took it all in because it was child and his capabilities. beautiful. I saw her humanity - are rallying in the streets in the wake the justice system and the law is vast- Blake had diffi culty communi- her love for her child and how of these acquittals saying the justice ly different from a white person. cating, he could not take loud nois- frustrating it was for her to have system is broken. We know juries, judges and law en- es and he felt most comfortable to fi ght tooth and nail for ser- It would be hard to argue against forcement all need to be more refl ec- with routine in familiar places. vices you and I take for granted. His parents, Joanne and Ted, It was a valuable insight for me that assessment given the fact that a tive of society at large. were amazing. They fought and I never forgot it. The world vast majority of inmates in our penal A society made up of Indigenous long and hard for services for can be cruel and insensitive to a system are of aboriginal or black de- people, blacks, immigrants and wom- their child, services that are tak- child who is different. scent. en. en for granted by others. But I also saw parents who They had to plead and beg never gave up, who loved their The Honourable Frank Iacobucci, a But it has to go further. How about the education system in order child and fought long and hard former Supreme Court judge, wrote a we draw a straight line from a court- to have an educational assistant for what’s right. report delivered in 2013 called First room all the way to what happens in- And magic happened. work with Blake. Nations Representation on Ontario side our homes, schools and commu- Otherwise, he was placed at Blake Priddle is now a jour- the back of a classroom and left nalism graduate working in the Juries highlighting the need for the nities? There are no easy answers but on his own most of the time. Pas, Manitoba, who is writing a justice system to be more balanced a start would be to ensure all children It was not the teacher’s fault. book about his life with autism. and inclusive. are born and raised without prejudice. She had 27 other students to in- He is an amazing young man. His report looked at why more Indig- Racism is learned behavior. struct and no training with spe- Let us believe in all abili- cial needs children. ties and celebrate the beauty of enous people are not included for jury How about we prioritize empathy Because of budgetary cut- uniqueness. duty in Ontario. and inclusion at an early age?

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Editor Reporter Reporter Reporter [email protected] Cell 705-648-5337 Manager ext. 225 ext. 248 ext. 232 ext. 239 ext. 241 ext. 246 ext. 240 www.northernontario.ca [email protected] [email protected] ri a arch , 2018 WEEKENDER Pa e a Geopark advocates continue Re-examining digging for support heroes as Diane Johnston tial in a designation. the province.” Speaker Reporter Canada currently has two He said the province of Que- International geoparks – Stonehammer in bec is now investing millions in TEMISKAMING SHORES southern New Brunswick and a new provincial park north of – The path to earn internation- Tumbler Ridge in central east- Témiscaming. al recognition for the region’s ern British Columbia. “I agree in principle that this Women’s Day nears geological features is not obsta- They accessed “considerable” could be great,” said Councillor TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff) – Imagine the comic book he- cle-free. provincial and federal funding Doug Jelly. roes of your childhood, and how they depicted men’s treatment of Temiskaming Shores council to begin park development, he “But we’re not the only mu- women. recently declined to support the said. nicipality in Temiskaming, and On the eve of International Women’s Day, a Timmins man is proposed Lake Temiskaming In 2016, the Temiskaming as far as I’m concerned, these encouraging men to re-examine their heroes. Rift Valley geopark, either as Rift Valley was accorded “as- costs should be shared through- Jonathan Zinck, who holds a degree in psychology and is a hus- a founding member of the pro- piring status” by the Canadian out the area.” band and father, will be the guest speaker March 7 at the Dymond Geopark Network. Councillor Danny Whalen posed board or as a funder. Community Hall. It’s one of nine sites in Cana- was concerned that internation- It doesn’t affect the overall He’ll deliver his presentation, A New Kind of Hero, at 6:30 p.m. direction that the geopark is da under consideration for des- al designation could hamper re- The event is open to all, but organizers hope to attract young men taking, said Graham Gambles, ignation. source extraction in the region. in particular, said Kayla Dinel, child services coordinator at the president of RockWalk Park It has six years to attain UNE- “That doesn’t work in my Pavilion Women’s Centre. Inc. and a proponent of the proj- SCO status, Gambles said. backyard,” he said. ect, in an email. But to get there, it must have Hewitt said she thinks there The event is sponsored by the centre, Victim Services of Temiska- The city is “only one of many a founding board. It must also are misconceptions on that is- ming and District, and the Temiskaming Domestic Violence Coa- municipalities…on both sides send representatives to national sue. lition. of the border…that could be- and international conferences, As to funding, she said It’s an opportunity to engage men in efforts to prevent violence come involved,” Gambles said. and cover travel expenses of Temiskaming Shores often does against women, Dinel said. He said a letter of support has evaluators. lead on big projects, as it has Admission is free. come from the Municipalité He’s estimated minimum ex- with the Earlton-Timiskaming penses at $20,000 in 2018 and Regional Airport. régionale de comté de Témis- OFFICE camingue. an additional $40,000 for 2019 “If we don’t take the lead, it 937907 Marsh Bay Road, Coleman, 705-679-8833 through 2022. doesn’t happen,” she said. OFFICE HOURS The Temiskaming Métis Monday-Friday – 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Community Council is willing AT CITY COUNCIL As the area’s biggest munici- COUNCIL MEETING to be a founding member, and On February 6, city council pality, “fi nancially we would be Tuesday, March 5, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. two other organizations are ex- declined to become a funder or the lead,” Jelly said. pected to join very soon, he said. a founding member. “But it would be nice to have COMMUNITY Many grassroots, non-munici- A report by city staff said the some followers.” NEWS pal organizations in Ontario are idea had been reviewed by the NEXT STEPS No e The net re ular meetin ill be hel on on a arch at p m also evaluating the proposal, he corporate services committee, Gambles, meanwhile, contin- which felt that the municipality ues to work on a formal appli- Muni i al Was e Si e ours of peration said. Tues a an atur a - a m to p m had neither the money nor staff cation to the Canadian National lose tatutor oli as “We are looking for partners ll arba e eposite at the unicipal aste ite is subject to applicable who see themselves as having to support the project. Committee for Geoparks. tippin fees That left Councillor Patricia To date, he said the proj- the right ‘fi t,’” he said. There is a free reccl in epot available for oleman resi ents at the aste Hewitt disappointed. ect has received some funding site urin normal operatin hours At this point, Gambles said, Place all reccl ables in a clear plastic ba no loose a erial She said many people don’t from South Temiskaming Com- Fla en all boe s an bun le founders will be asked to pro- understand the impact that munity Futures Community Gar age mai mum of three re ular sie arba e ba s ill be vide personnel to a governing an internationally recognized Development and a little from pice -up eel board for the project. geopark could have on the en- the RockWalk Park to create a Mar Re y ling Colle ion Da es - Tues a arch an Tues- “It will be the board itself a arch tire region. geopark promotional video. that will decide where fi nancing Re inder o Residen s – Gar age Colle ion “I know there’s a cost to it,” “Most work of the technical should come from,” he said. The To nship of oleman s ollection an isposal of arba e an other she said. specialists is done on a volun- Refuse an to esi nate ertain an s for arba e isposal - la o Two organizations are collect- But she said the city has not tary basis,” he said. - outlines that ing the technical data required Every householder shall provide and maintain a sufficient number of reviewed how those costs, He said proponents are also covere metal or plastic containers for the purpose of placin aste out to create the park – RockWalk for collection which would be spread over investigating funding sources ontainers ma not ece e inches in hei ht or have a iameter lar er Park, which developed the several years, could be funded. to cover travel expenses for two than inches an shall not ei h more than lbs outdoor geological exhibit at a s place insi e each container ma not ece e inches “This is bigger than what we national committee representa- inches Northern College’s Haileybury ontainers must be set out for collection no later than 00 a ever can handle,” commented Mayor tives. Tues a campus, and La Fossilarium, Carman Kidd. “They will visit the region for a fossil interpretation centre in In e e en of a s or the oleman ors epartment puts public safet “It’s either got to be a region- a week this summer to confi rm first. Main roads will be cleared before attending to routine duties such as arba e pic- up an private plo rive as Notre-Dame-du-Nord. al endeavour or it’s got to be that we have a viable project,” UNESCO PARK? Fire Safe y - Fire e inguis ers something that’s taken on by he said. Purchase a fire extinguisher for your home and keep it handy in the event The rift valley spans the On- of a small fire. Make sure you know what to look for when buying a fire tario-Quebec border. et in uisher for o ur home nsure o ur et in uisher is labelle b a nationall reco nie testin It stretches from Thorne, On- laborator The higher the number rating on the extinguisher, the more fire it puts tario, and Témiscaming, Que- out t is important to mae sure o u can comfortabl hol an operate bec, north past Kirkland Lake the one o u bu ave o ur et in uisher service an inspecte re ularl an rechar e it and Kenogami to the height of after use Install your fire extinguisher near an escape route and away from potential land separating the Arctic and fire haards. Atlantic watersheds. This repro uction is a cop of the version available at https cana a caenhealth-canadaserviceshome-safetyfire-safety.html. (Fire Safety. Advocates are seeking desig- overnment of ana a - - nation by UNESCO, the United Cole an Fire De ar en In Case of Fire E ergen y - Please Call 11 Nations Educational, Scientifi c and Cultural Organization. UNESCO describes geoparks as “single, unifi ed geographical areas where sites and landscapes of international geological sig- SPECIAL nifi cance are managed with a $27.95 Oil Change Propane - Gas - Diesel holistic concept of protection, • • education and sustainable de- Now Accepting • • velopment.” ARI Cards • Gambles sees tourism poten- Pa e a WEEKENDER ri a arch , 2018 14th Annual Elk Lake

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& Weekly Prize Giveaways, CHEAP 40 Wellington St. S including Cash Prizes Draft & New Liskeard Shooters Valid photo ID required *1oz Specialty Shots ENTERTAINMENTArts *10oz Draft Glass ACROSS DOWN 1. “___ for the poor” 1. Kind of dealer 5. ree, they say 2. Pipe problem 10. Increase, with “up” 3. Beheaded queen of France 14. Acquire 15. Hindu queen 4. Nautical pole 16. “Frasier” actress Gilpin 5. Mountain goat’s perch 17. Wedding permit (2 wds) 6. readbare clothing 20. Acts of gliding on 7. “___ moment” runners 8. People of Wales 21. ___ than hen’s teeth 9. Prepare for winter takeo 22. “Yadda, yadda, yadda” 10. Whale lubricant (2 wds) (abbrev.) 11. Decalogue (2 wds) 23. Pre x with magnetic 24. “ e ___ Daba 12. European language Honeymoon” 13. Dock 26. Way, way o 18. As a precaution (2 wds) 29. ___ of the Unknowns 19. Links rental 31. “My boy” 23. Lacey openwork in a 32. Bow Gothic window 35. Mosque V.I.P. 24. Dangerous biters 37. Attribution of human 25. Marina sights emotions to inanimate 27. Destiny objects 40. Ancient colonnade 28. Came down 41. Forever, poetically 30. Breakfast sizzler 42. “___ any drop to drink”: 33. ___-American Coleridge 34. Sta s 43. Pie perch 36. “___ Breckinridge” 45. Gi on “ e Bachelor” 38. Robust good health 46. Chain letters? 39. Looked lecherously 47. At hand 44. Animal house 50. CD follower 52. Even smaller 48. Made over 54. Base of a triangular truss 49. Ornamental embroidery Answers For Crossword for a pitched roof (2 51. Corpulent on 2b wds) 52. Conical tent (var. 58. Mutual reliance spelling) 60. Absolute worst 53. “Idylls of the King” 61. “Don’t get any funny character ___!” You’ll have a ton of fun 54. Blue hue You’ll finally secure You’ll feel a lot better Before presenting your 62. “Let it stand” the financing you need after cleaning your house work to anyone, you’ll outing ideas for your from top to bottom. social group. You’ll be 55. Acad. to carry out a project need to make quite a few 63. Bad day for Caesar You’ll need to make changes. You’ll succeed proud of what you’ll that’s important to you. some things clear with 64. Gave out 56. Air force heroes in reaching a deal with accomplish. Take Now is the right time to your partner before an 65. “___ quam videri” 57. Allocate, with “out” unpleasant situation an important client. You’ll the time to focus on (North Carolina’s motto) 59. ___ green consolidate your debts. escalates beyond your be tempted to renew your developing one of your

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of love and pride in April 20 - May 21 - June 22 - July 23 - their hearts that David May 20 June 21 July 22 August 22 William Horie and Stefanie Anne (Larose) Horie announce the birth of their daughter Rose Lois Horie. Rose was born January 15th, 2018 at 7:10pm at the You’re in dire need of a bit Maintaining an active A few of your friends You may spontaneously of rest. Prolonged insomnia social life will benefit may surprise you by decide to go back to Queen Elizabeth 11 Hospital in Grande Prairie Alberta. will finally take its toll on your career in more ways inviting you on a beach school to improve your She weighed 7lbs- 4oz and was 171/2 inches long. your health. You may spend vacation. If you accept, career options. You’re a few days at home to than one. You may meet Excited grandparents are David and Mara Horie and it’ll be an amazing time. on the right track, but recharge your batteries, and someone new at the gym Rolland and Linda Larose. you just might experience Your optimism will be you’ll need to work hard a stroke of genius while this week. contagious. to reach your goals. you’re there.

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ONE DAY day April 8, Monday May 8, September 17. group. If interested call Judy Tinney 705-672-9241 tv or call Mike or Judy Tinney at 705-672-9241 LONGER, ONE DAY STRONGER

THE TEMISKAMING HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: The Temiskaming Hospital Auxiliary is Temiskaming Community Choir At Commu- M.S. SUPPORT GROUP MEETING @ New Liskeard Arena lobby from 1-3 pm Call Dan Allaire recruiting volunteers to work in the hospital nity Hall 7-9pm. Call 705-647-1703 705-563-2796 Temiskaming Area Roller Girls, practices gift/tuck shop. If you have 2 hours of time 7-9pm. 705-676-6163. THE CHARLTON AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. Regular monthly meetings are the 2nd Monday of to spare as a volunteer, either morning, Duplicate bridge downstairs at the Community every month Info contact Lori 705-648-1229. Hall New Liskeard 1:15 pm on Mondays. No afternoon or evening, please contact THE ENGLEHART HOSPITAL AUXILIARY. Regular monthly meetings are the 2nd Monday of every partner needed. Call 705-647-7981S the Auxiliary President Diane Vachon at month at 1:00 PM in the Englehart Medical Clinic in the downstairs boardroom. Call Wendy Venne 705-544-2058 for more info. 705-647-8066 or Wendy Whalen at 705- 647-7194. This is a rewarding way of giving ENGLEHART EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS GROUP back to the community. meets at 3:00pm in the Pioneer Room. You are most welcome! ÒEVERY¨¨ç2nd¨¨&¨¨4TH¨¨MONDAYÓ New Liskeard Lions meet at 6:30pm in Lions Den (below Community Hall in New Liskeard). OVERTONES - COMMUNITY MEN CHORUS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Meet at 8pm at New members always welcome. Your help is needed and much appreciated. Talk to any the Englehart United Church (next to the post MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY AT 7:00PM ST. Lions member or call Eric Campsall 705-648-3481 office). ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, NEW THE TEMISKAMING PALETTE & BRUSH CLUB Painting sessions are from 1:00 - 4:00. Club room LISKEARD. For all who wish to sing The is in the Haileybury Arena at 400 Ferguson Street. Oldies but Goodies. For Information call Jeannine at 705-672-1028 TEMISKAMING LIONESS LIONS CLUB. “WE SERVE” New members are always welcome. Come 705-647-5762 or 705-647-6433. join this group of ladies at the Lions Den (below the Community Hall in NL) the 3rd Monday of EVERY 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAY – every month (except July & August) at 7 pm. For more info contact any Lioness or 1-705-647- TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets 4921 or 1-705-676-6777. http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/tsllc/ Hudson Young at Heart - Adults 55 on WEDNESDAY EVENING St. Paul’s United Church, New Liskeard. Weigh in begins at years and over meet every 2nd and 4th 6 PM. For more information contact Bonnie Wednesday at 12 noon for potluck lunch Quehe @ 705-647-1609. and activities. Located at the Hudson ENGLEHART SENIOR’S CLUB meets every New Liskeard Lions meet at 6:30pm in Lions Den (below Community Hall in New Liskeard). Hall. Everyone welcome! For more Wednesday at 12 Noon at the Senior’s Hall New members always welcome. Your help is needed and much appreciated. Talk to any (basement of Northview Nursing Home) with information, call 705-647-9670. a Pot Luck Lunch followed by various activi- Lions member or call 705-648-1680 or 705-647-3696. ties. For more informantion contact Dot @ 705- Temiskaming Hospital Auxiliary REGULAR MEETING 4TH MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 2 PM EVERY 2ND THURSDAY – The Englehart & 544-2784. in the boardroom at the hospital. Everyone Welcome! PIPE BAND BR 54 LEGION, 7pm. 705-672-5669. District Agricultural Society meet on the TEMISKAMING AREA ROLLER GIRLS, PRACTICES 2nd Thursday, of each month, at 7pm in 7-9pm. 705-676-6163. the basement of St Paul’s Prestbyterian Coffee House Musical Jam - 7:00PM - 10:00PM - St Paul’s United Church Auditorium - 70 Church. Wellington St. New Liskeard. All musicians welcome, young and old of all abilities, all music The Temiskaming Shores Heart of the North - country, rock, gospel, jazz - Family, friends & anyone who appreciates the fellowship of Cooking Products Duplicate Club meets every Thursday music makers and their sound! For info contact Brian Matheson at 705-647-5671 or email at 7:00 pm at the Community Hall, New [email protected] Liskeard. Newcomers welcome. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets on THURSDAY MORNING New Liskeard Legion Director for Pampered Chef, Canada - Cathy Morrow Hall, New Liskeard. 10am. For more informa- www.pamperedchef.biz/cathypclady tion contact Christine @ 705-628-2019. Fibromyalgia support group meet every second Tuesday of each month at Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church from 1pm-3pm. Contact Christine at 705-628-2019 for more info

From 7pm to 9:30pm, Come to the Music Jam at the Legion Hall in New Liskeard. Come and jam, listen or dance to some country music! Golden Age Club: General membership meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month @ the Golden Age Hall, 22 Argentite St. Cobalt. 1 – 2 pm. Annual membership is available ÒLast¨¨¨Friday¨¨of¨¨the¨¨monthÓ at a cost of $15. For further information, call 705-679-5525 & leave a message. LADIES AUX. BR. 54, HAILEYBURY. HOSTING A STOP & SHOP, FEBRUARY 23, 2018. Pork Chops, all the trimmings. Tea, coffee or dessert. For more info, call 705-647-6907 WOMEN OF ALL AGES from Kerns and Hudson Townships are invited to the Milberta Community Women meetings every 3rd Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Programs include guest speakers and fun activities. Call Audrey for more information at 705-647-6205 THE ENGLEHART AND DISTRICT HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY have their General Meeting on ALL COMMUNITY LADIES WELCOME TO JOIN Wednesday, at 7:00 PM at the Presbyterian Church, Englehart, 55 Third Street.Come and LADIES MINISTRY FUN BREAKFAST @ 9:00am. The Salvation Army, 260 Whitewood 705-647-4115. or enjoy a fun evening with fellow Horticulturalists. For more information call Bonnie at 705- 705-647-5718. 544-8916. Pa e a WEEKENDER ri a arch , 2018 College to upgrade heating systems hardware TIMMINS (Special) – The province is providing almost $1,000,000 to Northern College to upgrade heating systems at its four campuses. building centres “This funding will enable Northern College to contribute to the government’s overall strategy to reduce carbon emissions, part of the Ontario Climate Change Action Plan,” said Fred Gibbons, the college’s president and CEO, in a news release. Delivery Truck Driver The $969,000 in funding will be used to replace aging boilers with high-efﬁ ciency boilers and furnaces. New building control systems used in heating its campus and residence buildings will ard elper also be installed. The college has campuses in Haileybury, Kirkland Lake, Tim- mins and Moosonee. Location: ew iskeard “Not only will this funding contribute in a tangible way to reducing our carbon footprint, but concurrently it also allows Northern College to replace critical aging infrastructure,” Gib- Qualifications: - G license, D (or DZ) license preferred bons said. - Great customer service attributes - Enthusiastic individual - Willingness to learn - Excellent driving record READY Please send your resume by March 16th, 2018 SET by emailing it to [email protected]

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