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Published by Around&About, 2021-11-30 09:33:49

Around & About November 30-2021 Issue 48, Vol.25

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Retracing The Steps Of The
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Photo - The Marrones of Espanola. Photo by STORE HOURS
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Green Today. Green For Life. By Rosalind Russell - Alone television Sat-Sun 9-5
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Retracing The Steps Of The Fur Traders

After competing on the The Marrones will be updating
survivalist show, Alone, their social media accounts
Keilyn adds she believes the from the trail and providing
group will be well equipped progress reports.
and ready to survive the wilds For more information about
of the northern winter using Lure of the North and its
two long traditional toboggans mission statement and reports,
and large tents with food drops visit:
along the way. www.lureofthenorth.com

Agnes Michon
Lions Christmas Toy Drive Is On

the decorated bin. Tip a teller

at the Toronto Dominion

Bank with proceeds going

to purchase toys for kids in

town to make sure they have a

brighter Christmas. When you

buy a toy at the checkout at

the Hart Store, you are helping

local kids and you will receive

a $5 coupon as a thank you.

And don’t forget the

Christmas tree at the Legion

lobby will look complete with

gifts underneath. For all you

Photo - The Angel Tree is once knitters, and we know you are Need help finding a job,
again set up at Tanners where accessing education,
people can buy a gift and drop it off out there, get those needles or hiring and training staff?
in the decorated bin, and the local clicking. Rumour has it that We’re here to help!
Legion tree is also set up for knitted one keen knitter has surpassed
gifts such as mitts and hats. Photo one hundred pairs of mitts!
provided by Tanners/Lions and Please call 869-5798 and one
used with permission. of Santa’s helpers will gladly
pick them up.
We are available
By Grant Lewis - Can you Speaking of helpers! If you for in person
imagine men brandishing are available and willing services*
fiery sticks, dressed as to wrap gifts, please mark or virtually.
half goat and half demon, Thursday December 16th on
wandering the dark streets your calendars. Santa will Contact us today! OPEN
looking for children who have need your help at 10:00 a.m.
been naughty. This Austrian at the Legion. Covid protocols
tradition occurs December 5th. will be in place and proof of
Children hover in their homes double vaccination is required.
fearful of being snatched away We all hope this will be the last *visitors must be fully
vaccinated to access campus.

and stuffed in straw baskets. Christmas season with Covid.
Heavens, I think even I would Maybe those Austrian goat-
demon characters will scare
behave all year. Espanola Manitoulin
Thank goodness our Christmas the virus away FOR GOOD!!! (705) 869-4113 (705) 368-3194
traditions in Espanola are less We will miss the contribution [email protected] [email protected]
terrifying. We have Angel of Mrs. Santa Claus, Agnes
Trees, Teddy Bear tosses, Michon. She personified the
Tip a Teller, the Hart Store true meaning of love and
checkout, and the Agnes giving at Christmas. The
Michon Lions toy drive. The Lions club was blessed by
Angel Tree is once again set knowing her. The Agnes
up at Tanners. Pick an Angel, Michon Lions toy drive will
buy a gift and drop it off in be a new tradition.

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C7a0ll5o-r9t1ex8t-CChHloLeOat To The Colonies. He coined such phrases as organized crime capital of Canada.
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disasters of global warming ever sinceAl Gore’s lived for the first 17 years of my life. The square
NEW TIRE SALES 2006 Inconvenient Truth, I’m still astounded unassuming cinder block building is on Nugent
by the photos showing how unrelenting record Road (I went to school and played hockey with
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705-849-8038 705-583-2164 My friend and favourite crime writer Peter mine, Dale Kramer. He assembled his ultra-
Edwards wrote a touching piece in the Toronto light aircrafts in that plant and when I featured
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Lytton, B.C. He had contacted a childhood him at the entrance of the building for the cover
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same publisher and his publicist, Ruta used to Coincidences? At this point I’m wondering
Steve Donnelly Over 15 years experience locally be my publicist — and he mentioned he has a if Peter Edwards was named after Edward
new book out titled The Wolfpack. From The Bulwer-Lytton!?! Or if I might be the older and
Bandido Massacre, the “execution assembly illegitimate brother of Ruta?!?
line” murders of eight bikers near the village There are at least 20 writers in Canada who earn
of Shedden, Ontario to Business or Blood, a living by writing crime fiction and mystery
the money and killings that swirled around novels and I’m thinking — why would you do
Montreal mob boss Vito Rizzuto to Hard that? Why would you make that stuff up when,
Road — Bernie Guindon and The Reign Of like Peter Edwards, all you have to do is keep
The Satan’s Choice Motorcycle Gang — Peter an eye on a hotspot like Niagara, stay alert and
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processor. If you don’t have a food processor, you can also use a
St. Georges - is offering an afternoon program, Surviving The Holidays. resealable bag and a rolling pin to crush them. Add cookie crumbs to
December 12th, 1:00pm at 213 Tudhope St. To register please call: bowl with cream cheese. Stir the cream cheese and crumbs together
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Meat roll-offs - every Saturday at the Espanola Legion. The fun starts at the ball between your hands until smooth. Place on lined cookie sheet.
3:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome. COVID-19 protocols will be in place Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Place chocolate in
and proof of vaccination is required.” microwave safe bowl and melt. Start with 1 minute, then stir. Heat for
Walford Christmas Bazaar n’Tea 2 Go – December 11 from 1:00 – 3:00 at 30 second intervals, stirring after each heating. Stop when there are a
the Walford Community Centre. Donations Appreciated. Advanced Penny few bits of chocolate left, then stir until completely melted. Using a
Sale & 50/50 tickets will be available. Call 705-844-2887 for more info. fork, dip the Oreo ball into the chocolate and shake off excess. Place
Craft Sale – Espanola Sr Quilting & Sewing Club. Friday & Saturday on lined cookie sheet, removing from fork with another fork or knife.
December 17, 18 at the Espanola Mall. Add sprinkles immediately. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Craft Sale – Every Thursday at the Sr. Drop-In-Centre (799 Queensway) They may stay at room temperature for a few hours.
from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Every week until Christmas.
Samaritans Purse Christmas Gift boxes - Anyone interested in
operation Christmas Child, you can text me at 705 506 5702 and I will
be happy to get the boxes to you.
Lions Catch the Ace - Tickets are available at Tanner’s, Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m., and in the Mall Mondays and
Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.

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SERVICES FOR RENT We thank the community for the support over the years.
We welcome our patients to join us in Lively. We are located at
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specific to you. Assessments, mature person. Central location. OBITUARY
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education. Certified for diabetics. 869-5805. 11/30. Sangster – Catherine of Walford
Call: 705-662-6343. 12/7 passed away at Health Sciences North,
FOR SALE Sudbury on November 18, 2021 at the
ESPANOLA SELF STORAGE age of 67. Dear daughter of the late
– 6x8 and 8x10 Storage units FOR SALE – 4 winter snow tires Patrick & Lourdes (nee Maloney)
available in Espanola. Located on rims. 225/60R16. Used one Bannon. Beloved wife of Ronald.
behind the car wash. Call 705-869- winter on a Dodge Caravan. Asking Loving mother of Matthew (Nicole) of
8405. 12/28 - R $400.00. Call 705-869-2384. Leave Walford. Cherished by her grandson
a message. 12/14 Brandon. Dear sister of Mike, Marion,
B & D NORTHERN Frank, Don, Lourdes, John, Dan,
CONTRACTING – Siding, Call 705-869-6883 Bernadette, Mark and the late Lorrie.
Capping, Eavestrough. Serving our Also, will be sadly missed by many
local community, Espanola & Nairn To Place Your friends & relatives. Cremation with a
Area. Call 705-988-0598. CR 12/7 Celebration of Life was on November 24, 2021 at the Walford
Classified Ad!! Community Hall. Interment followed in the Walford Protestant
TOTAL CONTRACTING Cemetery. If so desired, donations to Northern Cancer Foundation
SERVICES - Carpentry, renovations, and/or Walford Community Hall would be appreciated.
painting, drywalling, tile & grout, Arrangements by BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME Ltd, Espanola
flooring, bathrooms, siding, windows,
steel & shingle roofing, decks, tree Kenneth Alexander Fletcher (67) of Massey,
cutting, dump runs. Call 705-936- Ontario passed away at Health Sciences North
6160 12/7 - R on November 23, 2021. He was born in
Whitefish Falls on June 30, 1954 to the late
FOR SALE Reginald and Rose (Moseley) Fletcher.
Predeceased by brothers Ron and Randy, and
399 Mead Street, Espanola sisters Nina and Florence. Survived by Gord
(wife Rose) of Hamilton and Ernie (Sheila) of
$299,000 Massey. Fondly remembered by many nieces,
nephews and friends. He was known for his
great sense of humour and for his love of his
barn cats. He loved to spend his days sitting
outside at the farm with his binoculars watching
the treeline and the fields, eager to spot any wildlife and checking on the
cows. Many thanks to all of the healthcare providers at both Health
Sciences North and Espanola Regional Health Centre for the care they
provided him in the last few months. If you wish to make a donation in
his memory please consider your local animal shelter or food bank. A
celebration of life will be held in Ken's honour at a later date.

- Prime location! Nadeau – Ronald Leo of Espanola passed
- 5,500 total sq.ft. (approx.) commercial building. away at the Espanola Regional Hospital on
November 23, 2021 at the age of 72. Dear
- Known to the community since 1966 and son of the late Leo & Mary Anne (nee
- Boasts an upper level (45'2"x11'0") and lower level Laframboise) Nadeau. Beloved husband of
(30'2"x45'8") Hall both accompanied with a Bar area, 1 Simone (nee Lacasse). Loving father of
Leanne Waytowich (Niel) of Peterborough
kitchen, 2 sets of bathrooms and 3 office spaces. and Dan (Kaeleigh) of Whitby. Cherished
- Office rental income! by grandchildren Liam (Kara), Moira,
Alexander and Abriel. Dear brother of the
Victoria Kennedy late Dan Nadeau (wife Kaye) of Gore Bay.
Also, will be sadly missed by many friends
Sales Representative & relatives. The Nadeau family would like
to thank the Doctors/Nurses and staff of the E.R.H.C.C as well as the
Royal LePage North Heritage Realty, Brokerage Espanola Paramedics for the exceptional care they provided to Ron.
Cremation with a Celebration of Life and interment in the Espanola
(705) 662-1161 Cemetery at a later date. If so desired, donations to Espanola Regional
Hospital, Lung Association or the War Amps would be appreciated.
Around&About November 30, 2021 Page 4 Arrangements by BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME Ltd, Espanola.

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Purchase Of Domtar By Paper Excellence EACOM Sawmill In Nairn Centre Part Of Sale
Gets Green Light From Competition
Another major business is The deal include the sawmill
Commissioner being sold in the North Shore in Nairn Centre as well as
area. others in Ear Falls, Elk Lake,
Interfor, a forestry company Gogama and Timmins and
based in Burnaby, British an engineered wood plant in
Columbia will acquire Sault Ste. Marie.
EACOM Timber Corporation Intefor President, CEO Ian
in a $490-million cash deal. Fillinger says the transaction
According to Northern will make the company a
Ontario Business, Interfor true North American lumber
will increase its total lumber producer.
production capacity by 25 per The process of closing the
cent, and help the company deal is expected to take up to
expand into eastern Canada. eight months to complete.

Photo - The sale of Domtar to a B.C.-based company is nearly complete. MOOSE 99.3 FM Radiothon Set To Go
Last Thursday, the two paper companies jointly announced the acquisition
has received approval under the Canadian Competition Act. The move MOOSE 99.3 FM Radiothon Everyone who makes a pledge
also affects the Domtar Mill in Espanola. Photo by Rosalind Russell is set to go for another year of at least $5 will receive a
in support of the Espanola ballot to win a fully decorated
The sale of Domtar to a B.C.- to sell Domtar’s pulp mill Regional Hospital & Health Christmas tree.
based company is nearly in Kamloops, B.C., after the Centre. There will also be random
complete. merger concludes to alleviate The Espanola Knights of prize packs to entice the
According to Northern Ontario the commissioner’ concerns Columbus kicked off this public to donate via phone,
Business, Paper Excellence about how the sale could year’s radiothon last week with through the hospital’s portal
has moved a step closer impact the purchase of wood a donation of $9,000 to the or bringing donations to the
to finalizing its $3-billion fibre from the Thompson/ hospital’s new x-ray suite. hospital foundation office.
purchase of Domtar having Okanagan region in British This year’s radiothon will take Nearly $175,000 of the
received approval from the Columbia. place on Friday, December 3rd $550,000 needed to pay for the
competition commissioner. The transaction is expected to from 10 am to 2 pm. project has been raised so far.
Last Thursday, the two paper close by year’s end.
companies jointly announced Paper Excellence picks up 13
the acquisition has received pulp and paper mills and 10
approval under the Canadian manufacturing and converting
Competition Act. Domtar facilities across North
To meet the standards America including the Domtar
set out by the Act, Paper Mill in Espanola.
Excellence will be required

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