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Gervais has experience serving the public

Contacts for more information as a trustee of the former North Shore

Jack Luoma Treasurer / Chaplin 705 - 869-5938 Catholic school board, serving two terms
Chuck Trahan - Leading Knight 705 - 869-7733
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Sheri Commission - Esquire / 705 - 869-3487 board as well as volunteering within the
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Wanda Ouimette -Exalted Ruler candidate for the municipal race this fall. The municipal election is slated for

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Fighting Fires In The Bush

Sables-Spanish Rivers She says the volunteers had on the team up to certification caused by lightning, cigarette
some training in the past, but standards, they have changed butts, glass on dry fuel (grass,
Township firefighters trained with the MNRF providing a to weekly training, Tuesdays woody materials, etc.), sparks
certified course, the firefighters 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. with a new from a train or exhaust on dry
for wildfires recently. decided to participate. training committee preparing fuel. She says embers carried
Goodchild adds it was an and planning the schedule. in windy conditions can easily
Fire fighter public information excellent opportunity since the The team is comprised of all jump roads with dry conditions
local fire crews put the training volunteers with an assistant facilitating rapid spread of
officer Jillana Goodchild says, to good use successfully chief and two captains at fire, overhanging branches or
fighting two large bush fires each of the three halls, a fire nearby trees/shrubs catching
13 volunteer firefighters trained this past Sunday and Monday. prevention officer, a training fire and the incomplete
Goodchild says the crews used officer and a public information extinguishing of campfires
with two trainers from the to train every second week but, officer who are also volunteers. Although we can’t always
in an effort to get everyone She emphasizes they are quite control the first set of
Ministry of Natural Resources low in their numbers because conditions, she says we control
of recent certification standards the second and the township’s
and Forests specifically geared set by the Office of the Fire open air burn bylaw is written
Marshal, so new volunteers are to keep burning safe.
to wildland fire fighting more than welcome. Goodchild adds upcoming
Anyone interested in becoming events include the Canada
with theory delivered at the a volunteer firefighter, can Day Fireworks, the Father’s
reach out via email at fire@ Day BBQ and Bottle Drive on
Massey Fire Hall and practical sables-spanish.ca Sunday, June 19th 11:00 a.m.
Typical ways brush fires get - 6:00 p.m. at the Webbwood
experience at the mouth of the started/out of control: Outdoor Rink and their
Goodchild says most bush Fireworks Fundraiser Dance on
river. fires are unintentional, such as Saturday, June 25th 8:00 p.m.
- 1:00 a.m. at the Webbwood
Eagles.

Photos: Sables-Spanish Rivers
Firefighters public information
officer Jillana Goodchild says
13 volunteer firefighters trained
with two trainers from the
Ministry of Natural Resources
and Forests specifically geared
to wildland fire fighting
with theory delivered at the
Massey Fire Hall and practical
experience at the mouth of the
river. Photos provided by SSRT
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of stove & surface elements for most May 28 from 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Hosted by The Espanola
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belts. 705-869-2944. 308 Albert St, available at Cutler Lake Lodge. www. Knight Cruisers Car Club 19th Annual Cruise-In & Craft
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sheds. Call 705-562-2200. 5/17. 1st. Has been completely renovated Center 402 Highway 17, Sunday, June 5 from 9:00 a.m. –
with a new bathroom, new kitchen, 1:00 p.m. For more information please call (705) 844-2887 .
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lawn tired? It might may be time and stove included. Heat and hydro 26th Annual Manitoulin Art Tour - July 15, 16, 17. Host
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for all your yard needs. Celebrating 3 com or contact Judy Boyd at [email protected].
years of service. Thank you for your Call 705-869-6883 To North Shore Seventh DayAdventist Church – Service, Sabbaths
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or call 705-865-1039. 05/17. 7:00 p.m. All welcome. 18 Menard Cres, Walford/Spanish.
FOR SALE
BOB’S FLOORING Do you have a NOTE for the Community? We invite not-for-profit organizations
INSTALLATION- Residential, FOR SALE - Rotted cow manure, to submit information on their upcoming events in writing no later than
Commercial and Stairs Applications. $40.00 / bucket, located at Charlie
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Call Bob 705-691-0175. 6/7 FOR SALE – 2008 Buick Allure,
loaded. 200,000 km. great running, H. Dodge Haulage Ltd. will waive the disposal fees for
H & R Block - 87 Center St Unit needs brakes to certify. $1500. Call mattresses and box springs as long as they have been
B, Espanola, ON P5E 1S4. Ph 705- 705-862-1702 after 5:00 p.m. , or
869-0513. Email: Espanola.53189@ email [email protected] 5/17 dismantled (ex. All wires and fabric removed)
hrblock.ca Tuesday, Wednesday, FOR SALE - Firewood spring The wire is to be separated and placed in the steel pile.
Thursday 9 am to 3 pm. 6/28 special. $100 / cord for maple, $80 The fabric is to be put into a garbage bag. Please inform
/ cord for birch. Call Mina 705-865- the land ll attendant so as not to be charged for this.
ESPANOLA SELF STORAGE – 3017. Free delivery from Spanish to If the box springs and mattresses are NOT dismantled,
6x8 and 8x10 Storage units available Espanola. 6/14
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wash. Call 705-869-8405. 6/14 - R HELP WANTED
PaperWorks, 85 Centre Street, 705-869-6883
EXPERIENCED PAINTER -
decks, docks, fences, outdoor and
indoor painting, staining. Fair prices,
Bartering available. Call Gerald or
Janice 705-583-2181. 5/24

L & M CONTRACTING – FARQUHAR DAIRY - we are
Specializing in steel roof & siding. looking for a summer student as soon
Renovations, painting, drywalling, as possible to perform various labour
tile & grout, flooring, bathrooms, jobs at Farquhar Dairy. To apply
siding, windows, shingle roofing, or for further information contact
decks, tree cutting, dump runs. 705- [email protected] 5/24
936-6059. 6/14. CR
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OBITUARY

Beaulieu, Denise of Espanola passed away May St.Michael, Janet S. of McKerrow passed
9, 2022 at the age of 72 at the Pioneer Manor away peacefully at Health Sciences North
(Sudbury). Denise is survived by her loving on Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 at 87.
husband Leonard Beaulieu, daughters Francine Predeceased by her parents Louis &
(Philip) Gagnon & Christine (Michael) Florence (Leclair) Gervais of McKerrow;
McCauley, grandchildren Cameron (Mariana) her husband Clayton St.Michael; her
& Adriana, great grandchildren Camryn & brothers Narcisse, Edmon, Ernest (Jocelyn),
Brantley. Denise is also survived by her mother Eugene (Martha) and Omer (Melba) and her
Theresa Martel, Sisters Louise & Diane (Rick), sisters Virginia (Louis) Gagne, Mae (Bill)
Brothers Larry, Richard & Andre (Chantalle), Neel, Edna (Bernard) Duplessis and
and also many brother and sister in law. survived by her sister Juliet (Ross) Lebrun.
She will be missed by her children: Keven
Gerrard - John “Jack” died on May 9, (Luanne) St.Michael, Doreen (Norman –
2022 at age 82. He is survived by his loving predeceased) Track, Christine (Rick) Gagnon and Lillian (Simon) Burns;
wife of 59 years, Ghislaine (née Rancourt); Her grandchildren Aaran (Cherrie), Chantalle (Scott) and Levi and her
his 3 children: Gerald (Chantal), Lise great grandchildren Haven (Will) and Jacy. She is also survivied by many
Fowler (Dave), and Larry (Julie); 6 nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. A memorial of her life
grandchildren: Josh Fowler, Stephanie will be held on Saturday, May 21st, 2022 at 2p.m. Contact a family
Woolridge (Lukas), Nicolas, Alex, Ashley member for Zoom number. Internment at the Espanola Cemetery.
and Anik Gerrard; 3 brothers: Simon (Gail),
Richard (Lois) and Gary (Danuta); 6 CELEBRATION OF LIFE
brothers-in-law: Ronald, Marcel (Evelyn),
Joe (Suzanne), Gilles, Leo (Corie) and Please join our family
Raymond Rancourt; his sister-in-law for the final resting
Lorraine McDonald (Tim); and many
nieces and nephews. He is pre deceased by his parents, Kathleen (nee place of the late
Kutchaw ) and Emile Gerrard; his 4 sisters and their husbands: Ethel
Sheehy (Jim), Evelyn Wysoski (Anthony), Doreen Moore (Roy), and Virginia Nelson
Myrtle Gauthier (Ross); a brother, Maurice and his brother’s wife
Rachelle; his mother and father-in-law Leonie (nee Bertrand) and Henri of Espanola.
Rancourt; and a brother-in-law Norman Rancourt. Jack spent his career To be held
working in the financial industry and as a heavy equipment sales rep, Friday June 3, 2022, at 11 a.m.
retiring from Tracks and Wheels in Sudbury in 1999. He was an avid at the Espanola Cemetery.
sports fan, loved old cars, country music, and hunting and fishing. A To follow at 12 noon
mass was held at St. Jude Parish on Friday May 13 with interment at the at the Espanola Legion
Espanola cemetery. A special thank you to the nurses and PSWs at for a luncheon and a toast.
Centennial Manor for taking such good care of him over the last year. Sincerly; The Nelson Family.
Arrangements by BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME Ltd, Espanola.

Biggar, Helen Marguerite - It is with great sadness that we announce the Obituaries • In Loving Memory
sudden passing of Helen Biggar at the Espanola Regional Hospital on Thank You Ads • Births or Birthdays
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4H Program Is Back For Teens Supply Chain Challenges
Delay Hospital Renovation
take advantage of

the program, Career Fields adds the

Mania. overall emergency

It is a four-day, three- department

night experience of renovation and

developing skills expansion project,

that could help which includes

youth between 13- the chemotherapy

17 years of age look suite and other

at career options upgrades, will

Photo - Several 4H programs have returned and find their dream allow the facility to
including CareerMania. Photo provided by 4H. job.
maintain pharmacy
The local program
standards and
Several 4H programs are is being sponsored by the RBC Photo: Manitoulin Health Centre CEO Paula Fields
says the expansion at the emergency department of increase the quality
making their return following bank and the deadline to register the Mindemoya site is progressing, but due to delays of care and service
in necessary building supplies and equipment, the to chemotherapy
the pandemic including one is May 30th. anticipated completion in July has now been extended patients.
to September. Photo provided by MHC and used with However, she adds
geared to teens. Registration and information permission. chemotherapy

Sables-Spanish Rivers 4H is is available at: https://4-

hoping to have several teens hontario.ca/youth/4-h-events/

from throughout the North Shore conferences/ patients will have to

Renovations at a Manitoulin continue receiving treatment

Espanola Lions Club Hosts Island hospital are slightly at their partner outreach sites
Successful Food Drive
delayed due to supply chain for the time being.

Club teamed up once challenges. “We are grateful for the

again for the Spring Manitoulin Health Centre assistance and support of

food drive. CEO Paula Fields says the our partner outreach sites,

Espanola Lion Ted expansion at the emergency including the Northeastern

Petrus organized the department of the Mindemoya Cancer Centre (NECC) in

event, which was site is progressing, but due to Sudbury and the hospital

held to replenish the delays in necessary building in Elliot Lake. If anyone

shelves, which serve supplies and equipment, the is looking to join the

over 400 individuals anticipated completion in July chemotherapy program soon,

on average a month. has now been extended to patients are encouraged to

A total of 2,400 food September. speak with their primary

Photo provided by Espanola Lions Club and items were collected She emphasizes they continue oncology team to discuss the

used with permissions. as well as $700 in to have a fully functioning referral process.”

donations. emergency department, which

The Espanola Helping Hand Both organizations say thank is open to the public 24 hours For updates, visit www.mhc.

Food Bank and the local Lions you to the public who donated. a day. on.ca

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