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November 1, 2022 Issue #44 - Volume 26

Results For Election 2022

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RESULTS: In the school boards’ races Mon-Fri 8-5
LAB HOURS Marie Murphy-Foran won the Algoma
District School Board (Public) trustee 857C0EN5T-R8E6ST9, E-S6P8AN8O3LA
Appointments Only seat with 1,196. She beat out Andrew
8 am - 10 am Ault by 68 votes. Debbie Shamas
handily defeated Amber Brown for the
Please Call: 705-869-1420 seat on the board as well, 804 to 278.
extension 3056 In the race for the Huron-Superior
Catholic District School Board Lindsay
Walk-ins 10 am - 2:30 pm Liske is returning with 302 votes and
Monday - Friday will be joined at the meetings with
Reginald Simon with 285 votes. Kathy
Rosilius was defeated with 224 votes.
Lisa Corbiere-Addison has been
elected as Rainbow District School

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Smile Cookie Cheque Presentation Training Teachers To Support Students In
Pursuing A Career In A Skilled Trade

On Thursday, October 27, “The Conseil scolaire catholique
some 30 grade 7 and 8 and Nouvelon seeks to meet the
cooperative education teachers, needs of the labour market as
as well as guidance counselors it deals with labour shortage
from various Conseil scolaire in several skilled trades. Our
catholique Nouvelon schools students are encouraged to
met at the Sudbury campus of consider careers that are in high
Collège Boréal to take part in demand and supported them
a training session entitled “A in this professional transition
Choice to Learn about Skilled through the specialized
Trades.” programs such as cooperative
During this session, offered education, the Ontario Youth
jointly by Collège Boréal and Apprenticeship Program, the
CSC Nouvelon, participants Major High Skills Major and
were informed about future Dual Credit courses. We want to
employment opportunities, support our students by offering
transferable skills, multiple them the knowledge, experience
By Grant Lewis - A huge Braham Mihnas, Grant Lewis post-secondary pathways and and required transferable skills
shout out to the management to guide them towards a great
and staff at Tim Horton’s in Chantal Poirier, Alta specialized high school programs future career. »
Espanola and McKerrow (SHSM, COOP/OYAP, Alain Boucher – learning advisor
for the hard work in making Campbell, Sue Kryzanowski, DCP and APE). Following a for the intermediate and upper
this year’s Smile Cookie cycles (cooperative education
campaign such a success. Melissa Claydon, guided tour of Collège Boréal component, OYAP, SHM) at
Over fifty volunteer aspiring the Conseil scolaire catholique
“Rembrandts” made the Crystal Dorion, Danielle workshops, participants will live Nouvelon
campaign a true community “There is a labour shortage in
event. The Espanola Helping Kryzanowski an experiential learning activity almost every field, but especially
Hand Food Bank is truly in the skilled trades. Collège
grateful!! Like most Food Banks in the in two trades of their choice, Boréal, with its educational
area, we are noticing a rising either in electricity, carpentry, and industrial partners, seeks
Picture left to right number of clients in need of a architecture or plumbing. Led by to respond to this shortage by
Manpreet Singh, Al Martin, “Helping Hand”. If you have professors from these programs, ensuring that young people
the time and wish to volunteer these interactive workshops know the value of skilled trades
please phone 705-583-5588 allowed participants to learn as well as the possible paths to
and leave a message. Espanola about the value of skilled trades. these, including apprenticeship
continues to be a small town Subsequently, information and post-secondary programs.
but with a big heart. sessions on the apprenticeship We offer training in more than
path and the college path as 20 trades so your trade, we have
options for a career in the skilled it! »
trades will be led by experts at Denis Brouillette, Head –
Pond Hockey Collège Boréal. Apprenticeship Programs,
Through this joint activity, Collège Boréal
old were encouraged to come Collège Boréal and CSC
out and play hockey at the Nouvelon wish to inform Stor
arena, with most equipment students of the importance
supplied. Parents must show of skilled trades and career
up with their kids to help choices as well as possible post-
out wherever possible. Basic secondary training options to
skills are taught but it is not a access them.
skating school. Those players
registered in minor hockey are F
not eligible for this program.
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Stompin’Tom would approve? no roughing, and goalies
Doesn’t get much better than are optional! Sessions are 2.5 lbs of Premium
getting 30 kids together on on Sundays from 4:30 p.m. Grade A Trout
a Sunday afternoon playing to 5:30 p.m. and run from
hockey for fun. This is what October to March Break. The Single Vac Packed Fillets
Pond Hockey in Espanola Espanola Lions club is proud
is all about. About 10 years to help out with ice time for $22.00 / bag
ago, kids from 4 to 14 years these enthusiastic kids with
hopes to join minor hockey, Behind the Beer Store in Little Current Tues - Thurs 9am-3pm
and to Paul Kallioinen and his
team of dedicated volunteers 705-368-3755 Friday 10am - 5pm
and parents. Enjoy your wrap Saturday 10am - 2 pm
up banquet everyone!!!
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OBITUARY

Espanola Elks Pulled Pork Supper & Elimination Draw - Friday, November Donna McDonald nee (Dickie),
4th. Dinner 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Draw 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. only 300 Tickets sold. passed away on Oct.24, 2022. Donna was
Please call the hall at 705-869-1931, or Chuck Trahan at 705-869-7733. born in Sudbury on Feb 29, 1936. Given
her leap year origin she was always able to
Sables-Spanish Rivers Public Library (Massey Library Branch) stay young at heart. She grew up in Sudbury
- First Fridays The Art of... presents Hungarian Cabbage Rolls with and moved to Espanola with her husband
Rosemary Sherritt, Microwave Bowl Buddies with Barb Phillips, Wilfred McDonald to be teachers at
Soapmaking with Courtney Cardiff. November 4, 7:00 p.m. Espanola High School. They have two
children Fraser (Jana) and Amy (Dan). They
Calvary Church Family Geocaching Treasure Hunt - November 5th, have 5 grandchildren, Liam, Alyssa, Dylan,
3:00 p.m. at 599 Barber St. Espanola. Chili supper to follow. Call 705 Rowan and Graham. Donna was the United
863-0352 for more info. Church Secretary for many years as well as
proofreader at the Around and About. She
Community Luncheon - The next free community luncheons at the lighthouse was an avid lover of curling, cryptic crosswords and walking the
are November 8 and 22, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. landscape around her home on Old Webbwood Road. Visitation was
at Bourcier Funeral Home from 6-8pm Oct.27th and Funeral
Women of Faith Luncheon – Saturday, November 12 at the Espanola Mass was at 10am Oct. 28th in the United Church with
Seniors Center at 11:30 a.m. for tickets contact Myrna 705-869-2111. interment to follow in the Webbwood Protestant Cemetery.

Walford Christmas Bazaar & Tea Saturday - November 19, 2022 1:00 NOTICE
pm - 3:00 pm At the Walford Community Centre 402 Hwy 17 (Walford). For
Further Details Call 705-844-2887. NOTICE

Narcotics Anonymous meetings – Tuesday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 7:00 As of November 1
p.m. United church, downstairs. 137 Shepard St. Espanola
will be at their permanent location
The Sunshine Senior Choir - meeting Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. At the
senior’s hall. Everyone welcome. For more info call Mariette at 705-869-1474. 129 Tudhope Street.

Parlowe Jammers - Tuesdays, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Queensway THANK YOU
Seniors drop in centre, Espanola, the Parlowe Jammers will be playing
music. For details call 705-665-6331 Thank You

Al-Anon - support for people affected by someone else’s drinking. I appreciate those who supported me
Meetings every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. St. George’s Anglian Church, towards this term of council.
Tudhope St., Espanola. More information at al-non.Org Thanks again.
Ken Duplessis
North Shore Seventh Day Adventist Church – service, sabbaths (Saturdays)
10:00 a.m. All welcome. 18 Menard Cres, Walford, Spanish. Thank You

Do you have a note for the community? We invite not-for-profit To all who supported me, voted for me, or
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in writing no later than Wednesdays at 300 p.m. 25 word limit.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLINICS

Cleaner needed for The One Tot Stop Day Care in Espanola, Community Paramedicine Public
4:30-7:30 Monday to Friday to start as soon as possible. Walk-In Flu Shot Clinics
Please send resume, cover letter and references to
The Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board is
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Parts & Service Advisor
November 7 at 70 Barber in Espanola from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Algoma Chrysler Inc November 10 at Espanola Mall from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
November 22 at Espanola Mall from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Algoma Chrysler Inc (Espanola loca�on) is seeking an experienced November 23 at 70 Barber from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
parts and service advisor to join our dynamic team. December 5 at 70 Barber from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
The ideal candidate should have superior organiza�on skills, December 6 at Espanola Mall from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m
work independently and be detail orientated. Experience in December 19 at Espanola Mall from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m
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Results For Election 2022

Board Trustee by the people Ray Maltais, 124 and Bert OFFICE & ART SUPPLIES
of Manitoulin by a margin McDowell, 114.
of 212 votes over incumbent
Margaret Stringer. NAIRN & HYMAN
There were acclamations for TOWNSHIP
the three boards: Espanola’s RESULTS: Amy Mazey is
Bob Clement for the Rainbow Nairn & Hyman’s new mayor
District board, Rachelle with 152 votes to Seppo
Beaubien for the French Vataja’s 46.
public-school board, and The new councillors are Wayne
Paul Gervais for the French Austin, 104, Guy Despatie,
Catholic board. 100, Rod MacDonald, 89 and
Trevor McVey with 129 votes.
TOWN OF ESPANOLA
SABLES-SPANISH RIVERS
CERTIFIED RESULTS: TOWNSHIP
RESULTS: Kevin Burke is the
Doug Gervias is the new new mayor of Sables-Spanish
Rivers garnering 741 votes,
mayor of Espanola winning followed by Marty Martel
with 257 and Robert Stankie
by a large margin over his at 65.
The new council is made up of
nearest opponent, Dennis Mike Mercieca, 829, Harold
Crabs, 554, Edith Fairbairn,
Lendrum. Gervais took in 537, Cheryl Phillips, 424 and
Casimir Burns with 418.
1,030 votes to Lendrum’s 312.
TOWN OF SPANISH
Former councillor Maureen RESULTS: The Town of
Spanish also has a new mayor
Van Alstine acquired 203 with Karen Von Pickartz
defeating Jocelyne Bishop,
votes followed by a former 295 to 42.
The councillors elected are Ted
mayor Ron Piche with 139. Clague, 221, Debra Joncas,
263, Sandra Trudel, 295 and
The new councillors are Mary-Louise Zarichney with
273.
Angela Kelly, 1,293, Aidan

Kallioinen, 1,023, John

Nadeau, 1,009, Sandra

Hayden (incumbent) 699,

Gerry Massicotte, 673 and

Ken Duplessis (incumbent)

614.

TOWNSHIP OF BALDWIN
RESULTS: Mayor Vern
Gorman is acclaimed.
The successful candidates
for council are: Jason Cote,
139, Gerald Lepine, 128,

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