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Espanola & Area dissociate itself from all the deadly illnesses with “Oh, I see you’re still alive.”
Business 770055--856833--33303420 it’s open-pit mining caused. The people of That first pathetic pity party was such a huge
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Sales & Service In Haight, California, Haight Elementary musical band called “Trauma Group” was

Singh Dentistry School just changed its name to Love formed. (Apparently the name “Deadbeat
Elementary. Haight was pretty pessimistic Downcast Bastards” was already taken.)
Dr. Maninder Singh until it was rescued by Love. Now, after some excellent networking

Hours: FOR ALL OF But neither Asbestos or Haight can hold a by the Puolanka Pessimist Association,
Monday 9-5 YOUR DENTAL NEEDS candle, likely a damp and unlit candle, to officially the most negative place on the
Tuesday Closed Puolanka, Finland. Even residents of this planet is hosting music festivals and attitude
Wednesday 9-5 State of the art facility small town in the middle of the country conferences. Emboldened, they hired
Thursday 9-5 We deal directly with Insurance Companies
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91 Tudhope St., Espanola 705-869-1880 agreed it was just a down-trodden, lousy Tommi Rajala as the Executive Director of

place to live where nothing ever went right. the PPA to market the town internationally.
The people became jealous of other nearby No advertising campaign necessary, he
towns that were hosting successful social just had to highlight Puolanka’s pathetic
and tourist events drawing visitors and their position in the world. And man, did he do
money. Joy in Puolanka had become that a great job! In short order he took the town
warm, fuzzy feeling a local got after not to new heights of despondency. His online
Tune into Local Channel 10 or come on out to being hit by a car. video “On A Tour Of Puolanka” featuring
the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex. “Nothing works out in Puolanka. Not even very dark humour got a half a million

pessimism. What’s the use?” lamented hits. They even have an online retail shop
one long-time resident. And thus was born where they sell pessimistic souvenirs like
Puolanka’s sad community theme as well “Grumpy Old Man” and “Difficult Hag.”
as its exceptionally bright future. Black humour products are flying out the
The roadside sign a few kilometers before window which in Puolanka is all fogged up
SPACES AVAILABLE ESPACES DISPONIBLES Puolanka used to read: “Soon Puolanka. and cracked.
Sacred Heart Daycare Garderie Saint-Joseph You’ve still got time to turn around.” A Then the town got into the matchmaking
sign closer to the town read: “Puolanka. business because Puolanka has way more
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dDrreeaammGKaitrcahgeen?? 2,600 depressed people reads: “Puolanka: original theme “Nothing works out in
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visitors. Hell, they didn’t even offer the meditation of serious pessimism. Mayor
much to its residents. Then the people Harri Peltora believes that the population
of Puolanka organized an “Evening of of Puolanka could double due to its new
Pessimism” so they could at least feel sorry and optimistic take on being chronically
for themselves. Instead of an entry fee for negative. Yes, Puolanka, Finland is on the
[email protected] the event, participants had to pay an exit top of the world which in and of itself has
fee. And instead of normal salutations like: become a very depressing place.
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first-round West Division Thunderbirds, with those
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No. 4 seeded Soo Eagles and Division match-ups, being
Continued from page two... the No. 5 Espanola Express. announced by the league once
This best-of-three affair will they are finalized.
The other thriving towns around the highlight of his life. commence Wednesday, March All NOJHL postseason
Puolanka occasionally entertain Zippy Chippy, the horse who 4 with a 7 p.m. start at Pullar contests will be streamed
big community enhancement lost 100 races and the subject Stadium in Sault Ste. Marie, online live and on demand via
dreams that fail, leaving the of my last book, is today so Mich. HockeyTV.com.
townsfolk disillusioned. While popular and selling so many Game No. 2 is slated for
in Puolanka, when the creative personalized souvenirs, he’s Friday, March 6 at the Regional NOJHL Playoffs
pessimists come up with yet now helping to support 22 Recreation Complex in Espanola
another hairbrain scheme other thoroughbreds on that with the opening face-off in that Series A
that falls flat on its face--the retirement farm...and they did one slated for 7:30 p.m. West Division play-in series
residents are ecstatic. And then win races. Should the series go the distance, No. 4 Soo Eagles vs. No. 5
very quickly...depressed again. Either the world is easing into a third and deciding game will Espanola Express
Folks, there’s something the Age of the Underdog or be held Saturday, March 7 back Best-of-three series
strange and uplifting going on people are finally shedding in the Soo at 7 p.m. Game 1: Wednesday, March
here. According to the 2019 the guilt of not being able Awaiting the winner of this 4 @ Sault Ste. Marie 7 p.m.
Happiness Report, Finland was to live up to the unrealistic match-up will be the the (Pullar Stadium)
listed as the happiest country in images American corporations Rayside-Balfour Canadians in Game 2: Friday, March 6 @
the world, well above Denmark, and their ad campaigns have Espanola 7:30 p.m. (Regional
Norway and Iceland. Why? created in order to sell their Rec. Complex)
Very low expectations. Finland products. Are we starting to feel Game 3*: Saturday, March
is definitely not buying those contentment or perhaps even 7 @ Sault Ste. Marie 7 p.m.
glitz and glam marketing pride in who we really are? (Pullar Stadium)
schemes of North American life Note to guys drinking the *- if necessary
styles where kids are depressed kool-aid of TV advertising:
because they’re not famous and you can buy a basement full of
adults are obsessed with their that brand of beer and you’re
weight. still not going to get the girl in
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GENERAL CONTRACTING CLEANING SERVICES École Catholique La Renaissance:
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Darren Walker Julie Ann
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• COTTAGE OPENING • DRYWALL / MUDDING • HOUSEKEEPING several years. By
• ELECTRICAL • PLUMBING • PAINTING • WINDOW CLEANING choosing the name
• TILE WORK • CUSTOM BATHROOMS • GARDEN MAINTENANCE La Renaissance,
we underline
705-923-2882 [email protected] the desire of our
students, parents
Supporting Students In Their Transition and staff to see our
From Grade 8 To High School new school serve as
a place of gathering
As in past years, École their participation in several for Espanola’s
fun learning activities and Francophone
secondaire catholique creative projects, elementary community.”
students learn how to prepare The new school –
Jeunesse-Nord (Blind River) themselves properly for grade École catholique La Renaissance
9. In addition, students will - will be located on the former
is offering the GLS1O familiarize themselves with site of Sacred Heart School
École secondaire catholique and former St-Louis de France
(Learning Strategies for High Jeunesse-Nord classrooms Catholic Church. It will welcome
and become familiar with the students from École Saint-
School Success) course to courses and activities offered “In choosing this name, Joseph and École secondaire
in high school. our school community has catholique Franco-Ouest in Fall
grade 8 students at École acknowledged the importance 2020. The new building will also
of its French-language Catholic house Sacred Heart Catholic
Saint-Joseph. This course, roots,” declared CSC Nouvelon Elementary School which is
Chair Mr. André Bidal. “Seeing operated by the Huron-Superior
offered in the evening from the establishment of this school Catholic District School Board.
is a dream that is finally coming The Conseil scolaire catholique
February until May, allows to fruition for Francophone Nouvelon offers a French-
students and parents as it will language Catholic Educational
students to prepare well for ensure that the Francophone Program that is widely
and Catholic culture can thrive recognized for its excellence.
the transition from grade 8 to and be passed on to future The CSC Nouvelon provides
generations.” a quality learning environment
secondary school. Through “The construction of our and academic program that
new school is seen as being runs from early childhood to
EHS Features New Mural Featuring a key element in the renewal adult education, with some
“Water Is Life” of Espanola’s Francophone 6,700 students enrolled in 27
community,” explained CSC elementary and 10 secondary
An established First Nation Cywink says his latest work has Nouvelon Director of Education schools.
artist has painted another just been completed at Espanola Mr. Paul Henry. “Our new school
mural at a local school with High School featuring the will benefit from the reputation
the support of the Ontario Arts Seven Grandfather Teachings of excellence and the dynamism
Council. with the theme ‘Water is Life’. of our French-language Catholic
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No More Fibre Arts Festival In Espanola Nicky Lamothe - PUBLISHER

STAFF
Andrew Vondette - Office Sales-Graphic Design Advertising Manager
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key members, a lack 705-869-6883 Bill Leeney - Graphic Design
of volunteers and other Vickie Trahan - Bookkeeping
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there will be no festival Around&About is printed locally by OJ Graphix INC. Jaymie Muncaster - Proof Reading
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Supported by the Ontario PJ Baskey - Office Sales/Production
Arts Council, the five-
day festival featuring Distribution by Around & About
fibre artisans from across The advertiser agrees that the Publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond
Canada, the U.S. and overseas the amount paid for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred.
including Africa and the There shall be no liability for non insertion of any advertisement.The publisher reserves the right to edit,revise,classify or reject an advertisement.
Ukraine ran in conjunction Ad space must be reserved Wednesday to be placed in the following week’s issue. Copyright and/or property rights
with the annual Pumpkin subsist in all advertisements and in all other materials appearing in this edition of Around & About. Permission to
Festival in October. produce wholly, or in part, any part in any form whatsoever, particularly by photographic or offset process in
Pilon adds a small group of publications must be obtained in writing. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.
fibre enthusiasts will continue
It attracted hundreds of visitors to meet and there may be some Moose
and artisans from around the small workshops available in Corner
globe, but a lack of volunteers the future.
is one of the reasons the The Moose 99.3 FM CJJM - Espanola is proud to support local
Espanola Fibre Arts Festival charities and organizations. If you have an event you want to
has been cancelled.
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weekly tip for living a greener
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reduce your carbon footprint with a sweet, creamy filling
and change the world. usually containing ricotta
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This week’s tip is a recipe for agree that the filling is the
an all-natural floor cleaner! best part of the dessert. This recipe allows you to indulge
in just the filling. My friend made this dip last weekend,
A few years ago, I filled a bucket full of hot water and Pine- and we couldn’t get enough of it. I promise you; you can’t
Sol and mopped my floors. Later that evening, I watched go wrong bringing this to a party or serving it at your next
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moment I decided I needed to start using something that was • 8 oz cream cheese
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• 2/3 cup mini chocolate chips
To a 24 oz (or larger) bottle, add:
- 2 cups of filtered water Place the ricotta, cream cheese, and powdered sugar into
- 1 cup unscented liquid Castile soap a mixing bowl. Beat the mixture with an electric mixer on
- 50 drops of lemon essential oil and 30 drops of another oil medium-high speed until smooth. (3-5 minutes.) Add the
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Before proceeding, taste the dip. If you would like the
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Email: [email protected]
11 Birch Lake Road, Massey, ON, P0P 1P0
Website: www.sables-spanish.ca

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
AMENDMENT TO A ZONING BYLAW OPPORTUNITIES

{Planning Act Section 34(13)} Applications for summer student employment are being accepted for
the Public Works Department. Employment is conditional upon
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township approval of grant funding.
of Sables-Spanish Rivers will hold a public meeting in order to consider Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw 2010-51. The public • returning to school on a full-time basis during the next academic year
meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at 11 Birch Lake Road, Massey, Ontario. (must provide proof of registration)
File No. ZBA20-01 • is a student in a secondary, post secondary, vocational or technical
Purpose and Effect: The purpose of the amendment would allow for an
accessory building to exceed the 6m maximum building height as well as program; priority is given to students in post secondary education
allow for a reduced setback of the interior side yard in the Resource • drivers’ licence with clean drivers’ abstract is required
Recreation zone. The property is legally described as Harrow Township, • is legally entitled to work in Canada
Parcel 14898, Concession 3, Lot 10; Part 2 of Plan 53R11494. The Resumes will be received until 12:00 p.m., Friday, April 24, 2020
application is deemed to be complete for the purposes of Section 34 Kim Sloss, Clerk-Administrator
(10.1) of the Planning Act. The land subject of this application is not
subject of any other application under the Planning Act. REDUCED LOADS
TAKE NOTICE that if you wish to be notified of the decision of the
Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers on the proposed application, you Please note that pursuant to Bylaw 2013-22 the reduced load period on
must make a written request to the Clerk of the Township of municipal roads is in effect from March 1st to June 15th of each year,
Sables-Spanish Rivers. while appropriate signage is erected.
To appeal the decision to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, send an Only satisfactory road conditions will decide if the load restriction shall
appeal form to the Clerk of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers be removed prior to June 15th, as determined by Public Works.
outlining the reasons for the appeal. You must enclose the appeal fee
of $300.00 for each application appealed, paid by cheque, made PROPERTY TAX & WATER BILLS
payable to the Ontario Minister of Finance.
If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the Tax bills were due February 28th, 2020. Water bills were sent out at the
decision of the Council of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers to the beginning of January and are due by March 31st. We would like to
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not remind you that we offer payment through online banking,
make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written pre-authorized debit as well as e-billing. If you wish to receive more
submissions to the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers before the bylaw information on any of these options, please give us a call!
is passed, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the
decision. MASSEY WINTER CARNIVAL
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public MARCH MADNESS
meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of
Sables-Spanish Rivers before the decision is made, the person or public The Winter Carnival will be held at the Massey & District Community
body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Centre & Arena from March 20 – 22, 2020. Loads of family fun
Tribunal, unless in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable activities are being planned including a dance Saturday evening with
grounds to do so. the theme “Glow Party”! Come out and get your glow on!!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding these applications is Opening ceremonies will be at 6:00 pm, Friday, March 20th at the Arena.
available at the municipal office at 11 Birch Lake Road, Massey, Watch for brochures and posters with event times!
Ontario P0P1P0 during regular office hours.
Dated this 3rd day of March, 2020 ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH BEAN SUPPER
Kim Sloss, Clerk-Administrator
Come out and support the Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday, March 8,
MASSEY-WALFORD FOOD BANK 2020 from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm.
FOOD DRIVE Menu items include Ham, scalloped potatoes, salads, sauerkraut &
sausage, bean, pies and other desserts!
The Sables-Spanish Rivers Firefighters will be doing a “Food Drive” Adults $15.00 each; Children 12 and under $7.00
on April 7, 2020 from 6 pm – 8 pm.
The Massey Library will continue to accept items for our food pantry at THE MARKETPLACE 2020
any time throughout the year. CALL FOR VENDORS!!
Thank you to the Sables-Spanish Rivers Firefighters and our
communities for their continued support. Looking to sell your produce, produce by-products, arts, crafts, etc.?
Sincerely, Contact Amanda for more information! Phone: 705-865-2646 Email:
Food Bank Volunteers [email protected]
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