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available Christmas Traditions Alive

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By Grant Lewis: - “This will be a PROTECTIVE
Christmas like no other, but it is still FACIAL MASK
Christmas. Perhaps less spending, less
people around the table and less eating! But ADULT- ONE SIZE
the same message remains: one of hope, DOUBLE LAYER
love, beliefs, family, friends and traditions”
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FREE ESTIMATES 60 couples from Ontario have taken a Ever wonder where Rudy Giuliani came
helicopter ride to the Buffalo International from?
Steve Donnelly Over 15 years experience locally Airport where they boarded their car which Do you worry about where you’ll get
had been shipped there on a flatbed truck, your Oreo cookies after our planet takes
Singh Dentistry compliments of Great Lakes Helicopter in a direct hit by an asteroid, leaving Earth a
Dr. Maninder Singh Cambridge and GRM Transportation in smouldering barren wasteland with just a
Dorchester. handful of survivors? Norway. Nabisco
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Monday 9-5 YOUR DENTAL NEEDS cockpit and the frontseat. All legal for permafrost of Norway to keep the iconic
Tuesday Closed under $2,000 and yes, pets fly free. Said cookie and its recipe safe. To solve the
Wednesday 9-5 State of the art facility pilot Jeremy Rood: “We’re doing this to get problem of distribution in a world without
Thursday 9-5 We deal directly with Insurance Companies people down there, so they can enjoy and machinery, Nabisco is also using the vault
Free dental whitening kit with new patient exam be healthier.” I’m just not sure that leaving to store the DNA of two Girl Guides.
Friday 9-5 a province which is averaging 40 deaths a Ever worry about the justice system in
month and going to a state that is averaging America where the average judge earns
91 Tudhope St., Espanola 705-869-1880 40 deaths a day is a healthy decision but $86,968 annually while Judge Judy who
hey, good luck and get out before ‘spring is not a real judge makes $47 million a
AlwdraeyasmwGaanrtaegdet?hat break!’ year? The total income of the nine-judge
DreDamreSampaKBitacthherno?om? Ever wonder how the Massachusetts-based US Supreme Court is $2,309,400. Judge
biotech company Moderna came up with Judy just signed a new TV deal with
Call us today. a 95% effective, COVID-19 vaccine so Amazon Studios that’s going to make her
Financing available quick? Meet Derrick Rossi, a Toronto-born way more money. A little full of himself,
stem cell biologist and in 2010, a professor Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell
reFnoovraAtLioLnynoeuerds. https://www.financeit.ca/s/vdiANw at Harvard. Rossi conducted an experiment promised he’d have her confirmed by
*Reduced rate for low income seniors to see if you could inject “messenger Christmas.
RNA” (or mRNA) into a living animal and Did you ever get angry about the frivolous
We’re Back! coax out cells to produce a protein of your spending of the tax dollars you send off
BOOK NOW choice. Essentially he injected a mouse with to Ottawa each year? Like the Trudeau
a protein from a firefly and… the mouse lit government’s $12 million grant to Loblaws,
MARTIN’S SERVICES up a candle. So mRNA can trick the body a very rich and very stingy supermarket
into producing proteins that will fight chain, so that they could make their fridges
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making Heinz Ketchup again at and “Nose Piercer”. Adapting To Climate Change With
their Mont Royal plant thereby Laurentian University
employing 30 people. With Ever think about the deep and
no real shortage of ketchup in
Canada, why don’t they give emotional meaning behind the
30 enterprising people $66,666
each to start up a company lyrics of “I Can See Clearly
that will employee at least ten
people? That way you create Now,” a hit by Johnny Nash
300 new jobs and Kraft Heinz
with an annual revenue of $25 who died last month? Well,
billion doesn’t have to beg for
government handouts. don’t. The American singer-
Do you want to guess what
sport Canadian Jeff “The songwriter wrote that song
Silencer” Smith and James “The
Machine” Wade belong to? after successfully recovering
Professional wrestling? Mixed
martial arts? International mob from cataract surgery. I don’t
garroting? No, darts. These
two guys throw pointy things make this stuff up.
at a big round board from
eight feet away and the winner Ever look at the brilliance
earns $12,795 at the World
Series of Darts. Bump it up a of young people like
bit, boys. “The Silencer” and
“ The Machine” should have environmentalist Greta
to stand across the street from
the pub and throw the darts in Thunberg and Nobel Prize Canada is investing in adaptation Okimakanak. It provides funding
through an open window while
allowing for a crosswind and laureate Malala and think, to climate change, to ensure for each Tribal Council to recruit
a waiter passing in front of the
board. Then you earn big bad yeah, there’s hope for the world that families and communities a climate specialist who will
nicknames like “Ear Drummer”
after all? Then you read about remain strong and safe. connect traditional Indigenous

how firefighters in Essex, Sudbury MP Paul Lefebvre, knowledge and Western science

England needed a medivac and Nickel Belt MP Marc on matters related to climate

helicopter, an ambulance and Serré, announced an investment change.

a “lot of heavy equipment” to of $841,000 to Laurentian The project will also involve

rescue three teenage boys stuck University to build climate community engagement the

in an industrial-sized tumble change adaptation capacity sharing of knowledge with First

dryer at a rundown laundromat. among Indigenous communities Nations communities across the

That’s when you say: “Are we in Northern Ontario. country.

there yet? I need to get out of Lefebvre says Indigenous The project is funded through

this basket!” communities, particularly in the Natural Resources Canada’s

Any of the ten books written by North, are having to adapt to Building Regional Adaptation
William Thomas are available
at www.williamthomas.ca unprecedented environmental Capacity and Expertise
Comments: williamjthomas@
gmail.com changes that are increasing in (BRACE) Program, a five-year,

speed and severity. $18 million initiative under

Serre adds through knowledge the Adaptation and Climate

sharing workshops and tools, Resilience pillar of the Pan-

this project will help these Canadian Framework on Clean

Moose communities deal with the Growth and Climate Change.
Corner
impacts of climate change The BRACE Program works
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The project is co-led by Grand exchange that increases the

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Matawa, Nokiiwin, adapt and accelerate their climate

Shibogama, and Keewaytinook resilience.

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Esc La Renaissance Student Presented Continued from front page...
Governor General’s Academic Medal
Lions Keeping Our Christmas
Congratulations to Christen Traditions Alive
Ramsay, a 2020 graduate from
École secondaire catholique Please note the following donation you will get 10% off
La Renaissance (Espanola). changes for donations and your meal or free cup of fringle
Christen is the recipient of the purchasing gifts: fries.
Governor General’s Academic Santa is looking for helpers to
Medal for the year 2019-2020 • Toys can be purchased at the wrap all these gifts! Anyone
academic year! This medal Hart Store in Espanola at the interested, is welcome to join
is awarded to the student check-out area. him on December 17th upstairs
graduating from grade 12 with • Donations will also be at the Espanola Legion starting
the highest average. Christen’s accepted at Giant Tiger as you at 10:00 a.m. However, this
dedication to her studies check out. is where changes need to
as well as her exceptional • Visit the Angel Tree at be made due to Covid. The
knowledge are rewarded. Tanner’s, Your Independent Legion can accommodate 50
Grocer- Pick an Angel, buy a volunteers upstairs. Masks
École Sainte-Anne Students Travel To A gift and bring it back to the store will be mandatory, and each
17th-Century Indigenous Village and place it in the special bin. table will have hand sanitizer
• You can “tip a teller” at the T.D. provided. You must bring your
bank. All monies will be donated own scissors and pens. We
to the Lions. Unfortunately, the encourage people to come out
T.D. Bank can no longer accept and help us wrap, bring someone
gifts this Christmas. in your family or a friend in your
• For all you knitting enthusiasts, bubble. If you are a volunteer
phone 705-869-5798 for pick up. who regularly helps with
• A.B. Ellis and Sacred Heart wrapping and feels apprehensive
schools will go on a shopping during this challenging time,
spree at Giant Tiger with funds please feel free to take this year
that have been raised in the off. We will be happy to have
schools, along with a donation you back next year!
from the Lions. We must find a happy medium
• There will be a Christmas between a healthy respect for
tree upstairs at the Espanola this terrible virus and a healthy
Legion this year, if you would continuation of those traditions
like to drop off a donation of we hold precious. The Espanola
unwrapped toys or knitting. Lions thank the community in
• Toys can also be dropped off advance for its heartwarming
at Wings, Frings and Things generous support this year. “We
across from Circle K. With a toy Serve! “

Espanola PUC Wants To Hear From You

Electricity rates are a priority gone through the process since

for residents and businesses 2012.

alike and to that end, Espanola Elliot adds the survey is part

PUC has developed a survey of the application, so hearing

for public input. from the public is important

Students at École Sainte- explorers. Katie Elliot, the utility’s since it will be shared with the
He adds with this knowledge,
Anne in Spanish recently they built an interactive trail corporate communications OEB.
to represent an Ojibway
traveled through time and community and each student manager says Espanola She adds anyone can take part
built a tipi.
discovered the experiences of De la Riva adds students had Regional Hydro is undertaking in the survey in providing
the opportunity to appreciate
Canada’s first explorers when Indigenous culture and learn its Cost of Service application feedback on a proposed rate
about various aspects of their
they visited 17th-century lives such as sacred teachings, with the Ontario Energy Board. increase.
inventions, food, and customs.
Aboriginal people. She says it is a priority since The survey is available on the

Board communication the application, which usually ERH’s website www.erhydro.

director Paul de la Riva says takes place every five years, com.

in social studies, students in determines what each local For more information on

grades 4, 5, and 6 studied the distribution company can this survey, customers are

Ojibway peoples and the early charge for its distribution rate. encouraged to contact ERH at

She says Espanola has not 705-869-2771.

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Children’s Christmas Craft Club - Calvary Church is hosting a Saturday
afternoon Craft Club for children ages 7 & up from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. November 28,
December 5 & 12. Pre-register at 705-583-2078. Masks are required.
Espanola Public Library Expanded Curbside Pick-Up Service - You can
now call (705-869-2940) and pick-up library materials for Curbside Pick-Up on
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Espanola Seniors Sewing Club - Every Thursday from 11:00 am until 2:00
pm, 799 Queensway, Espanola Drop in Centre. Sale of our handmade sewing,
knitting, quilting, and Xmas items. Come in and browse. Masks mandatory
Free Espanola Community Christmas dinner - will be happening this year as
take out only on Christmas Day at 4:00 pm at the Espanola Legion Please call to
order your hot Christmas dinner. Joan 705-869-1648 or Marlene 705-869-4644.
Elks Christmas Food Hamper – Signup dates, Nov 26-28, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., in
person at the Elks Hall. Delivery Saturday, Dec 19. Radiothon Saturday, Nov 28,
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. For info call 705-869-4302.
Do you have a NOTE for the Community? We invite not-for-profit organizations

to submit information on their upcoming events in writing no later than
Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. 25 Word Limit. E-mail: [email protected]

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TOWNSHIP OF SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS

Phone: (705) 865-2646 Fax: (705) 865-2736
Email: [email protected]
11 Birch Lake Road, Massey, ON, P0P 1P0
Website: www.sables-spanish.ca

PUBLIC MASSEY MEDICAL CLINIC
NOTICE
Due to the increase in cases of COVID-19 in the area, we are taking
The health and safety of community members remains our foremost some extra precautions and a few changes have been implemented.
priority, therefore, it is deemed prudent that the Township of There is now a door bell for the front door and the front door is locked.
Sables-Spanish Rivers shall also take proactive steps to mitigate the Patients will be screened on the phone the day before their appointment
impacts of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases. and are to ring the door bell when they arrive.
Effective Monday, November 16, 2020 access to the Township If you do not have an appointment and are not urgent, please call ahead
Office will be by appointment only. The Municipal Office and as we are not accepting any persons without an appointment. The
Public Works Department will remain operational and you can reach number to call is posted on the door.
us at (705) 865-2646. Building department inquiries can be made by Most appointments are being conducted by phone and we are only
calling 705-865-2181 ext. 231 or by email to doing urgent or essential blood work at this time.
[email protected]. Building permit applications can be If you have any questions please call the clinic at 705-865-2300.
placed in the drop box at the front entrance. Thank you for your patience and understanding at this time.

The Arena will continue to operate under current Covid-19 guidelines PLEASE VISIT THE FACEBOOK GROUP:
and is open to the public. Your safety is our priority so please respect SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS
our policies by wearing a mask while in the facility. Ice rental can be CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS
booked by calling the Arena at 705-865-2519 or emailing
[email protected]

Property Tax and Water payments can be made online through your Well, this year is a Covid Christmas... which has put a damper on our
financial institution’s bill payment service or at your local branch; plans. Will Covid stop Christmas? Not in our communities!!
cheque payments can be accepted through the drop box at the We have decided to do a Toy Drive the old-fashioned way! Santa Claus
municipal office if the account number is included. Payment for is coming to town! In addition to being able to drop gifts off at Home
Building Permits can be made by e-transfer. Please contact the office Hardware and Chutes Confectionery, (keeping covid rules in place
for instructions if you wish to use this service. please), Santa and his Elves will be in town for one day, doing a porch
The Landfill site remains open on Saturday’s from 10:00am – 2:00 pm. pick-up!!
Please continue to follow Public Health’s guidelines of regular Santa needs your help to make sure that even with all the uncertainty,
handwashing and physical distancing. local children and their families receive some Christmas magic! If you
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time and can be a Hometown Hero and help with the toy drive, please let me
will continue to post updates on the situation as they arise. Any know! If you wish to have Santa and his elves do a porch pick up,
questions pertaining to this notice can be directed to please message me with your name and address!
[email protected] or by phone at (705) 865- 2646. Believe in the magic... I know I do! Thank you, Joanne Rheault
(https://www.facebook.com/joanne.rheault.1)

MASSEY & TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY MASSEY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
CHRISTMAS DECORATING EVENT
As of Monday, November 16th the Massey & Township Public
Library will be going back to strictly curbside pickup only until further 2 Classifications: Residential and Commercial
notice. Please contact the Library for more information: Prizes: There will be prizes donated by local businesses for
Massey Branch – 705-865-2641 Residential entries. A trophy and “Bragging Rights” will be awarded
Webbwood Branch – 705-869-4147 to the Commercial winner
How to enter: To enter your house or a neighbour’s house (with their
PARKING BYLAW permission), email your name, address and phone number to :
[email protected] or phone/text the information to
With the winter season soon to be upon us, this is a reminder that 705-507-1749
pursuant to Bylaw 2009-40 no persons shall park a vehicle on any Judging: Entries will be judged the week of December 7th by a panel
municipal road allowance between the hours of 2a.m. and 8a.m., or of judges who will visit each site. The winners will be announced on
during other periods of snowplowing operations, from November 1st December 14th on the Massey Agricultural Society Facebook site.
to March 31st, except for emergency and health care vehicles. An interactive map of all entries will be posted starting December 1st.
Any vehicles interfering with snowplowing operations may be towed The map will be kept current up to the announcement of winners!
at the owner’s expense.

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Around&About November 24, 2020 Page 8 Our Community is in COVID-19 Yellow Level as of
November 16th, 2020

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ˆƒ…‹Ž‹–›Ǥ You can make a difference by: Š‡ •’ƒ‘Žƒ —”•‹‰ ‘‡ Šƒ• †‡…‹†‡† –‘ –ƒ‡ ƒ…–‹‘ ƒ† ”‡•–”‹…– ˜‹•‹–‹‰ –‘ –Š‡ ‘‡
ˆ‘” –Š‡ ‡š– ʹ ™‡‡• •‹…‡ ™‡ Šƒ˜‡ Ž‘…ƒŽ …ƒ•‡• ‘ˆ ǦͳͻǤ ƒ‹Ž‹‡• ™‹ŽŽ „‡ ‘–‹ˆ‹‡†
ȗWashing your hands thoroughly and often ™Š‡ ™‡ ™‹ŽŽ ”‡–—” –‘ ‘—” ’”‡˜‹‘—• ˜‹•‹–‹‰ ’”‘–‘…‘ŽǤ ‹”–—ƒŽ ˜‹•‹–• ƒ”‡ •–‹ŽŽ ƒ˜ƒ‹Žƒ„Ž‡Ǥ
Š‡ ”‡•–”‹…–‹‘• ‹…Ž—†‡ ƒ• „‡Ž‘™ǣ
*Cough or sneeze in your sleeve or a tissue
ͳǤ ‘ ”‡•‹†‡–• ™‹ŽŽ „‡ ƒ„Ž‡ –‘ Ž‡ƒ˜‡ –Š‡ ’”‘’‡”–› —–‹Ž ”‡•–”‹…–‹‘• ƒ”‡ Ž‹ˆ–‡† „› –Š‡
*Keep surfaces clean and disinfected ‹”‡…–‘” ‘ˆ ƒ”‡Ǥ š…‡’–‹‘ ‹• ‰‹˜‡ –‘ ‡†‹…ƒŽ ƒ’’‘‹–‡–•Ǥ

*Stay home if you are sick ʹǤ †‘‘” ˜‹•‹–• ™‹ŽŽ „‡ ”‡•–”‹…–‡† –‘ ••‡–‹ƒŽ ‹•‹–‘”• ‘Ž› ȋʹ ’‡” ”‡•‹†‡–Ȍ

The COVID-19 Assessment Centre continues to operate Monday to Friday 8am-
4pm. Please call 869-1420 x 4500 if you require an appointment for testing.