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A Nutty Gardener I May Be. But Naked? No!

[email protected] After my column about becoming a lunatic, didn’t have to go far, one day he looked up
novice gardener appeared in this space last and there was one peeking at him through a
SALES AND SERVICE OF: • furnaces • fireplaces • boilers month I received several congratulatory knot hole in the fence.
emails along the lines of joining an exclusive I do see both sides of...sorry. I can however
FREE ESTIMATES club of people who love gazing at filthy sympathize with Leslie’s new neighbours.
fingernails and dirty, soil-stained knees. The council’s crackdown...man, this
Steve Donnelly Over 15 years experience locally They encouraged me to replace my dresser is a tough one to write. Look, the local
drawer plantation with a real inground government’s stance had merit, okay?
Singh Dentistry backyard garden. They suggested I add In an unrelated case in Churchwood Walk,
Dr. Maninder Singh peonies and roses and even a bird bath. One Calot, England, Denise Woodage felt she
woman who shall remain shameless, sorry was the victim of her “pervert gardener”
Hours: FOR ALL OF nameless, suggested that like her, I will soon neighbour when she spotted him going
Monday 9-5 YOUR DENTAL NEEDS be snipping and clipping in and around my about his chores wearing only work boots.
Tuesday Closed prize-winning tomatoes...au naturel. In court, she recalled that after viewing his
Wednesday 9-5 State of the art facility And I thought ‘no,’I’m only a nutty gardener, “pale and hairy body” she had to go on anti-
Thursday 9-5 We deal directly with Insurance Companies not a nudie nurseryman. I’m definitely not depressants.
Friday 9-5 Free dental whitening kit with new patient exam Leslie Howard of West Yorkshire, England “It put me off men...and sausages...for life,”
who’s engaged in a bare-assed, sorry, bare- said the horrified Denise. Paul Darlow
91 Tudhope St., Espanola 705-869-1880 knuckles, drop’em down sorry, knock’em was charged after Denise caught him on
down, drag’em out fight for privacy against camera “flashing his bits again.” When the
Always wanted that his local council. Leslie, to put it mildly is a defendant confessed to “touching himself
dDrreeaammGKaitrcahgeen?? naturalist gardener. outdoors” he was convicted by a jury that
For fifty years Leslie preferred his birthday absolutely did not want to be referred to as
Dream Spa Bathroom? suit to overalls as he puttered and basked in “his peers.”
Call us today. the privacy of his high-fenced property. Then Besides six weeks in jail, Paul Darlow was
Bradford Council approved the construction slapped with a sex offence order prohibiting
Financing available of three tall residences behind Leslie’s home him indefinitely from exposing himself in
so that his new neighbours would be able public. Also, he is not allowed anywhere
reFnoovraAtLioLnynoeuerds. https://www.financeit.ca/s/vdiANw to look down into his backyard where he near passion fruit or butt nut.
*Reduced rate for low income seniors likes to work wearing only gloves and a wry Meanwhile, back in Bradford, it appeared
smile. Council also warned the 70-year-old Leslie Howard had the law on his side. In
We’re Back! naked gardener that if the new occupants are the UK nudism in public is legal provided it
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violated, Leslie has got himself a lawyer. He
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Continued from page two... fig leaves which of course not be gardening naked. As Books written by William
would be against the rules. All liberating as that might be, my Thomas are available at
accident to your imagination. of them appear quite relaxed neighbour Mario has a pitchfork www.williamthomas.ca and
Suffice to say, the cruelest cut of and jolly. At least half of them and he has assured me he knows delivered by Canada Post
all would not involve a rose by are thinking about getting their how to use it. No, my butt will Comments: williamjthomas@
any other name. hedge trimmed. never be a bullseye. Thanks for gmail.com
Honestly, I had no idea naked Then there’s Phil Davies of the suggestion.
gardening was so popular in Preston, Lancs who put an ad
Britain. When Ian and Barbara in his local paper offering his Manitoulin Health Centre
Pollard of Malmesbury, services as a naked gardener Receives Generous Donation
Wiltshire let it be known they and now has himself a growing
loved to garden au naturel, they business. Inspired by Jamie PHOTO: L-R: Dennis McGregor, vice chair of the board of directors,
were swamped with requests Oliver, “The Naked Chef” Phil Julia Fedec, executive director, emergency department; Jeff Smith, Smith
from other nudists to come and works starkers in the backyards Family Foundation, Angela Becks, chair of the fundraising committee,
watch. They now hold “open of English women who pay Lynn Foster, CEO, MHC, Paula Fields, vice president clinical services and
days” at their sprawling Abbey him 45 pounds an hour to tend chief nursing officer.
House Gardens estate on which their not-so-secret gardens. Phil
350 visitors show up and then wears safety goggles and gloves
drop their trowel. Demand to as he weeds his way around the
stroll their gardens nude is so property.
high, they now host six “clothes “Some Mums invite friends over
optional” days each season. for coffee so they can watch me
There’s a photo of Ian and pruning,” says ‘Phil The Thrill.’
Barbara sitting around a table in Bit odd that what with Phil
the garden with four nude guests, doing the kind of “Got Junk”
each of them trying desperately handywork that got Paul Darlow
to maintain eye contact. Several six weeks in the slammer.
naked people in the background As much as I love the Brits-
seem to be trying very hard -calm, quirky, kinky--I will
to stay clear of the gorse and
prickly pears. Nobody is picking

Satellite College Sites Remain Open Along-timeestablishedcompany expanded, as it strives to meet its
has provided a generous donation mission of, “contributing to the
Cambrian College is continuing coming on site must be wearing to the Manitoulin Health Centre health and well-being of all who
to offer courses at its satellite a mask and maintain physical in Mindemoya to kick off a come to us in need.”
sites in Espanola and Little distancing, adding walk-ins are campaign for renovations to the Angela Becks, the fundraising
Current. not allowed. emergency department. committee chair for MHC
Communication director Dan Lessard says anyone needing Jeff Smith was on hand for the said, “Please know your gift
Lessard says both satellite sites more information can contact presentation representing the is gratefully acknowledged
are open and operational. the satellite offices for updates. Smith Family Foundation, the and appreciated. The board of
He says most of the services are If anyone has questions, family that owns Manitoulin directors and management at
being offered virtually, but staff contact iSue.ferguson@ Transport. MHC will honour this gift with
will meet with students face- cambriancollege.ca or info@ He turned over a cheque for wise and careful consultations
to-face through pre-booked in- cambriancollege.ca $1-million to the project leaders in the building process. Your
person appointments, twice a Cambrian College satellite to kick off the campaign to raise gift will shine as an example of
week. campuses in Espanola and some $2.5-million. giving to community.”
He says as part of the Little Current continue to offer The total cost of all the Smith adds, “MHC needs
COVID-19 protocols, anyone programming. renovations is estimated around support from friends on and off
$5-million and will include the Island. As an Island based
several new amenities including business, this gift demonstrates
infectious disease and larger our continued commitment to
chemotherapy suites, an extra the Island and our local health
bed in trauma, and a dedicated care centre. Our donation kicks
mental health observation suite. off this fundraising campaign
The Mindemoya site dates back and encourages others to give
to the early 1930s when it served toward the $2.5 million target.”
as a Red Cross outpost. In 1982, The Smith family started
it merged with the hospital Manitoulin Transport, a
located in Little Current. worldwide trucking company
“Let’s Emerg Together” is over 60 years ago, with their
the campaign slogan chosen head office based in Gore Bay.
to champion the Mindemoya MHC, the board of directors and
site emergency department the fundraising committee says
renovation and expansion thank you to the Smith Family
capital campaign project. The Foundation for their continued
emergency department at this interest and investment in the
site needs to be renovated and health of our community.

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OBITUARY

Marcoux – Henry J. of Espanola passed Massicotte – It is with deep sorrow that the
away at the Manitoulin Lodge, Gore Bay on family announced the peaceful passing of
August 27, 2020 at the age of 78. Dear son Theresa Massicotte on Saturday August 29,
of the late Dora Bouffard and Leo 2020 while in her 96th year. The dearly
Marcoux. Dear brother of Susan Morgan, beloved mother of Rose (Hugh), Fran
Shirley Marcoux, Sandra Marcoux, Patsey (Richard), Floride (Paul), Sue (Peter), Miguel
Reese and the late Diane Marcoux, Martha (Debbie), Albert (predeceased) and daughter
Smith and Jean Wilcot. Also, will be sadly in law Brenda. She will be sadly missed and
missed by many friends & relatives. At fondly remembered by 15 grandchildren and
Henry’s request there will be no visitation 20 great grand children and 1 great-great
or service. Cremation with interment of grandchild and extended family and friends.
ashes at a later date. If so desired, donations Special thanks to the staff at Queensway
to the charity of your choice. Arrangements Place for taking such good care of her for
by BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME Ltd, Espanola. many years. A very special thank you to Dr. Perlin for the excellent
professional care she has provided for our mother over the last
In Loving Memory of Lottie Evalena years. Cremation has taken place according to her wishes. A
Nighswander (nee Smith) June 15, 1917 - memorial mass will be at St Jude church at a later date with
August 29, 2020. Lottie passed away interment of ashes in the Espanola Cemetery. Arrangements by
peacefully at the Extendicare Faclonbridge BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME Ltd, Espanola.
in Sudbury on Saturday at the age of 103.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas Marshall It is with heavy hearts that we announce
Nighswander. Daughter of the late William the passing of Bernard Alfred Spry on
and Mary Smith. Loving mother of Mary August 28, 2020. Survived by his partner
(Stewart) Spry and Brenda (Grenville) of over 60 years, Georgina Holmes.
Green. Cherished gramma of Bradley (Lise) Beloved father to Diane Fogal (Norman
Spry, Kelly (Jamie) Proulx, Kimberley Fogal). Cherished grandfather to Pamela
Green and Stephanie (Greg) Thureson. Fogal and Steven Fogal and great
Special great gramma of Kori (Eric), Kodi, grandfather to Jamison McQuarrie and
Lyndsey (Tyler), Soren, Rowen and great great gramma to Aubrey. Merissa McQuarrie. Special cousin and
Doting step great gramma to Jodi (Dawson), Kelsey (Zac), Cody life long friend to Grant Moody. He is also
(Stephanie), Samantha and great great gramma of Logan, Liam, survived by brother Steward Spry (Mary),
Sophie, Paisley and Easton. Predeceased by her 10 siblings and their Lee Spry (Marlene), Carol Love
spouces. Lottie was an independent lady who enjoyed tending to her (predeceased Jack) and predeceased by
flower beds until she was 92 and her vegetable garden until she was 94. brother David Spry. Bernard lived a life full of activity. He loved
She was blessed to be able to drive until the young age of 95 and stay in hunting (especially deer hunting), worked as a barber in Espanola
her own home until she was 97. When Lottie was young she was a for 57 years, and had a passion for horse racing. Visitation will be
private pastry chef for a doctor and his family which was something at the Bourcier Funeral Home on September 1, 2020 from 2-4 PM.
most people wouldn't have got the opportunity to do. She was a Interment on Wednesday September 2 at 11 AM at the Hilly Grove
hardworking homemaker who spent her time farming, gardening, Cemetery. Donations are gratefully appreciated and can be made
canning and caring for her family. She was a lifetime member of the to the auxiliaries of the Manitoulin Health Centre and the
Horticultural Society in Espanola as well as the Women's Institute. Manitoulin Lodge Angel Bus. Arrangements by BOURCIER
Lottie had the gift and talent for quilting and knitting. She was presented FUNERAL HOME Ltd, Espanola.
with a certificate for donating over 150 knitted preemie baby outfits for
the hospital. A private family memorial service to celebrate Lottie's life IN MEMORIAM
will be held at a later date. Donations may be made in Lottie's honour to
the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. In Loving Memory of
Omer Vondette
Champagne – Cecile Irene (nee Gagnon)
1936-2020 of Espanola passed away at the We thought of you today,
Espanola Nursing Home on July 30, 2020 But that is nothing new.
at the age of 84. Dear daughter of the late We thought about you yesterday,
Albert & Marie (nee Paradis) Gagnon. And days before that too.
Beloved wife of the late Laurent We think of you in silence,
Champagne (2015). Loving mother of We often speak your name.
Debbie (husband Blaine Marcoux) of Now all we have are memories,
Espanola, Dan Champagne (wife Sue) of And your picture in this frame.
Rockwood, Diane (husband Todd Trottier) Your memory is our keepsake,
of Russell and Denise Champagne With which we’ll never part.
(husband Andrew Morum) of Orillia. God has you in his keeping,
Cherished grandmother of Kyla Marcoux We have you in our heart.
(Jeff), Kensey Mailloux (Nick), Kurtis Marcoux (Maddy), Ryan
Trottier, Bradley Trottier (Eng) and Andrew Champagne-Morum. From Edena &
Cherished great grandmother of Evie, John Henry and Cora. Dear The Vondette Family
sister of the late Lillian Lapointe, Ernest Gagnon, Wilfred Gagnon,
Raymond Gagnon and Arthur Gagnon. Also, will be sadly missed Around&About September 8, 2020 Page 5
by many friends & relatives. Cremation with a Memorial Service at
the St. Jude R.C.C on September 14th at 11:00 .m. with interment to
follow in the Espanola Cemetery. If so desired, memorial tributes
can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Arrangements by
BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME Ltd, Espanola

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A membership must be purchased prior to September 24th, 2020 See our website:
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be purchased for $3 by calling Debbie at 705-869-0442 ext 21. Or our Facebook page:

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Community Living Espanola, please contact Debbie at
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Kathy Lewis, Chair McCulloch Insurance is looking to hire a

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS Full Time Insurance Broker.

Water Tower Interior Cleaning & Inspection If you are interested please email [email protected] or
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Tower. e work is scheduled to take place on September 15, 2020,
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POSSIBILITÉ D’EMPLOI
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En partenariat avec les services de police de Manitoulin et
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and North Shore, we provide coordinated and initial
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assistance to victims of crime, trauma, and tragic de circonstances tragiques. Ce programme existe depuis
circumstances. This program has been in existence since 1997 et a aidé des centaines de victimes. Ce travail est à la
1997 and has assisted hundreds of victims. The work is both
fois stimulant et enrichissant.
challenging and rewarding.
DIRECTEUR GÉNÉRAL /
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DIRECTRICE GÉNÉRALE

To work out of our Little Current, Ontario, office Pour travailler à partir de notre bureau de
(SUBSTANTIAL AMOUNT OF TRAVEL WITHIN Little Current, en Ontario

ONTARIO REQUIRED) (CE POSTE EXIGE UN NOMBRE IMPORTANT DE
Position Requirements: DÉPLACEMENTS À L’INTÉRIEUR
• Educational background in the field of Social DE LA PROVINCE DE L’ONTARIO)

Sciences / Social Work Exigences du poste :
• Sound knowledge of the justice system, victims and • Formation dans le domaine des sciences sociales et du

victim issues travail social
• Demonstrated experience/education as a crisis • Solide connaissance du système de justice, des victimes

intervention worker et des questions qui les concernent
• Knowledge and experience with budgeting and QuickBooks • Expérience/formation démontrée en tant que travailleur
• Good oral and written communications skills, and the
d’intervention en cas de crise
ability to present information to large and small groups in • Connaissance et expérience de la gestion budgétaire et
accordance with the principles of adult education
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain QuickBooks
good working relationships with police services, • Bonnes compétences en communication orale et écrite, et
volunteers, and a broad range of social service providers
• High level of commitment and energy to oversee a capacité de présenter de l’information à de grands et de petits
complex and demanding program groupes conformément aux principes de l’éducation des adultes
• Supervisory ability or experience • Solides compétences interpersonnelles et capacité de maintenir
• Criminal Records Check de bonnes relations de travail avec les services de police, les
• Valid Driver's Licence bénévoles et plusieurs fournisseurs de services sociaux
• Access to a vehicle • Haut niveau d’engagement et d’énergie pour superviser
• Flexible hours – willing to work some evenings and weekends un programme complexe et exigeant
Primary Functions: • Capacité ou expérience en supervision
• Victim Services Program Development and Training • Vérification de casier judiciaire
• Coordination with MAG, Police, Public and Community • Permis de conduire valide
• Organizational Activities including Ministry Reports and • Accès à un véhicule
Budgets • Horaire flexible – disposé à travailler certains soirs et fins
• Supervising full-time and part-time staff de semaine
DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS Friday, September Fonctions principales :
11, 2020, AT 4:00 PM • Élaboration et formation de programmes de services aux victimes
Please submit resume, reference contact information with • Coordination avec le ministère du Procureur général, la
police, le public et la collectivité
completed Criminal Reference Check to: • Activités organisationnelles, y compris les rapports
Victim Services Hiring Committee ministériels et les budgets
BOX 702 • Supervision du personnel à temps plein et à temps partiel
Little Current, ON LA DATE LIMITE POUR POSTULER est le vendredi 11
P0P 1K0 septembre 2020, à 16 h.
Veuillez envoyer votre curriculum vitæ, les coordonnées de
Or can be emailed to Elly Charette [email protected] vos références et la vérification de casier judiciaire dûment

PaperWorks, 85 Centre Street, 705-869-6883 remplie à l’adresse suivante :
Comité d’embauche des Services aux victimes

C. P. 702
Little Current (Ontario)

P0P 1K0
Un courriel peut également être envoyé à Elly Charrette à

[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

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING Employment Opportunities
Concerning Application for Consent
PART-TIME PARKS & RECREATION OPERATOR
TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers will This is a seasonal, part-time position encompassing 24-30 hours per week. The
hold a public meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 6:00 p.m., at the days of work may vary from week to week depending on facility scheduling.
Massey and District Community Centre & Arena, 455 Government Road, The successful candidate will possess excellent organizational and leadership
Massey in order to consider a proposed application for Consent under Section 53 ability, knowledge of equipment, vehicles and materials used in the recreation
of the Planning Act, RSO 1990 as amended. area. Skills in ice-making, refrigeration and other mechanical maintenance for
Consent File No. C-20-07 municipal recreational facilities will be considered an asset. A criminal records
The purpose of this consent application is to provide for a new lot in the Rural zone. check/vulnerable sector check is required from the successful candidate.
The effect will sever a residential lot from farm land. The property is described as CASUAL PUBLIC WORKS OPERATOR/LABOURER
May Township, Concession 4, Lot 8, Parcel 5199, at 76 Thaxter Road. • Must possess a valid DZ licence
The lands subject of this application is not subject of any other Planning Act application. • Must have equipment operating experience
TAKE NOTICE that if you wish to be notified of the decision of the Township of • Must be willing to work on an as-needed basis, including accepting
Sables-Spanish Rivers on the proposed application, you must make a written request
to the Clerk of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers. To appeal the decision to the call-outs as dictated by road conditions and weather,
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, send an appeal form to the Clerk of the Township • Must be willing to submit a criminal records check
of Sables-Spanish Rivers outlining the reasons for the appeal. You must enclose the • Road testing will be included in the interview process
applicable appeal fee for each application appealed, paid by cheque, made payable The following will be considered an asset: AZ licence, Secondary School
to the Ontario Minister of Finance. diploma or equivalency, Common Core Surface Miner training, snowplowing
If a person or public body would otherwise have an ability to appeal the decision experience.
of the Council of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers to the Local Planning As this is a Casual position on an on-call basis there will be no guarantee of
Appeal Tribunal but the person or public body does not make oral submissions hours.
at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Applications shall be accepted by the undersigned until 12:00 p.m.,
Sables-Spanish Rivers before the bylaw is passed, the person or public body is Monday, September 21, 2020. E-mail and faxed resumes accepted.
not entitled to appeal the decision. Kim Sloss, Clerk-Administrator
If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting, We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those applicants selected for an
or make written submissions to the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers before interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and
the decision is made, the person or public body may not be added as a party to Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered is collected pursuant to the Municipal
the hearing of an appeal before the Tribunal, unless in the opinion of the Act and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection.
Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so. The Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers welcomes and encourages applications from
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding this application is available at the people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking
municipal office at 11 Birch Lake Road, Massey, during regular office hours. part in all aspects of the selection process.

Public Participation in this Public Meeting will be conducted by electronic HYDRANT FLUSHING - MASSEY
means. To attend remotely call 705-865-2646 for details and instructions. If
you do not wish to provide input but would like to hear the audio recording, Massey residents, please be advised that the Public Works Department will be
listen online on www.sables-spanish.ca (YouTube) flushing hydrants starting on September 14th and continuing through to
September 25th, 2020 as weather permits.
Dated this 8th day of September, 2020 Flushing may cause temporary discolouration of water or loss of pressure.
Kim Sloss, Clerk-Administrator Before using, please run your tap until the water is clear and refrain from doing
laundry while flushing is occurring in your area. We apologize for the
CLEAN-UP DAYS inconvenience that this may cause.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Public Works
Tipping fees at the Tennyson Landfill Site will be waived for all residential Department at 705-865-2646 or 705-865-2358.
household waste on Friday, September 25th and Saturday, September 26th,
PROPERTY TAX BILLS
2020 from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Tipping fees will still apply for commercial or construction and building Tax bills are due September 30th. If you have not received a tax bill, please
contact the Township Office to confirm your mailing address to avoid
materials (ie. shingles, siding, drywall, used lumber) misdirected mail. We would also like to remind you that we offer payment
Please ensure all loads are properly secured and covered to prevent debris through online banking, pre-authorized debit as well as e-billing. If you wish to
from blowing out of your vehicle or trailer! receive more information on any of these options, please give us a call!

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY WATER BILLS

Saturday, September 26, 2020 -- 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Water bills were sent out at the beginning of July and are due by September 30th.
Espanola Public Works Yard – 596 Second Avenue, Espanola To help manage your account, we offer monthly and quarterly preauthorized
Once again we will be partnering with the Town of Espanola in holding a payments. You also have the option to make payments using online banking. If
Household Hazardous Waste Day. you have questions regarding these forms of payment, please contact the
On our own the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers cannot provide this service within municipal office.
our municipality as we do not hold a certificate of approval from the Ministry of
Environment to accept hazardous waste. We thank Espanola for hosting this event to
provide the service for our residents. Please watch for flyers for more information.
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