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Jason Cowles Dealing With Bell And Fighting Through Wireless Hell

I did not bite on Bell’s initial offer of A bit of a give-away right there because by
their new fiber optics service when they noon the next day everything crashed. First
Serving Certified Technician
Espanola & Area 770055--856833--33303420
Business introduced it to my neighbourhood a few the televisions went dead. Then I was on the
Mobile years ago. Way too expensive. But recently phone with a Bell troubleshooter trying to

Sales & Service I heard about a $100 per month offer and get the TVs working when the phones went
called Richard, the local Bell salesman. silent. And when I went out to my office to
BBOOWWLLIINNGGPPiinn After he consulted with three Bell ‘experts,’ email Bell repair, my computer was down
VENTURE55 he said it wasn’t possible. “You’re in a black as well. Bit of a give-away #2 – their email

LANES • ESPANOLA hole.” But Richard, I argued, the optics address is “NoReply-BellService.”
line goes over and above my driveway and So as a proud, one-day member of Bill’s Fibe
Now taking bookings all my neighbours are plugged in and if I 300 Club, I find myself three doors down
for Parties/Events
cut that line they’ll all be switching over to asking a handyman in a neighbour’s cottage
52 Mead Blvd 705-869-2450 my new system, Black Screen/Bad Optics. if I can borrow his cell phone to call Bell!?!

Open 11-11 Mon, Wed-Sun Closed: Tues Richard said he’d get back to me me, which And just before I used up all his power, it

he never has. works! Angelo, a troubleshooter in Toronto
I kept calling until I got a slick Toronto gets my phones and computers running again
salesman who laughed at Richard’s “black and promises to have a repairman come out
hole” theory. Not only was I eligible for the next morning to fix the TVs. Because
Fibe 300, he could have it installed first thing I can’t call him personally, I ask Angelo
Monday morning. $100? Yeah, sure. Done! to call me back in the morning so I don’t
To see our latest Monthly Deals The installation takes most of the day, but by have to keep repeating my problems to new

five o’clock my house is wired to the future techies, but no. He cannot call out. He’s a
– WiFi, phone and fax lines and not one, but Bell Telephone employee using a phone that
two TVs receiving Bell’s “Good Package” only works one way. Plus, he can’t accept
of channels. When I told “Slick” in Toronto calls. That’s a little like a car salesman who
Crown Realty (1989) inc., Brokerage what programming I’d been getting with doesn’t own a driver’s licence. I remind
Independently owned and operated

Shaw, he scoffed: “Way more, way better him back in 1876 that would have been a
with Bell.” Oddly, when I asked the real big problem for Alexander Graham Bell
installation guy questions about channels he who would have had to use sign language to
[email protected] 114 Mead Street, Unit 2 hesitated, guessed and then finally admitted summon his assistant Thomas Watson! I can
www.remaxcrown.ca Espanola, Ontario P5E 1S5 he doesn’t own a television!!!
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Continued from page two... not have call messaging on his Anthony who takes my situation when I even figure how to access
phone! Alexander Graham seriously and solves all my HBO and Crave TV.
tell by Angelo’s response, he’s Bell: “Mr. Watson, come here. problems. I wound up not with Alexander Graham Bell: “Mr.
not real familiar with Alexander I want to see you.” Watson: Bell’s “Good Package,” but their Watson, come here. I want to
Graham Bell. “Leave a message, Al. I’m on “Better Package” … man, can see you.” Watson: “Ah, Al, I
The next day I keep a portable another call.” these people use a writer … at a gotta real bad feeling about this
phone in my pocket between But Installation Guy Number discount. one. Why don’t we work on
“8:00 am and noon” so I don’t Two does show up and fixes So yeah, I’m now a happy Bell that wireless radio wave thingy
miss the repairman’s call. everything Installation Guy customer because in the end I got that Marconi was gasbagging
Bingo! At 11:05 am the phone Number One screwed up. He that fantastic $100 fiber optics about?”
rings and … it’s Bell’s customer asks me how I like HBO and deal for only $160 a month.
service asking me how I like Crave TV. Ah, I didn’t get that And look at all the nice people For comments, ideas and
my new fiber optics system?!? in the Good Package! Oh, he I met along the way. And I’m copies of The Legend
I lay a three-minute rant on the says, I thought they gave those going to be even happier if and of Zippy Chippy, go to
poor bugger but in fairness, channels free to everyone who www.williamthomas.ca
if you deleted all the swear signs on.
works it would only have been My next four days are spent Local Athlete Proudly Wears Gold
a 20-second missive. And in talking to troubleshooters all For Sudbury Synchro!
those 20 seconds … you had to over the world about how their
see this one coming … I missed “Not So Good Package” is not Training begins
the call from the repairman nearly as good as my Shaw each September and
who does not have a callback dish was. Donna in Manila wraps up in May with
number. I quickly hit *69 and can’t help me, but her boss practices held 3 days
get the ubiquitous and useless Vince takes over and … never a week at Laurentian’s
1-866 number that connects calls me back. Bob in New Jeno Tihanyi Olympic
me to Donna in the Philippines. Brunswick is very nice, but his Gold Pool.
“How can I help you today, hands are tied … probably with Athletes focus on
Mr. Thomas?” I refer Donna a tangle of telephone lines. I can a combination of
to Customer Service Potty never get hold of Slick or even conditioning, flexibility
Mouth Rant at NoGDReply Bell Angela in Toronto, but finally a training, land drilling
Service … fine gentleman by the name of as well as up to 10-
So now, I’m dealing with a Bell
Telephone repairman who does

13 PLUS hours in the
By Melanie E. Flabiano - Top water to develop their technique,
notch coaching, dedication and refine their Figures and perfect
New Park Enhancements Being Considered hard work pays off for Sudbury their Team Routine throughout
For Espanola Synchro Club’s Athletes the season.

With respondents to a 2016 Way, the organization is keen to including Espanola’s own Sophia Figures are a pre-determined
Oracle Poll carried out in invest in Espanola on a project Flabiano earning several medals series of precise, specific
Espanola indicating the lack of with long-standing benefits. at the Central/North Regionals maneuvers performed
activities for youth being the top The United Way would be held at Laurentian University independently for a panel
third priority, several parties are responsible for the installation March 9, 10 and 11th. of judges and are scored per
coming together to enhance a of the track and in return, Flabiano’s second year with swimmer. The Team Routine
local park. would ask the park be re-named the Club is off to an impressive is not to miss as it involves
According to a report submitted “Wolves United Park” since start exceeding her personal best loud music, intricate costumes,
by Espanola Economic a funding source is the 50/50 by nearly four points, proudly dynamic figures and pattern
Development Officer, Cheryl draw with the Sudbury Wolves. earning Gold in individual changes as well as acrobatics
Kennelly, it states The Espanola It has been suggested that figures in her 11-12 age category ultimately providing an
Family Health Team and Sherwood Park may be the ideal for the North, placing 9th overall entertaining showcase of these
Sudbury Public Health have location. in Central / Northern Ontario. athletes’ skills.
been talking to United Way The proposal was presented Phenomenal volunteers, With 5 meets throughout
about partnering with the town to council on March 21st and officials, judges, coaches and the 2017/18 season between
for a new dirt pump track for is expected to come up for the attendance and cooperation Waterloo and Etobicoke and 3
youngsters. discussion and resolution at of coaches and athletes from already under our belt, SSSC
Since Domtar Mill employees regular council within the next Clubs across Central / Northern swimmers show no sign of
regularly contribute to United couple of weeks. Ontario, some as far as Thunder slowing down.
Bay all helped WOW the The Club intakes new swimmers
hometown Sudbury crowds. to it’s Competitive program
Sacred Heart Daycare Centre The 11-12 team coached by each Fall and holds several
Courtney Stasiuk came second in “Try Synchro” opportunities
INFANT, TODDLER, PRESCHOOL championship score in the North throughout the season.
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL and finished first in their routine. Stay tuned for Summer Training
Placing fifth in Central out of 11 Camp dates and details!
SPACES AVAILABLE! teams. Julianne Crittenden, Heidi For more information or if you’d
Fink, Sophia Flabiano, Rachelle like to get involved, visit www.
Financial Assistance is available for those who qualify Prevost and Amy Seguin all sudburysynchro.com or look
For more information, please call proudly accepted their Silver for us on Facebook: Sudbury
medal and first place ribbons. Synchro Swim Club.
705-869-3171
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Espanola Public Library’s First Escape Continued from front page...
Room A Hugh Success
New Vascular Ultrasound
By Jaymie Muncaster - On Alyx Podlatis and Alex Shank, Needed For Local Hospital
Friday March 16th and Saturday who escaped in 40 minutes
March 17th the Espanola Public despite the fact that half of their Photo: A fundraising drive is obtained the images needed and
Library ran their very first team was unable to make it. underway at the Espanola Regional ended it there.”
Escape Room - a group activity For winning first place, they Hospital and Health Centre for a The new piece of equipment
where participants are locked received a free large pizza new ultrasound similar to this one. is expected to cost around
inside a themed adventure and 8 breadsticks, courtesy of The vascular ultrasound machine $200,000 and Smith hopes to
room and must figure out how Toppers Pizza. Second place is similar to what the hospital is have it installed within the next
to escape before the time runs was awarded to Natasha Elliott, hoping to buy for their diagnostic 12 months. His department
out. The library’s escape room Jeff Elliott, Alexis Elliott, Sierra department. continues to use the equipment
was appropriately named “The Elliott, Cindy Lalonde, and Photos provided by Phil Smith available and he believes no
Abandoned Library” and was set Real Lalonde, who escaped in shut down will be needed.
inside of a dusty, old, deserted 43 minutes. For second place community needs to be assured “A quick configuration to hook
library room. they received a “movie night” that when they come to this up to our computer systems
The teams consisted of 4-6 people package, which included pop, facility, that they are getting (half hour, literally a few
who were charged a small fee of popcorn, and a brand new DVD. the best possible test. The same settings) and then plug the
$3 per person. Groups entered All proceeds from the escape tests are being done but will unit in. We get an applications
the escape room, which was room will be used for future have better images,” explains specialist from the vendor to
located in the library’s meeting library programming, which, Smith. come on site to show us how
room, and the timer was set. as a result of much positive And he also emphasizes with to use it to it’s potential. They
They had 60 minutes to locate feedback, will include another more tests being able to be done would be here for 2 or 3 days,
4 code numbers, arrange them escape room at the end of June. in Espanola, people will not and they are also accessible
in order, and slide them under Stay tuned! have to travel, especially those after for help by phone, email
the door to be released. Finding [Photo: First place winners Alyx who have chronic illnesses that or even they could actually
the clues involved things like Podlatis (left) and Alex Shank make it difficult to travel. remote in to the unit if we need
decoding secret messages, using (right)] “If you get better image quality, them to. The technologist then
black-light flashlights to uncover inevitably you will reduce just needs to get used to where
invisible ink, and locating hidden the amount of people heading everything is. They need to get
keys for various locked boxes elsewhere for testing. For to know where the buttons are,
and closets. example, those tough cases so that they basically watch the
The room was designed by library where you had difficulty seeing scanning screen and don’t need
employees Shylene Lingenfelter something in the past thereby to find the different functions.”
and Jaymie Muncaster, who not able to confidently rule Smith says the original machine
said that “escaping the room something out would likely was installed in January, 2007,
required a lot of teamwork and result in testing elsewhere ie and thousands have benefited
creative thinking.” After months Cat Scan, MRI or even more from the service.
of planning, the library staff were invasive procedures such as “I don’t know of any other
elated to see all the time slots fill angios (dye test). This causes hospital of this size that offer
up in a matter of days. In total, delays in treatment, anxiety, this range of vascular testing.
they had 7 teams participate costs to the system, and risks. Because of this, we pull from
in the escape room, 3 of which A newer unit may have simply not only our catchment area, but
managed to locate all of the code also Blind River, Elliot Lake,
numbers and escape before the Manitoulin and the west side
time ran out. of Sudbury. This saves patients
First place was awarded to from these outlying areas from
needing to drive into Sudbury.
YOUR NEW GROCERY STOP The wait times are also greatly
reduced.
HOMESTYLE Homemade Meals Funding for the new piece of
FOODS Baked Goods, equipment has to be raised
locally with limited supports
Your Specialty Shop Weekly Dinner Plans from other supports including
government, so the Espanola
Gluten Free Section Hospital Auxiliary is already
undertaking the task to cover
LOCAL BEEF& Regular Foods the cost with its Mother’s Day
Draw coming up and other
Espanola Mall 705-662-1930 fundraisers.
Donations can also be made in
memory of a loved one.

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Recipe Massey Area Museum - Penny Sale Fundraiser at Home
Hardware Massey, March 19 to April 2.
Making bread or dinner Community Luncheon - March 27 2018 from 11:30 a.m. - 1:00
rolls can be a scary thought p.m. at the Lighthouse. Espanola (across from the Royal Bank)
for many people, I’m one NO CHARGE, EVERYONE WELCOME
of those people. BUT I Community Tax Volunteer Clinic 2018 – Royal Canadian
found this recipe online and Legion Espanola, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. every Thursday from
have made it three times March 15 – April 19. To see if you qualify stop in to the Legion.
with amazing results. It is much easier and foolproof if Espanola Helping Hand Food Bank Meat Roll Offs - at the
you have a stand mixer, but this recipe can be made the old Espanola Legion every Saturday for the month of March. The
fashioned way using a wooden spoon and then kneading. fun starts at 3:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
These are perfectly soft, homemade dinner rolls that will Sables-Spanish Rivers Township Inter Church Council - invites
look impressive on your Easter table. Don’t be afraid to try folks to: walk, bike or drive March 30 for Good Friday, 10:00 a.m.
it. start in Sagamok at the Anglican Church to the Lutheran in Massey.
Join us at the bridge in Massey, Easter morning sunrise at 6:45 a.m.
Simple Delicious Homemade Dinner Rolls on April 1. For more information, call 705-582-2012.
Yield: 24 rolls Easter Morning Service – Queensway Pentecostal Church
Easter Morning Service begins at 10:30 a.m.
• 2 cups warm milk Meat Rolls Off at the Espanola Legion - Come support
( warm in the microwave until luke warm) Espanola Minor Soccer on Saturday afternoons beginning at
3:00 p.m. during the month of April.
• 2 tablespoons instant dry yeast Spanish Horticultural Society Meeting - Thursday, April 5 at
• ¼ cup white granulated sugar 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion. Everyone is welcome!
• 2 teaspoons salt St. George’s Church Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Silent
• 6 tablespoons salted butter, softened Auction – Saturday, April 14 at the Espanola Legion, doors open
• 2 large eggs at 4:00 p.m., Dinner at 5:00 p.m. for tickets call 705-869-3499.
• 6 cups all-purpose flour Royal Canadian Legion Service Officer - Sherry Culling,
• 1 tablespoon melted butter Service Officer is coming the week of April 15th. For more info
contact Gary or Judy at 705-869-1711.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, Children’s Clothes Closet – Calvary Baptist Church, Espanola
combine warm milk, yeast, Wednesday, April 18, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. no donations
sugar, salt, butter, and eggs. needed at this time. Thank You
Add in 5½ cups of flour. Using Espanola Lions Celebrates 70 Years - Join us for a delicious roast
a dough hook, turn the mixer on to a low speed. Once the beef dinner, on Saturday, April 21, Pinewood Motor Inn, Georgian
flour starts to incorporate into the dough, increase the speed Room. 5:30 Social, 6:30 Dinner. Tickets - 705-869-3330.
to a medium. Slowly add the remaining ½ cup of flour until
the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. The dough Do you have a NOTE for the Community?
mixture should be slightly sticky and soft. Add more or
less flour until the dough reaches the desired consistency. We invite not-for-profit organizations to submit information on
The amount of flour you add in bread making is always an their upcoming events in writing no later than
approximation and you should go by feel. Transfer the dough Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. 25 Word Limit.
to a lightly greased mixing bowl. Cover with parchment E-mail: [email protected]
paper and then a towel and let rise 90 minutes in a warm spot.
Lightly grease a baking sheet. Punch down the dough and Moose
form into 24 rolls. Place on the greased baking sheet in six Corner
rows of four. Cover again, and let rise 1 hour. Preheat oven to
375 degrees. Bake the rolls for 12 to 14 minutes, until lightly Have an event coming up, a fundraiser, a charity gathering,
browned. Remove rolls from oven and brush with melted contact The Moose for complimentary mcing and assistance
butter. Serve the rolls warm, or to cool, let rest on the pan for with your event ... let Roz help you put together your event,
15 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack. Once
cooled completely, store in a plastic bag. call 705-869-6397 or email: [email protected]

The One Tot Stop - A. B. Ellis Site has Espanola Blood Donor Clinic
Infant, Toddler, Preschool and School
March 27
Age Child Care spaces available. Espanola Columbus Club

Call Paula at 705-869-3282 399 Mead Street
for more information.
12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Massey: 705-865-3281 • Espanola: 705-869-3282
Email: [email protected] • www.onetotstop.com Please call 1 888 2 DONATE (1-888-236-6283) to OFFICE & ART SUPPLIES
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and help meet the continuing need for blood.

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Wednesday’s Senior Day. Also OF FEED WHEN YOU BUY Wright would like to extend our
open the fourth Saturday of the 10 BAGS LIVESTOCK OR 15 FOR SALE thanks to all of the people who
month. 705-869-0505 or 705- BAGS HORSE FEED. READY- support us at the time of her death.
988-2671. 3/27 TO-LAY brown egg layers are FOR SALE – Hay for sale, 4 x The donations of meals, flowers,
arriving mid April. Frey’s Day- 5 round bales. Call 705-865- and donations to charities of her
PHYSIOTHERAPY Old and 20 week Layers are also 2338. 4/10 memory are much appreciated.
OFFERED BY MARILYN available. Wehavealimitedsupply A special thank you to all of
WITTMANN - Located at so order early. ATTENTION LOST Mom’s friends and neighbors
Physio Moves in the Espanola FARMERS – we are now taking who helped and supported her
Hospital. Accepting new orders for farm supplies (hay Red square garnet ring with over the last few years. Your care
patients. WSIB and MVA seed, twine, fertilizer, potatoes, 2 diamonds on each side. and love are much appreciated.
patients welcome. Acupuncture onions, fencing, gates, feeders, Between mall Barber St. Thank you again to all.
available. Visit www. troughs, salt, minerals, etc.) We Reward if found, call or text to
physiomoves.net for services, stock ORGANIC, NON-GMO 705 862 0430.
rates, and hours, or call 705- and Conventional feed. Call for
988-3737. 4/17 - R prices and availability. 583-1099
(Espanola) or 897-1099 (Valley
REIKI ENERGY THERAPY store). 3/27 THANK YOU
– John Fraser Reiki Master
day and evening appointments. TOTAL MAINTENANCE
Call Escape to Serenity Spa to SERVICES: Plowing,
book 705-869-0505. Distance carpentry, painting, steel & THANK YOU
healing – [email protected] shingle roofing, tree cutting,
4/10. decks, landscape construction, COMMUNITY LIVING ESPANOLA would like to thank
yard maintenance, dump runs. everyone who contributed to the success of our 2018 CASH
THE RITCHIE’S ARE AT IT 705-936-6160 3/27 - R CALENDAR campaign. Together with ticket sales and donations
AGAIN! Get your fire wood we raised $9,915.46 towards our new wheelchair minivan which
before next winter. Dry Firewood NOTICES has been purchased.
cut, split, delivered. Hardwood Please refer to our WEBSITE – www.clespanola.ca or our
maple. More info, call Mina at CHERYL’S MASSAGE FACEBOOK PAGE for the full winners list.
705-865-3017, if no answer leave THERAPY & ACUPUNCTURE Watch for the CLE Cash Calendars on sale again this fall!
message, will call you back. 6/12. – NEW LOCATION as of April Louise Laplante, Executive Director
9th. 363 John St. Espanola. To Community Living Espanola
make an appointment call 705-
GREATER THAN INTERIOR 869-3223. cherylsmassage7@ OBITUARY
& DESIGN OBC/BCIN gmail.com 4/17 R
CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL Peltoniemi – Stella Victoria of
SPACE PLANNING – New HELP WANTED Espanola passed away at the Espanola
Construction ǀ Additions ǀ Regional Hospital on Friday March 16,
Renovations – Mech ǀ Elect NOW HIRING - Lead Cook 2018. Dear daughter of the late Peter &
ǀ Structural Engineering. Call Position, Elliott’s Restaurant, Mary (nee Karpow) Buratynski.
Robert Martel T : 705-525- Manitoulin Island, Little Beloved wife of Rudy Peltoniemi.
4647|TFN : 844-488-4647|E : Current. Some cooking Loving sister of Peter Buratynski (wife
[email protected] 3/27. R experience & a passion for food Jackie ) of Espanola and the late Ann &
is required. Apply in person Bob Ford and the late Madelaine &
HANDYMAN - ODD JOBS or email - elliottsrestaurant@ Moe Ellison. Also sadly missed by
COLOMBUS - Need something hotmail.com 4/10 many friends and relatives. Stella was
fixed, painted, drywalled, retired from the Royal Bank and
built or flooring done, call me. ESPANOLA GOLF & always enjoyed doing her many crafts.
Stephane Coulombe, 705-863- COUNTRY CLUB – Now By request of the family no visitation or funeral. Cremation with
3434. 5/8 - R accepting resumes for Bar, burial of ashes at a later date. If so desired, donations to the Hospice
Pro Shop, Grounds, Cleaning, Suite at Espanola Regional Hospital would be appreciated.
ESPANOLA SELF and Kitchen. Only Successful Arrangements by Bourcier Funeral Home.
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IN MEMORIAM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In Loving Memory of NOTICE OF VACANCY

Joanne Sonnenburg POWERLINE
March 2, 1948 - March 27, 2017 MAINTAINER
Espanola Regional Hydro
We thought of you today,
But that is nothing new. requires a qualified Powerline Maintainer experienced
We thought about you yesterday, in all aspects of an electric utility distribution system
And days before that too. including overhead, underground, meters & working
We think of you in silence, with voltages of up to and including 44KV. MEU
We often speak your name. experience is a definite asset. Working with a
Now all we have are memories, three-person crew, you will be required to be “ON CALL”
And your picture in this frame. on a three-person rotation.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we’ll never part. Powerline Maintainer
God has you in his keeping, The ideal candidate is one that
We have you in our heart.
possesses an MEA Journeyperson Powerline Maintainer
NOTICE - REQUEST FOR TENDER Certification. Preference will be given to those who
possess a post secondary Powerline Technician Diploma.
Request for Tender: Consideration will also be given to those who possess a
Dock Operations Whitefish Falls Dock Grade 12 diploma and have successfully completed the
post secondary course - AC circuits and machines – ELR
The Local Services Board of Rainbow Country will accept sealed, 109, or equivalent course, have completed two (2) years
written tenders for a “contract to operate the town dock on the of the MEA or EUSA apprenticeship and are able to
Whitefish River”. successfully complete the required testing program that
The contract term will be for three (3) years: May 1, 2018 to April 30, will include an Electric Theory examination.
2021. The tenders shall include the dollar value for each operating The successful candidate is one who has a sound
year. Yearly tender amounts are due by June 1 of each contract year. mathematical and mechanical background, with good
The successful bidder will be required to show proof of insurance communications skills and a team player. A sound
(Certificate of insurance) working knowledge of the associated issues of Health
The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. and Safety regulation and legislation is also required.
Bidders must enclose a cheque dated June 1, 2018 for the current year Successful performance in this position is dependent
operation with the tender. Tenders may mailed with a post mark no upon sound technical ability, good communication and
later than March 30, 2018, be hand delivered to a Board Member or organizational skills, and by the nature of the position, the
submitted before 7 p.m. at the LSB public meeting on April 3, 2018. individual must be physically fit for this work and be able
Opening of the sealed tenders and awarding of the contract will take to respond in a reasonable time to after hour call-outs.
place at the Local Service Board public meeting scheduled for 7 p.m., Espanola Regional Hydro services some 3300
April 3, 2018 at the Whitefish Falls Community Center, Whitefish customers in the three communities of Espanola,
Falls, ON. Massey and Webbwood.
Complete terms and conditions of the Operating Agreement are posted The service centre is located in Espanola which is
on the Board’s website: https://rainbowcountrylsb.wordpress.com situated some 75kms west of Sudbury and 45kms
Questions can be directed to [email protected] north of Manitoulin Island. Visit the websites at
www.espanola.ca and www.sables-spanish.ca for more
Nicky Lamothe - PUBLISHER information pertaining to the three communities we
serve.
STAFF We welcome all applications, but will advise only those
Andrew Vondette - Office Sales-Graphic Design Advertising Manager selected for an interview. All applications will be
Rayann Muncaster - Office Sales/Production Co-ordinator retained for one (1) year for future opportunities.
OFFICE & ART SUPPLIES Muriel Leblanc - Office Sales Manager APPLICATIONS STATING QUALIFICATIONS AND
EXPERIENCE WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL April 2,
Doreen Track - Office Sales/Data Entry 2018 AND MAY BE ADDRESSED TO:
Richard Gagnon - Production
705-869-6883 Bill Leeney - Graphic Design ESPANOLA REGIONAL HYDRO
Vickie Trahan - Bookkeeping 598 SECOND AVE
email: [email protected] Donna McDonald - Proof Reading ESPANOLA, ON P5E 1C4
Around&About is printed locally by OJ Graphix INC. Rosalind Russell - Correspondence Fax: (705) 869- 2433
PJ Baskey - Office Sales/Production E-mail: [email protected]

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Some Friendly Help From Island Neighbours Assists Two Espanola Area Groups

Members of the Little Current and Legion member, Linda $1,000 cheque to Canadian the Catch the Ace Lottery.
Lions Club and Little Current Bowerman, presented a cheque Tire representative, JP Lamothe The progressive prize for next
Legion Branch #177 were for $1,950 to Community for Jumpstart, which provides Wednesday’s Catch the Ace
in Espanola mid-March to Living Espanola to go towards funding to children who can’t draw will be $1,000 plus 30% of
support not one, but two local programs and services. afford registration and/or this week’s ticket sales.
organizations. They then made their way equipment for sports. Tickets are available at the CLE
Lions President, Bruce Burnett to Canadian Tire to present a The money was raised through office.

CLE PRESENTATION: Little Current Lions Club members, JUMP START CANADIAN TIRE: Little Current Lions Club
President Bruce Burnett, Treasurer Mike Dubreil and club members, members, President Bruce Burnett, Treasurer Mike Dubreil and club
Junior Cub Chloe Bowerman, Eunice Beaudoin and Lori Draper, members, Junior Cub Chloe Bowerman, Eunice Beaudoin and Lori
as well as Little Current Legion Member, Linda Bowerman, join Draper join Canadian Tire spokesperson, JP Lamothe and Controller
Community Living Espanola CEO Louise Laplante and staffer, Stacey VanAllen in presenting a cheque for $1,000 for the Jump Start
Kathy Ainslie in presenting a cheque for $1,950 to go towards Program.
supporting local programs and services. Photos by Rosalind Russell

Espanola Minor Ball
2018 Registration

at Espanola Recreation Complex On:

TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
6:00 PM TO 8:00 PM

MARCH 20, 21, 22 & 27, 28, 29 - APRIL 3, 4, 5
Registration Fee

T-Ball - $50, All other divisions $60
Coaches and umpires needed.

Contact Chad Lamothe

705-869-8430