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Published by Around&About, 2020-06-02 09:23:38

Around & About June 2-2020 Issue 22, Vol.24

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Massey-Walford Horticultural Society - Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, 6.29/e
the Massey-Walford Horticultural Society will have to POSTPONE their annual PLUS TAX
plant/bulb sale, August Flower Show, and their monthly -held meetings. Until
then.... “Be Safe, and Happy Gardening.” 1 X 12 X 6
Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank - now accepting monetary donations by ROUGH SPRUCE
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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

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to play a doctor on TV and Ontario opening dumpster that hasn’t been emptied in more
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using the neighbourhood driveways and COVID-19 sniffer dogs and the benefits
Steve Donnelly Over 15 years experience locally backyards as toilets--you would be right in would be enormous. One dog at the
thinking that this whole damn COVID-19 entrance to an airport or meat-packing plant
Singh Dentistry pandemic has gone to the bloody dogs. or an office tower could screen hundreds of
Dr. Maninder Singh Well, let’s hope it does. people in one hour. One at every gate of a
Right now ten dogs are being trained at the sports stadium could see the safe return of
Hours: FOR ALL OF University of Pennsylvania to sniff out the fans to the stands.
Monday 9-5 YOUR DENTAL NEEDS deadly COVID-19. In the past, all viruses As the person being sniffed, your fondest
Tuesday Closed have been revealed to possess an odour but wish is to be ignored. That’s the pass. But
Wednesday 9-5 State of the art facility scientists are not sure about this one. This when Sparky stops, freezes and stares at
Thursday 9-5 We deal directly with Insurance Companies ghost-like coronavirus is so evil it could you--you’re not going to see the ball game.
Free dental whitening kit with new patient exam carry the smell of a thin-crust pepperoni You’re going home by ambulance to annoy
Friday 9-5 pizza just to throw off the dogs. your spouse for fourteen days straight.
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DreDamreSampaKBitacthherno?om? smell of the virus itself from samples of that package or luggage. A bomb-sniffing dog
person’s urine and saliva. will run under the nearest table, crouch and
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COVID-19 program will not succeed I doubt that a dog has millions more truth-
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Construction Underway On
Tim Hortons In Little Current

Authorized builder MODULAR Construction has begun on create between 25 to 35 new
the new Tim Hortons in Little jobs and will feature a sit-
Rene Lefebvre Carpentry Current, which will be the down area and drive-thru.
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705-865-3262 [email protected] the Islands council approved opening will depend on
the site plan in November. COVID-19 restrictions in
Continued from page two... The new outlet is expected to place at the time.

on the coronavirus and in fact unison. Just then Veracity starts Espanola Yard Waste Depot Reopened
may cause heart problems to snarl and growl as Laura On A Trial Basis
in overweight people like Ingraham of Fox News walks
yourself.” into the room. Secret service Illegal dumping and abuse site has been reopened on a
President: “Well first of all agents restrain Veracity until led to the Town of Espanola trial basis.
the experts did a bad study. It Sean Hannity also enters the closing down the yard waste He says dumping prohibited
was false. Experts are terrible room and the dog breaks loose depot a couple of weeks ago materials such as construction
people.” Veracity sitting at the and attacks the Fox News TV but has now been reopened. waste and garbage is not
President’s feet shakes his head host who claimed COVID-19 Public Works Manager Joel permitted.
slowly, side to side. was a hoax. The truth-seeking Yusko says the town realizes Only yard waste and small
President: “And secondly, I’m dog is now frothing at the the service is needed so the branches are allowed, he
not overweight. My personal mouth. emphasizes, and COVID-19
physician claims I weigh 243 Trump appears to be enjoying protocols have to be followed.
pounds.” Veracity shakes head, the whole reality chaos until Yusko adds those protocols
a little more vigorously. Dr. Anthony Fauci, rushes to including only five visitors at
President: “Yes, you funny- the stage, jabs the president in a time, maintaining physical
looking loser from the New the groin and says; “cough.” distancing and following any
York Post.” Taking her cue, Dr. Deborah directives posted at the site.
Reporter: “With no evidence Birx kicks Vice-President He says the site will be
whatsoever, you just Mike Pence in the shin and two monitored to ensure the rules
accused former Republican scientists and a lie-sniffing dog are being followed.
congressman Joe Scarborough leave the room with dignity.
of murdering his then assistant “Wolf Blitzer here with Reconstruction Of A Portion
Lori Klausutis.” Veracity shakes Breaking News. Just minutes Of Highway 6 Underway
his head so forcefully his collar ago, two doctors and a dog
flies off. were spotted doing the Cha-
President: “Well it was either cha on the White House lawn.
Joe or Obama. Take your pick. Meanwhile President Trump
Yes, you disabled creep from is championing the drug
the New York Times.” hydroxychloroquine as a cure
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F Stor
Frozen
Trout Fillets The reconstruction of a portion She says the only other major

Mon- Thurs 7 am -1:30pm of Highway 6 at the south end capital project the town was
Behind the Beer Store in Little Current
of Espanola is underway. hoping to see begin is, the
705-368-3755
Town CAO Cynthia Townsend reconstruction of the major

says the portion of the highway water main for the town’s

between McCulloch Drive water plant.

and McDonald’s has been However, the funding

approved for reconstruction. approvals have not come

Townsend says the project is from the Ontario or federal

likely to carry on through the government, so it is a wait and

summer months. see situation.

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OBITUARY

Ward – Carmen of Massey passed away at In loving memory of
his home on May 21, 2020 at the age of 79. Victor Clare Muncaster
Dear son of the late Jack & Violet (nee
Flood) Ward. Beloved husband of Mai (nee
Tessier). Loving father of Janet Andrews
(Peter) of Massey, Glen Ward of Massey and
Tina Ward of Chelmsford. Cherished
grandfather of Krista Heikkila. Also, will be
sadly missed by many friends & relatives.
Cremation with interment of ashes at a later
date. Arrangements by BOURCIER
FUNERAL HOME Ltd, Espanola.

Rousseau – Rejan of Massey passed away August 25, 1937 to May 22, 2020. In His 83rdYear
at his home on May 20, 2020 at the age of
60. Dear son of the late Alfred & Laurette Beloved husband of 55 years to Bonnie Muncaster (Cain), caring
(nee Jodouin) Rousseau. Beloved partner father to Kevin (Rayann) of Webbwood, and Krista Madahbee
of Barbara Tacey. Loving father of (Rodney) of Little Current. Cherished Grampa to Mackenzie
Mackenzie Odenback (Christopher) of (Stephanie) of Hamilton, Mason (Shannon) and Jaymie-Lynne (Tom)
Walford, Melanie Rousseau (Talbot) of all of Espanola. Beloved Poppa to Brett of Espanola, Jesse (Cole) and
Spanish, Rejan Jr. Rousseau (Renee) of Michael (Madison) of Little Current.
Massey and Sarah Tracey of Massey. Clare was the eldest son of JV (Victor) and Audrey Muncaster and
Cherished grandfather of Cloey Mylee, grew up in Sault Ste. Marie. Brother to David (Elaine) and Janice
Audrey, Mathis, Carter, Olivia and Logan. (Grant Jones) of Sault Ste. Marie. Special Brother in-law to Mary
Dear brother of Aime Rousseau (Pauline) Stevens (Harvey) of Hilton Beach, Colleen Paat (Jimmy) of Bar River,
of Spanish, Colette Jodouin of Elliot Lake, and Joanne Cain of Sault Ste. Marie.
Aline Proulx (Alain) of Iron Bridge, Anette Gaudreau (Julien) of Clare and Bonnie came to Espanola in 1965 to purchase the local
Spanish, Lea Beckerton (late Michael) of Spanish and Carol Canadian Tire store. It was to be a temporary move after working in
Rousseau (Gerry) of Spanish. Also, will be sadly missed by many the family CTC store in Sault Ste. Marie for many years. As plans often
friends& relatives. Cremation with a Celebration of Life at a later go, things changed and 29 years later Clare retired from CTC in 1994 to
date with interment in the Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Spanish. enjoy time at his favourite place, his cottage at White sh Falls. Over
Arrangements by BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME Ltd, Espanola. the years he was an active member of the Lions Club, enjoyed blooper
ball, golf and shing. The highlight of his early retirement years was
IN MEMORIAM Thursday shing night with the crew at Red Deer Village. Many fun
evenings were spent with Sheldon Brouse, Grant Mo att, Glenn
In Loving Your life was love and labour Newton, Stan Pawlowski, Harvey Dodge, Kelly Orr, Jim Wilkin, Kenny
Memory of Your love for your family true. McNally, Wayne Craig, John Perfetto and Eric Bukowicki to name a
You did your best for all of us few.
Gladys Martha We will always cherish you. Those who knew Clare and those who were employed at the store
Rose Cormier We sat beside your bedside over the years knew him to be a kind and easy going man, always
Our hearts were crushed and sore, interested to chat and listen to a story. He will be sadly missed by
We did our best to the end, family and friends, and his grand dog Hazel.

Til we could do no more. The family has requested that donations be made to
In tears we watched you failing the White sh Falls Community Centre, as the village
was Clare’s favourite place and considered home.
We watched you fade away There will be no visitation or service at this time due to the
Our hearts were truly breaking current Covid 19 situation and Clare’s wishes. A celebration
But we know you couldn’t stay. of life will be organized in his honour at a later date.

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Local Scouts Host Rendezvous 2020 Virtual Style

the theme of this year’s event, home and host a medieval

and included carving knights, feast for their families.

making castles and designing Haarmeyer says the weekend

shields among others. was capped off with medieval-

He adds members were also themed movies and a virtual

encouraged to camp out at fire sharing circle.

Scouts, Guides and leaders participants from across the Reconnect
from across Northern Ontario North, had been originally with the land
participated in Rendezvous planned to be held at Porquis
2020 this past weekend. Junction near Iroquois Falls, Coping with COVID-19:
Espanola troop leader, Rob but was turned into a virtual Connecting matters for mental health.
Haarmeyer, says around 55 gathering to meet COVID-19
people took part in the May restrictions. @PublicHealthSD
long weekend event, utilizing He says the weekend included
various Zoom ‘meetings’ all sorts of medieval activities,
online to take part.
He says the annual event,
which usually draws

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