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annual Snowarama this year will take a our community for all the
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Easter Seals.
Carmen Bazinet, the regional these hard times.
administrator for Easter Seals says
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[email protected] Could America’s Far-Right Attack On Democracy Spread
North? Sorry, It’s Already Here!

SALES AND SERVICE OF: • furnaces • fireplaces • boilers Watching the vicious insurgency by a ragtag if you think such a vile assault on democracy
army of angry fools despoiling Washington’s cannot happen here in Canada — you haven’t
FREE ESTIMATES seat of democracy was the most frightening been paying attention.
television footage I have ever watched. Candice Bergen, the Deputy Leader of
Steve Donnelly Over 15 years experience locally My heart went out to 78 million Americans the Conservative party, was recently
who just voted for President Joe Biden in a photographed wearing Trump’s trademark
Singh Dentistry free and fair election that President Trump “Make America Great Again” hat. A joke?
Dr. Maninder Singh convinced millions of his supporters was She now claims it was. Conservative Leader
fixed… because of course, he lost it. Erin O’Toole’s new slogan is: “Take Back
Hours: FOR ALL OF There they were — out from under their Canada!” Sound like “Make America Great
Monday 9-5 YOUR DENTAL NEEDS rust-belt rocks wearing Viking horns and Again?” It does to me.
Tuesday Closed droopy beards, unmasked and frothing at Take Canada back from what… seventy-five
Wednesday 9-5 State of the art facility the mouth as they beat retreating police years of peace and prosperity? Take back
Thursday 9-5 We deal directly with Insurance Companies with American flags - this loud and proud Canada from a leader who has a 74% approval
Free dental whitening kit with new patient exam battalion of deplorables. America’s best- rating on his handling of the pandemic? Take
Friday 9-5 known terrorist groups were front and centre Canada back from being voted “the best
armed with Confederate flags, lynch mob country in the world” in which to live in when
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Advertise here for as Boys were there, alongside the Oath Keepers “Unless You’re Indigenous” would have been
little as $27 per week and the Three Percenters whose name I like more accurate.)
to think stems from the average number of The massacre at the mosque which left six
Call 705-869-6883 for details questions Trump got right on that standard Muslims dead and 19 wounded did not
cognitive test he said he “aced.” happen south of the border but in a suburb of
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AlwdraeyasmwGaanrtaegdet?hat back to reality. neo-Nazis In Canada. Alt-right rallies are held
DreDamreSampaKBitacthherno?om? In a ‘where were you when Kennedy was here every week in this country and these hate
shot’ moment the Capitol Insurrection on groups whose favourite targets are Muslims
FinCaanlcliunsg taovdaailya.ble January 6, 2021, is a day that will live in and Jews are now forming coalitions. Violent
American infamy thereby dropping the attack hate crimes in Canada were up by 60%
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expect your president to protect you. The Three Percenters, front and centre in the
CANCELLED In a world where populist governments in siege on Washington, have chapters inAlberta
Brazil, Poland, Hungary and Turkey are and Ontario. Corey Hurren, the Canadian
Until further notice. striking down human rights and personal Forces reservist and QAnon devotee, is
freedoms in order to establish dictatorships,
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Continued from page two... OBITUARY

under arrest after driving from entrenched in the minds of his Ransom – Cole John of Sudbury
Winnipeg to Rideau Hall in base, Trump, America’s first passed away on January 13, 2021 at
Ottawa to assassinate our prime fuhrer, could use it to take back the age of 28. Loving son of Sabra
minister. Trump’s ‘go to’ racist power in four years. Anne (nee Gillespie) & Jeff Clark of
group, The Proud Boys, was I wonder what leader will capture Espanola and Bob Ransom of
founded by Gavin McInnes, a the weak minds and misplaced Orangeville and Rhonda of Lively.
Canadian from Winnipeg. From hearts of the QAnon crowd here Beloved grandson of John & Kim
the trucker in Wainfleet with the in Canada and what great lie will Gillespie, Darlene & the late Robert
huge Trump flag, to the Patriots he create to use as his platform of Ransom, and Nora Gerrior. Dear
On Guard threatening immigrants support? So far the right’s claim brother of Hailey Clark, Marley
at the the end of my street, to my that Trudeau’s ‘Great Reset’ is Ransom and Meggie Ransom. Also,
emails that begin ‘You !8%!ing proof he’s planning to rig the will be sadly missed by many friends
anti-American…” — oh yeah, next election is just kind of lame. & relatives. Cole had the kindest
they’re here alright. Canada’s advantage against heart, he would help anyone to make them have a better day. He
The number of Trump fans in this the haters is a solid educational always had a beautiful bright sparkle in his brown eyes, made
country is estimated to be 15% of system; so far our shield against everyone's heart feel warm. Cole loved to make his friends, family
the electorate and characterized domestic terrorism is a coast- and especially his sisters laugh and smile, either by making jokes or
as a “drop in a bucket.” I find that to-coast mutual respect for doing goofy things, he would never fail and always get you smiling
frightening. A recent Angus Reid each other despite our political he couldn't help but giggle himself, such a happy soul. Cole had a
poll shows 41% of Conservative leanings. passion for camping with his family and friends, he was always so
voters in Canada believe that Folks, the ominous writing is on excited to come home and tell us about the big fish he caught or the
electoral fraud in America cost the wall. Let’s not wait for that adventures he had. We will all miss him dearly and may he be at
Trump the presidency. I find that message to be written with the peace. Cremation with a Celebration of Life and interment in the
chilling. excrement of the first barbarians Espanola Cemetery at a later date in the spring. Arrangements by
Germany’s 20-year-old ‘big lie’ through the gate as was done in BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME Ltd, Espanola.
was that they never lost WWI and the US capital.
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Helping Hand Food Bank Remains Open Recipe

Anyone needing access to the and is located in Espanola’s This is one of those recipes that I
food bank in Espanola will downtown. make often but don’t have an exact
receive the assistance they Kryzanowski says the public recipe for. Rice accompanies many
need. must follow COVID19 dishes, and I love mushrooms in
That is the word from Helping regulations including wearing a almost everything; but you can of
Hand President Susan mask and maintaining physical course omit them if you are not a
Kryzanowski who says the distancing. fan. I have as accurately as I can, estimated the amounts I use. You
food bank will remain open Anyone wanting more can add more or less, of the add-in ingredients to suit your taste.
from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm information or to make a The rice and liquid measurements always give me perfect rice.
every Wednesday. donation, can call 705-583- Mushroom Rice
She adds the food bank is 3045. The food bank is located • 1-2 tbsp butter
considered an essential service at 87 Centre Street. • ¼ of an onion, chopped
• ½-1 package of fresh sliced mushrooms
Unifor 74 Donation to MMHA • ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
Massey Minor Hockey and new hockey socks for our • ¼ tsp thyme
Association would like to U11(Atoms), U13 (Peewees), • Salt and pepper, to taste
thank Unifor 74 for their and U15 (Bantams) teams. • 2 cups uncooked, long grain rice
generous donation. We were Your generous donation helps • 2 cups chicken stock
able to purchase new Unifor to support local youth to • 2 cups water
74 sponsored jerseys and participate in a sport that they Melt butter in a large pot on medium/high, add chopped onion
socks for our Midgets team love. and mushrooms. Add onion powder, garlic powder, thyme, salt
and pepper. Stir and cook until onions and mushrooms start to
soften. Add dry rice; stir and continue to cook for one minute.
Pour in chicken stock and water. Bring to a boil and then heat
down to low. Cover and continue to cook for 20 minutes or until
all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and
allow to sit 5 minutes. Stir with a fork and serve.

Emergency Funding For Veterans’
Organizations Starting To Flow

Royal Canadian Legion $10,845 support funding in late
Branches struggling with the December 2020 and Legion
pandemic are pleased that President Gary MacPherson says
federal assistance is starting to he’s appreciative of the funding
flow, according to MP Carol supports and the assistance
Hughes. provided by Hughes and MPP
Hughes says while the need to Mike Mantha in securing the
assist veteran’s organizations grant, which will support local
was obvious, it took a veterans and programming in the
concerted effort to convince the Espanola area.
government to act. Hughes adds any Legions
Espanola Royal Canadian needing funding can apply until
Legion Branch #39 was awarded the end of the month.

Town Of Espanola Passes
Interim Tax Collection Bylaw

Despite the lockdown, the Deputy Mayor Bill Foster asked
budgeting process continues in that all penalties and late fees be
Espanola and the collection of suspended due to the lockdown
taxesisoneofthoserequirements. and the ongoing challenges of
Espanola council has begun the COVID-19 pandemic.
putting together the 2021 budget Ratepayers are still expected
and as part of that process passed to pay their taxes and if they
a motion for the collection of face challenges to contact the
taxes for the first six months of municipal office to discuss a plan
this year. for payment.

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