Around & About February 18-2020 Issue 7, Vol.24

Check out our
February Flyer online

OFFICE & ART SUPPLIES www.aroundandabout.ca DDRRIVIVEESSMAAFRET
February 18, 2020 Issue #7 - Volume 24
85 Centre St, Espanola
Baxter Cup
705-869-6883 Stays In Espanola

69992019 sportsman 570 25SAVE% ON SELECT
TIRES
$ $79
Biweekly OAC

Warning: ATVs can be hazardous to operate. Polaris adult models are for riders age 16 and older. For your safety,always
wear a helmet,eye protection and protective clothing,and be sure to take a safety training course. For safety and training
information in the U.S.call the SVIA at (800) 887-2887. You may also contact your Polaris dealer or call Polaris at (800)
342-3764. For safety training in Canada,contact your local Polaris dealer. Polaris Industries Inc. ©

[email protected] By Rosalind Russell - Congratulations Order your photos
to the Espanola Curling Club on from the comfort
Green Today. Green For Life. retaining the Baxter Cup for another
SOLID WASTE & RECYCLE SERVICES year ... this is the 95th year for this long- of your home!
time, friendly rivalry with Little Current
705-869-2447 ...Even before there was a road between https://aroundandabout.photofinale.com
SEPTIC AND PORTABLE TOILETS Little Current and Espanola, curlers
from the two communities would meet MON-FRI 9-5:30
705-869-2448 for one reason: The Baxter Cup! The 705-869-6883OFFICE & ART SUPPLIES
NEED A WASTE BIN OR CONTAINER? yearly event, one set of games in each
town a week apart, sees the total score
from ten games determine the winner.
When it first started up in 1925, it used
to be only a day long, and fans and
participants alike would take the train
back and forth, yup, the train did run
across the Swing Bridge, to take in the
friendly competition. Kudos to both
clubs for another year of great action!!!!
Photo provided by Marc Lefebvre -
Espanola Curling Club

Need personal cheques? OFFICE & ART SUPPLIES $6.29/e
PLUS TAX
Visit us at 705-869-6883
85 Centre St to Order! 1 X 12 X 6
ROUGH SPRUCE
QUANTITY

80 $29.80

160 $38.60

AFtinYgoeurrtip All The World’s
High Circulation • Competitive Rates A Circus
FREE distribution to your customers!
To Advertise in the Around & About
Business Directory, call 705-869-6883
[email protected]
&Plumbing Heating
Jason Cowles My Own Self-Imposed Travel Ban
Serving Certified Technician Due To Severe Brain Cramps
Espanola & Area
Business 770055--856833--33303420 After many years of international travel, understand the language of the angry young
Mobile I’m thinking that particular part of my life woman who had been standing with my
should probably come to a close. Looking bag at “Lost Luggage” for two hours.
Sales & Service back at the highlight reel of my globetrotting But the piece de resistance which from my
days I have come to the conclusion that I vast command of foreign languages means
Singh Dentistry might be too stupid to travel. “real doozy” occurred when my former
Dr. Maninder Singh There was that long-ago train trip from travel companion and I were backpacking
Malaga to Madrid with a helpless, little along a lonely road near Ventnor, on the Isle
Hours: FOR ALL OF old lady in her 90’s sitting beside me. She of Wight. After a five-hour trek on a rustic
Monday 9-5 YOUR DENTAL NEEDS had left her village for the very first time English footpath, we decided to get a bus
Tuesday Closed to visit her son in Barcelona. I understood to Yarmouth and then a ferry back to the
Wednesday 9-5 State of the art facility very little as she talked the whole time. mainland.
Thursday 9-5 We deal directly with Insurance Companies But when we pulled into the train station No buses--everything on the Isle was shut
Friday 9-5 Free dental whitening kit with new patient exam in Barcelona, she was still socializing down on New Year’s Day. So we began
with passengers around her. I panicked, hitchhiking and before too long got picked
91 Tudhope St., Espanola 705-869-1880 grabbing her suitcase and getting her off up by a young English couple in their small
the car and into the station. She’d never compact car. As many times as I’ve been
Tune into Local Channel 10 or come on out to seen an elevator so I had to muscle her and to the UK I keep forgetting how terribly
the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex. her bag onto the moving stairs. The human friendly and helpful the British really are.
pile-up at the bottom drew bystanders to I’m sitting in the back seat on the passenger
SPACES AVAILABLE ESPACES DISPONIBLES help us get up. Handing her over to other side and the young chap, sorry, the guy is
Sacred Heart Daycare Garderie Saint-Joseph Spaniards, I ran up the escalator two steps sitting in the front left where he’s supposed
at a time and boarded the train again just to be. I cannot see his wife sitting directly
705-869-3171 705-869-4800 as it was starting to move. I was exhausted in front of me because my back-pack is on
OPEN 6AM to 8PM OUVERT de 6h à 18h but quite proud of myself. Until...until I my lap. This bloke, sorry, this young man
looked at the ticket the little old widow had was fascinated that we were hiking and
Always wanted that left on her seat clearly marked “Estacion hitching with no booked accommodation.
dDrreeaammGKaitrcahgeen?? de Franca.” For the record, there are two In a country with a pub every mile, if not
train stations in Barcelona. I had got her off every block, I wouldn’t say we were exactly
Dream Spa Bathroom? at Estacion de Santes. For all I know, she roughing it.
Call us today. might still be there. He asked a lot of questions, but the problem
I hate airports so much. I’m always in a was he turned right around to face me when
Financing available rush to get in and out of them. So it was he asked them. We are having a great
when I grabbed my bag at Gatwick and animated conversation, but his eyes were
For ALL your https://www.financeit.ca/s/vdiANw quickly boarded the train for the 40-minute rarely on the road.
renovation needs. *Reduced rate for low income seniors trip to London’s Victoria Station and my England is a country where hedges line the
nearby B&B. Up the narrow stairway rural routes so cars coming out of the side
[email protected] and into the tiny room, I unzipped my roads have to nose out onto the thoroughfare
bag and...I’m not sure how’d I’d look in a before the driver can see both ways. Every
SALES AND SERVICE OF: • furnaces • fireplaces • boilers black teddy and matching fishnet stockings time a car edged out in front of us, I gently
and frankly we’ll never know because... pushed the guy’s arm and pointed out the
FREE ESTIMATES out of the B&B, walk to Victoria, train problem because mostly he was facing me
back to Gatwick. It’s just as well I did not
Steve Donnelly Over 15 years experience locally Continued on page three...

New Clients Always Welcome ∙ New construction ∙ Renovations Andrew Vondette
∙ Garage packages
Formerly Computer I.T. & Network Specialist
Tel (705) 865-3113 Cell (705) 862-4294 Laptop/Desktop/Server Repair & Sales, Mobile Device Support
Around&About February 18, 2020 Page 2
Virus & Malware Removal • Tune up & Optimization
Operating System Install • Data Recovery • Hardware Upgrades
NEW/REFURBISHED LAPTOPS & DESKTOPS STARTING AT $125.00

705-521-3459 Professional, Reliable, A ordable!

PaperWorks, 85 Centre Street, 705-869-6883

WE’VE MOVED - NEW LOCATION

87 CENTER ST MAIN FLOOR
ESPANOLA, ON

OPEN HOME GAME!!
MON - FRI 9 AM TO 6 PM
SATURDAY 9 AM TO 5 PM Friday, February 21, 7:30 pm

705-869-0513 International Women’s Day
705-862-7857
A well-known First Nation gathering takes place on March
Continued from page two... educator and advocate will 6th at the Espanola Regional
be the keynote speaker for Recreation Complex and in
and not the oncoming motorcar travelling partner: “That International Women’s Day Little Current on March 9th at
just ahead that was about to end bleedin’ bounder, sorry, that events being held in Espanola the NEMI Recreation Centre,
all our lives. I began to sweat. freakin’ lunatic nearly got us and Little Current. from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Each time I’d point out the killed. The man’s a maniac! Co-organizer Diane Brunetti She adds the one-day gatherings
potential danger, he’d say, “No He only looked at the road says the Mnidoo Mnising are open to women from
fear, mate,” and turn around to when I drew his attention to it!” Coalition against Domestic Manitoulin Island and across the
talk to me about Canada, a place That’s when she turned to me Violence International Women’s North Shore corridor and will
he once wanted to immigrate to. and said, with a certain amount Day keynote speaker Sophie also include various workshops.
As nicely as I could, I’d urge of merit, I must admit: “He Pheasant, a well-known Brunetti says both gatherings are
him to look ahead where an wasn’t driving, stupid. She Indigenous advocate, teacher free and interested women are
oncoming lorry, sorry, a truck was.” Okay, why in the hell and instructor with Kenjgewin encouraged to pre-register.
was heading straight for us and can’t these people put the Teg. To pre-register, call 705-377-
carrying four coffins with our steering wheel on the right side, Brunetti says the Espanola 5160
respective names embossed on that is the correct side, I mean
the sides. Now I’m turning an the left side? A bit patchy that. Summer Job Program Available For
angry red and hyperventilating. Wot? As I said, for the sake of Business And Non-Profits
Continuing to point and touch other travelers, maybe I should
his shoulder the guy began stay home. The Canada Summers Job sector.
looking at me as though I was in She says the program helps
his country recovering from bad To buy a book or invite program is now available employers provide high-quality
brain surgery. Finally, the car humorist William Thomas To jobs while developing young
stopped and we departed with a be your guest speaker, go to for employers to apply for people’s skills and experience.
polite “Cheers.” www.williamthomas.ca Hughes adds employers in the
That’s when I said to my [email protected] 2020 according to Algoma- riding have until February 24th
to apply.
Manitoulin-Kapuskasing MP For more information and to
apply, visit Canada.ca/Canada-
Carol Hughes. summer-jobs or a Service
Canada Centre.
Hughes says the program

creates summer job

opportunities for youth aged 15

to 30 by paying all wage costs

for non-profits or up to 50% for

small business and the public

Hearing Solutions

for the Whole Family
Our Audiologists Michael Blythe and
Jean Roveda have over 50 combined
years of clinical experience.

Call 705.673.2885 to schedule your
hearing health assessment today!

The Espanola Lions would like to give a ROARING thank 825 McKinnon Drive. Espanola, ON
you to Mrs. Lacasse’s Kindergarten class for drawing over sudburyaudiologyclinic.com
250 beautiful placemats used for our annual Seniors’ supper.
Special thanks to Brianna for her wonderful design. Conveniently located in the Espanola Hospital for over 20 years

PaperWorks, 85 Centre Street, 705-869-6883 Around&About February 18, 2020 Page 3

IN MEMORIAM

705-869-6883LPRPSoerepasraesytlcoei&EanrsslaFtOlao•stucTe•cnhad•VaseniR•ohkenIicntYelteoamsulss••FNoSoretSricvaeilceseHsiBgehsetsRt CatiercsuIlnatTioonwn&! In Loving Memory of

SERVICES Eldon Bell

LEE VALLEY FEEDS - Taking TOTAL CONTRACTING October 2, 1930 – February 21, 2019
orders for day old chicks, turkeys, SERVICES - Professional roof snow
ducks, pheasants and laying pullets. removal. Carpentry, painting, steel & Dad
Price list and delivery dates available shingle roofing, tree cutting, decks,
at Lee Valley Feeds. 416 Lee Valley dump runs. No job too big or too In my eyes you never grew old
Road, Massey. 705 -865 -9996. 3/3 small. Call 705-936-6160 3/24 - R In my heart you were never far away

SHEILA’S PROFESSIONAL ESPANOLA SELF STORAGE – In my life, you were my hero
FOOT CARE COMPANY - is 6x8 and 8x10 Storage units available You always will be
now accepting new clients. Mobile in Espanola. Located behind the car
services within the Espanola wash. Call 705-869-8405. 2/25 - R Love Lorie
and surrounding area. Limited
availability. Save $10 on 1st visit. ROGER PICHETTE BUILDING OBITUARY
Call 705-561-0858. 3/3 CONSTRUCTION – Over 45
years in the trade. Book your winter FLEURENT, Yvon - In loving memory of
LEE VALLEY FEEDS – Wood projects now. 705-865-1128, or cell Yvon Fleurent who passed away
Pellets in stock again at Lee Valley 705-862-1554. 11/26. 3/24 peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020
Feeds, 416 Lee Valley Road, Massey. at Health Sciences North with his son Leo
705-865-9996. 2/18 FOR SALE by his side at the age of 80 years.
Cherished husband of the late Georgette
DR. DARIO LAURENTI, D.C. FOR SALE – 2007 650 V-Twin Fleurent (nee Essiambre) predeceased.
- CHIROPRACTOR - 28 years’ Kawasaki Brute Force. Excellent Loving father of Marcel Fleurent of
experience. Instrument, Manual, condition. Also limited amount Sarnia, Luc Fleurent and Leo Fleurent
Cranial Adjusting, Acupuncture, of drywood, and kindling for both of Espanola. Dearly loved brother of
Orthotics. Call 705-869-2737. All backyard fires. Call Greg 705- Andre, Denis of Marathon, Gilles of
Insurances accepted. 2/25 822-4734. 3/10 Amos, QC, Roger of Val D’Or, QC,
Jean-Claude of Saint-Edmond
LOCAL HAIRSTYLIST FOR SALE – Tempo Fitness (predeceased), Gisele Fleurent of Cadillac, Qc and Madeleine
AMANDA FAIRBURN - formerly Treadmill 627. Excellent condition. LeBrasseur of Marathon. He will be sadly missed by many nieces,
of Dittrich’s Hair Design is now Asking $500.00 O.B.O Phone 705- nephews, extended family members and friends. Born in Val D’Or,
located at 120 Tudhope St. (across 869-2237. 2/25 QC on July 8, 1939 he was the son of the late Wellie Fleurent and
from Pharmasave). Please call Elianne Fleurent (nee Provencher). In keeping with Yvon’s wishes,
Amanda at (705)822-6161 to book FOR SALE – Chesterfield and chair, there will be no service or visitation, a Celebration of Life will be
an appointment Stylez By Amanda brown in colour. Good condition. held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Ranger’s
welcomes new clients. 4/14 Call 705-869-2846. 2/18. Cremation and Burial Services Ltd. Online condolences can be
posted at www.RangersSudbury.com
HANDYMAN - ODD JOBS Call 705-869-6883
COLOMBUS. I install click and tile To Place Your EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
flooring, ceramic tiles, drywall, mud, Classified Ad!!
paint, baseboards, trim, door frames, Part Time Cook
doors, install cupboards, vanities, ACCOMMODATION
parging, siding, tub surround and WANTED PaperWorks, 85 Centre Street, 705-869-6883
more...call me Stephane Coulombe
705-863 -3434. 3/24 - R Woman looking for one/two
bedroom apartment or small house
CHERYL’S MASSAGETHERAPY in Webbwood. Quiet, responsible
& ACUPUNCTURE – To make an tenant. No pets, non smoker. Call/
appointment call 705-863-3223 or text (705)936-7106. 2/18.
email [email protected]
2/25 R

PHYSIOTHERAPY OFFERED BINGOS
BY MARILYN WITTMANN -
Located at Physio Moves in the MASSEY AGRICULTURAL
Espanola Hospital. Accepting new SOCIETY. 1st Monday of the month
patients. WSIB and MVA patients beginning January 6th, 2020. $1825
welcome. Acupuncture available. cash prizes. Massey Arena - bingo
Visit www.physiomoves.net for starts @ 7:00 p.m. 04/28
services, rates, and hours, or call 705-
988-3737. 2/25 - R

Nicky Lamothe - PUBLISHER

STAFF
Andrew Vondette - Office Sales-Graphic Design Advertising Manager
OFFICE & ART SUPPLIES Rayann Muncaster - Office Sales/Production Co-ordinator
Muriel Leblanc - Office Sales Manager
Doreen Track - Office Sales/Data Entry
Bill Leeney - Graphic Design
705-869-6883 Vickie Trahan - Bookkeeping
Jaymie Muncaster - Proof Reading
email: [email protected] Rosalind Russell - Correspondence
Around&About is printed locally by OJ Graphix INC. PJ Baskey - Office Sales/Production

Distribution by Around & About
The advertiser agrees that the Publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond
the amount paid for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred.
There shall be no liability for non insertion of any advertisement.The publisher reserves the right to edit,revise,classify or reject an advertisement.
Ad space must be reserved Wednesday to be placed in the following week’s issue. Copyright and/or property rights
subsist in all advertisements and in all other materials appearing in this edition of Around & About. Permission to
produce wholly, or in part, any part in any form whatsoever, particularly by photographic or offset process in
publications must be obtained in writing. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

Around&About February 18, 2020 Page 4

Recipe

A gyro (pronounced yee- Lumberjack Luncheon – Thursday, February 20 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00
roh) is a Greek sandwich p.m. at the St. Jude Hall.
that is traditional made with Save A. B. Ellis Meeting - Thursday, February 20, 1:30 - 3:00 at the
lamb, but I came across this United Church chapel. Everyone welcome
recipe using chicken which Pancake Supper - United Church of Espanola 137 Sheppard St Tuesday,
appealed to me. I prepared February 25 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Tickets available at the door.
the chicken and tzatziki sauce in the morning, so all I had Spanish River Snowmobile Club-Next Meeting - Thursday, February 27th,
to do was quickly sauté the chicken and cut up some fresh 7:30 p.m. at the Spanish Town office-back room. Everyone is welcome!
veggies at dinner time. We really enjoyed these, so much Bean Supper – Sunday, March 8 from 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. at the Zion
so, we had them again the next day. The left-over tzatziki Lutheran Church.
sauce is delicious spread on warm pita’s, used as a sandwich C.W.L. Saint Patrick’s Day Soup & Sandwich Luncheon – Tuesday,
spread or as a dip for fresh vegetables. If you are in a hurry March 17 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Saint Jude Parch Hall.
or feeling a tad lazy, you can buy the tzatziki sauce at the Massey Area Museum AGM - March 26, 7:00 p.m. at the Museum, 154
grocery store. This recipe can also be made into a rice bowl Sables Street in Massey. The purpose of this meeting is for election of
by placing the chicken, cut up vegetables and feta cheese Executive Officers and Board Members. The public is invited.
over a bowl of hot rice and drizzling with tzatziki sauce. Massey Area Museum - is looking for a few talented and conscientious
volunteer board members to lead and strengthen the Massey Area
Chicken Gyro Museum. If interested call Chris Berry at 705-562-6077.
Voices of Spring Community Choir - rehearsals Saturday, 10:30 am
For the chicken marinade: For the Tzatziki Sauce: in the basement of St. Andrew’s United Church, Massey. New members
• 1 lb. chicken breast sliced • 1 medium cucumber always welcome.
into ½-inch strips Free community luncheon at the Lighthouse - every second and fourth
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt Tuesday of the month 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.
• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil Do you have a NOTE for the Community?
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice We invite not-for-profit organizations to submit information on
• 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh dill or their upcoming events in writing no later than
• 1 tsp. paprika Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. 25 Word Limit.
1 tbsp dried dill weed E-mail: [email protected]
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 medium clove garlic Welcome to Local Hippie’s weekly
• 1/2 tsp. salt tip for living a greener life! Each week
pressed or minced or we will provide you with a quick tip to
• 1/2 tsp. pepper help you reduce your carbon footprint
1tsp garlic powder and change the world.

• ¼ teaspoon salt This week we’re going to talk about
carbon footprints.
For the Gyro:
What is a carbon footprint?
• Pita bread A carbon footprint is the amount of greenhouse gases - primarily
carbon dioxide - released into the atmosphere by a particular human
• Toppings: shredded iceburg lettuce, sliced tomatoes, sliced activity. This measure can be applied to the actions of an individual,
a family, an event, or an entire nation!
cucumbers, sliced red onion, feta cheese.
Calculating your carbon footprint:
Marinate the chicken. Place the chicken in a medium If you log onto https://www.footprintcalculator.org/ you can
bowl and add all of the marinade ingredients. Mix it well, complete a quiz that will give you an approximate measure of your
cover with plastic wrap, and marinate for at least 2 hours, carbon footprint! Factors that affect your footprint include home
preferably overnight. Make the tzatziki. Grate the cucumber energy sources, means of travel, personal diet, and more.
and squeeze the excess liquid out with your hands. Discard
the liquid. Place the cucumber in a mixing bowl with the rest After completing the quiz, select “See Details” to see the
of the tzatziki ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate. Cook breakdown of your footprint and identify areas in your life that need
the chicken. Heat a large, non-stick skillet over medium- improvement. From there you can also select “Explore Solutions”
high heat. Add the chicken slices and cook for about and read about ways we can all help the planet.
4-5 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Slice the
chicken into thin strips. Make the Gyro! Warm the pita bread For comparison:
(in the oven or microwave). Add a bit of shredded lettuce, In 2018, it was recorded that the average Canadian has a carbon
tomato, cucumber, onion, and chicken on top. Drizzle with a footprint of 22 tonnes of emissions per year (one of the highest
generous amount of tzatziki and feta cheese, if desired. Fold averages amongst developed nations). My personal footprint sits at
the gyro in half and serve. 8 tonnes per year, which I am working to reduce everyday!

Moose Take the quiz and see where you stand!
Corner
Have questions? Feel free to forward them to [email protected]
The Moose 99.3 FM CJJM - Espanola is proud to support local Have a happy hippie week!
charities and organizations. If you have an event you want to
Around&About February 18, 2020 Page 5
share, please call Roz at 705-869-6397 or email your
information to: [email protected] The Moose- Espanola's

Biggest Variety! Your Station, Your News, Your Stories

PaperWorks, 85 Centre Street, 705-869-6883

Automotive services, maintenance
and repairs, oil/fluid changes, tires,

and much more!

Drop in7or0ca5ll -to8b6oo9k -y0ou3r a3pp3ointment

SSRT Firefighters Donate To MDC

Muscular Dystrophy Canada night of the 2019 Massey Fair.
is receiving plenty of support Muscular dystrophy is a
from the local area. group of diseases that cause
Regional MDC representative, progressive weakness and loss
Trevor McVey, visited the of muscle mass. In muscular
Sables-Spanish Rivers dystrophy, abnormal genes
Township Volunteer (mutations) interfere with the
Firefighters (Station #2) to production of proteins needed
accept a donation of $1,120. to form healthy muscle. The
The funds were raised during money will go towards ongoing
the boot drive held on the Friday research into the disease.

Snowarama 2020 A Success

Easter Seals Ambassadors for Pitawanakwat-Esuk of Birch
the annual Espanola-North Island and Richard (Ricky)
Shore Snowarama were Dixon of Espanola.
presented with commemorative Bazinet adds Sunday’s event
plaques. netted just over $12, 400, which
Easter Seals co-ordinator, will help provide funding for
Carmen Bazinet oversaw the local children to go camping and
presentation of the introduction also for equipment they need for
of the Miss Emily Rose Richer their care.
(Miss Em) Memorial Award on She adds the top fundraisers
behalf of The Moose 99.3-CJJM were Leo Deveau for the top
– Espanola. male award raising over $3,200
The award honours Easter and the top female, Sue Belanger
Seal Ambassadors and Bazinet with a little more than $1,000.
adds she was pleased to have For event photos visit; http://
it shared with this year’s www.aroundandabout.ca/
joint ambassadors, Naomi snowarama-2020-a-success/

www.aroundandabout.ca Around&About February 18, 2020 Page 6