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Hours: FOR ALL OF But Ended Up In The Toilet
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Tuesday Closed
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Friday 9-5 instead of change, after the fourth wave of drink. But, no. Don’t. First you don’t want
the COVID-19 has eased off until the fifth to get caught in gridlock without a plastic
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and a temporary truce with China, not to find yourself.
CLAUDINE mention gorgeous fall weather — a bit of a Like the man in Turkey who got so drunk
BICHETTE calm has settled across the land. Ordinary. he went missing from his village and later
Routine. Good. stumbled into a group of people with
REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE I swear I began to write this column about flashlights who were looking for him. He
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www.realnorthernliving.ca to The States but then I heard about this guy hours. It wasn’t until somebody yelled his
driving in heavy traffic on Hwy. #401 who name that he realized he had joined his
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US border opening when I remembered a thanked Lucifer. The former member of
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how husband and wife, actor Daryl Sabara his cocaine with a British Airways flight
and singer Meghan Trainor, have identical, attendant and was barred from Germany for
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good points,” said the guy who your own joke here that rhymes Ladder Climb Nets Funds For Muscular
was also arrested by a cop for with Rodin’s masterpiece.) Dystrophy Canada
peeing on the officer’s cruiser. I started to worry that I might
And yes, if you witness a person have paruresis, an obsession of He raised over $2,000 for the a thank you to the Nairn &
taking a piddle in your Pinot toilets until I remembered I do cause. Hyman Fire Department,
Noir or as the Brits say, draining own a roll of toilet paper with McVey says with that success, Jeremy’s Truck Stop, and the
the radiator on an official police Donald Trump’s photo gracing they will be making it an people who donated to the
vehicle then yes… you can call each and every tissue… and annual event and extends cause.
911. I thought yeah, that’s entirely
Now knee deep in the proverbial possible. Agnes Michon, Aka Mrs. Santa
outhouse, the column did in fact I sincerely apologize for writing Claus Has Passed Away
cross the border into Wisconsin this column which began with
where police are trying to locate good intentions and a drive illness and good times, she
a sculpture stolen from an art fair through Western New York and has made, recycled, and
last month. “Dumpty Humpty” ended up in the loo. It might bought over 10,000 toys
is a large, bronze nursery rhyme explain why I wet the bed until for the Espanola Lions
character sitting on a toilet with my second year of marriage. Club Toy Drive.
his pants around his ankles and a For a comment or a signed Michon was also known
book in his hands. It’s not exactly copy of The Dog Rules - for transforming her
Rodin’s “The Thinker” but it is Damn Near Everything email: home into a Christmas
worth $1400. (Please make up [email protected] wonderland and opening

Espanola Lions Club Enters Agreement McKerrow’s Agnes Michon the doors to visitors to
With Town For Ice Oval Maintenance aka Mrs. Santa Claus has been view the display.
an inspiration to hundreds for Funeral arrangements are in
Espanola Council has and safety gear. the last three decades. the process of being made.
Michon passed away last Tuesday. She was 82.
unanimously agreed to enter a She also says the agreement is for For the past 26 years through Family photo – Monique
Michon
partnership agreement with the three years and it is the final say

EspanolaLionsClubforpreparing of Public Works as to whether

and maintaining the Skating Oval the ice is safe for public use and

adjacent to the complex. all COVID-19 protocols must be Espanola Council Signs Lease For Tennis
And Pickleball
MayorJillBeersaystheagreement maintained.

provides the terms of partnership Beer adds council also agreed to

which enables the Espanola Lions donate to the Lions to supplement Espanola council has given to the Espanola Golf and
its approval to signing a lease Country Club.
volunteers to maintain the site the additional cost of insurance with the Espanola Golf & As to the proposed
Country Club for tennis and renovations, that is a matter
while meeting certain obligations as required by the municipality at pickleball courts. for future discussion.
Council has agreed to execute A proposal is still on the table
such as insurance, police checks a maximum of $340 per year. an agreement between the to look at upgrading the courts
town and the golf club for the for the shared sports, which
New Book For Children From Local Author public use of the tennis and will be discussed at upcoming
pickleball courts belonging meetings
Scruffy the Kid arrives
back from his big adventure Tender Accepted For Complex Roof
and is surprised when he Repair And Dehumidifier
was greeted at the fence by
a hopping, squawking sea Espanola council has given Council had approved the
of excitement, all straining
to get a look at him and approval to a tender to repair tender be awarded to SRS
realizes he can be a
superhero sharing positive the roof at the complex and Contracting for $494,400 plus
messages to all the farm’s
Photo - Lynn Halliday with her inhabitants. the installation of a new taxes.
second book of the Goat Tails Halliday adds the book is a
series. Photo provided by Lynn perfect addition to the original dehumidifier. He adds the municipality will
Halliday and used with permission. and is available at Robinson’s
Pharmasave and RemedyRX Public Works manager Joel receive up to 25% funding for
Goat Tails are a series of stories in Espanola and from Chapters,
all about life on a family farm on Amazon, and Book Depository. Yusko says a roof assessment the project from the NOHFC
Manitoulin Island. The profits from all book sales
Lynn Halliday says her second go to support camp ABK, the was carried out last year to see Community Rural and
book is a look at the crazy antics local Christian Camp.
of all the critters that occupied For the link, visit her website on what was causing ice damming Enhancement Fund.
her farm, especially the goats. facebook..
She says, in this second book, and summer condensation. Yusko says the project includes

He says corrosion was found replacing the dehumidifier,

and the report identified that installing a reflective ceiling,

some work had to be carried repairing damaged flashing, and

out to repair and prevent any installing a heat trace along the

further damage. eave to mitigate ice damming.

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his home on October 18, 2021 at the age of
SERVICES 74. Dear son of the late Teasdale & Elaine
Russell. Loving father of Fredrick Scott
RUBY’S PAD & RUBY SNAXX B & D NORTHERN Russell of Markham and Kimberly Legault
BAKERY - WANTED: “DIRTY CONTRACTING – Siding, (Marcel) of Wahnapitae. Cherished
DOGS” any breed or size! We Capping, Eavestrough. Serving our grandfather of Jolie, Allison and Hannah.
are accepting ALL fur babies for local community, Espanola & Nairn Beloved brother of Shelley Kirkpatrick of
their grooming needs. We are now Area. Call 705-988-0598. CR 11/9 Mount Forest, Kathie Russell of Sudbury
booking appointments for our and the late Wayne Russell. Also, will be
Christmas Groom and Free Portrait sadly missed by many friends & relatives.
package! Our doggie treat bakery Cremation with a Celebration of Life and
is up and running with a variety of interment of ashes will be at a later date.
healthy treats to satisfy your fur Arrangements by BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME Ltd, Espanola.
babies cravings! Check us out on
facebook @rubyspadgrooming to TOTAL CONTRACTING
see our bakery availability list and SERVICES - Carpentry, renovations,
remember to bundle and save! We painting, drywalling, tile & grout, Trudeau – Kenneth John of Sagamok
are located in Mckerrow (705) 863- flooring, bathrooms, siding, windows, passed away in his home on October 11,
2965. 11/2 steel & shingle roofing, decks, tree 2021 at the age of 60. Dear son of the late
RESTORATIVE FOOT CARE - cutting, dump runs. Call 705-936- Peter & Florence (nee Gadabushie) Trudeau.
Offering in home foot care services, 6160 10/12 - R Beloved father of D’Arcy (Aimee) of
specific to you. Assessments, Sagamok. Loving grandfather of Sasha,
treatments, mobility techniques & Call 705-869-6883 Natalie, D’Arcy, Christopher and one great
education. Certified for diabetics. grandchild Kamea. Dear brother of Mabel
Call: 705-662-6343. 11/9 To Place Your Caron (Zeff) of Kamloops, Jeannette
McQuabbie (late Peter) of Sudbury, Paul of
Classified Ad!! Sagamok and the late Peter Jr., Cecile, Adam
and Karen. Also, will be sadly missed by
THANK YOU many friends & relatives. Visitation was on
October 14, 2021 in the Multi Cultural Centre, Sagamok at 5:30 PM.
SEMI RETIRED PAINTER - To THANK YOU - The family of the Funeral Service was on October 16, 2021 in the Multi Cultural Centre
do small jobs. Empty apartments, late Velma Foster would like to at 1 PM. Cremation to follow with interment of ashes at a later date.
single rooms. Large jobs can express our thanks to everyone for Arrangements by BOURCIER FUNERAL HOME Ltd, Espanola.
be broken into 3 or 4 small jobs. their sympathy and support during
Bartering available. Call Gerald or the loss of our mother. The acts of Solomon (Assinabe) – Mary Lorraine of
Janice 705-583-2181. 10/26. kindness, letters of condolences, Sagamok passed away peacefully in her
ESPANOLA SELF STORAGE cards, flowers, food, Mass home on October 12, 2021 at the age of
– 6x8 and 8x10 Storage units Offerings, and donations were 93. Dear daughter of the late Alex and
available in Espanola. Located comforting at the difficult time. Elizabeth (nee McLeod) Assinabe.
behind the car wash. Call 705-869- Special thank you to Father Gilles Beloved wife of the late Joseph Solomon.
8405. 11/02 - R Grandmont for attending at the Loving mother of Doris (Earl), Lawrence
LION LANDSCAPING - are you hospital, his prayers, and words of (Alma-Jean), John (Janet), Bentley
ready for winter? we are offering, inspiration. Thank you also to Dr. (Sandy predeceased), Norma (partner
leaf blowing and leaf removal, Dube and the staff of the Espanola Mike), Mary (partner Calvin) all of
wood stacking, garden beds pruned General Hospital emergency Sagamok. Ray Solomon of Toronto.
back, final grass cuts if needed. Call department and acute care for their Josephine, Benny and Judy all
705-865-1039 or Text 249-878- professional care and kind words. predeceased. Cherished by 24
7205. 11/2 Many doctors and health care grandchildren, Virginia, Samantha, Adam, Terri, Tiffany,
professionals at the Espanola Long Alexandra, Casey, Amanda, Brandon, Lawrence Jr, Jason, Vincent,
FOR SALE Term Care helped make Velma’s Tony, Aaron, Jolene, Charlotte, Miles, Joel, Alicia, Lewis, Justin,
last years as optimistic as possible Lance, Ryan and Rosemary and 48 great grandchildren and 4
FOR SALE – 4 tires and rims especially during covid. We thank great-great grandchildren. Dear sister of Evelyn Trudeau of Sault
#p215/60R1B. $100.00. Also each of you. Thank you to Paroisse Ste. Marie and the late Raymond Assinabe. Survived by sister in
Limited amount of dry wood. Call St. Jude Parish’s amazing choir laws Marilyn Southwind, Mary Wemigwans and Trisha Hajt.
Greg for more info 705-822-4734. and all who volunteered at Velma’s Lorraine was an outgoing and fun-loving woman who enjoyed
10/19 Memorial Mass. Thank you also playing bingo, cards, puzzles, step-dancing, gardening,
to Bourcier Funeral Home for the hunting/skinning, knitting, cooking and taxi driving. She will be
professional manner in which all deeply missed by family and friends. She was also a residential
arrangements were conducted. school survivor. Visitation was on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at
Sincerely, The Family of Velma 6 pm at the New Community Centre, Sagamok. Funeral Service on
Foster Friday, October 15, 2021 at 2 pm Arrangements by BOURCIER
FUNERAL HOME Ltd, Espanola.

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COVID-19 has changed tapes will be kept securely on

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meetings, but to protect the Council agreed the town Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser - Saturday, November 6. Get
tickets at the club Friday’s & Saturday’s 4-8 pm or Sunday’s Noon
council some changes had clerk will be responsible for - 6 pm. Call for more details and leave a message 705-869-4269.
Craft Sale – Every Thursday at the Sr. Drop-In-Centre (799
to be made affecting closed authorizing access to such Queensway) from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Every week until
Christmas.
meetings in Espanola. records in accordance with Samaritans Purse Christmas Gift boxes - Anyone interested
in operation Christmas Child, you can text me at 705 506
Espanola council agreed applicable legislation. 5702 and I will be happy to get the boxes to you.
GriefShare Program - St. George’s Church is offering a 13 week
to continue providing their The move will provide legal GriefShare program starting October 14-2021. For more info please
call (705)691-0971 or Email [email protected]
live link on their home page protection to councillors 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
and archive the meetings to and the municipality but Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m.
Elks Lodge 346 Hospital Equipment Donations - If you
YouTube for the public to also protect individuals or are in need of any hospital beds, wheelchairs, shower chairs
or commodes etc, please call Steve Philpott at 249-879-8634.
review at any time. private matters protected by Al-Anon Support for families and friends - Troubled by
someone’s drinking. Meetings every Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. at
Council has also decided to the Municipal Act and other St George’s Anglican Church, Tudhope St. More information
@ al-anon.org
video and audio tape their legislation.
Do you have a NOTE for the Community? We invite not-for-profit organizations
closed sessions, but those to submit information on their upcoming events in writing no later than

Permanent Facility Supervisor Sought For Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. 25 Word Limit. E-mail: [email protected]
Espanola Regional Recreation Complex
Recipe
Espanola council unanimously He told council to ensure the
approved the hiring of a town can meet its service This recipe for potato
permanent facility supervisor demands, such as management wedges is my new favourite.
for the Espanola Regional of staff, overall operations and The combination of garlic,
Recreation Complex. maintenance, that the position Italian seasoning and
Public Works department head needs to be filled permanently. parmesan makes a delicious
Joel Yusko says a temporary After some discussion about appetizer or side dish. Be sure to use russet potatoes, for best
supervisor was put in place in costs and job description, results. They can be dipped in your favourite salad dressing
August to address the shortage council agreed to advertise to or in ketchup.
and the vacancy became fill the position on a permanent
permanent in late September. basis. Baked Garlic Parmesan Potato Wedges

North Shore Search And Rescue Hosting A • 3-4 large russet potatoes skin on, sliced into wedges
Voluntary Road Toll • 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons salt
Photo: North Shore Search and Rescue will once again be hosting a voluntary • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
road toll to raise funds for their organization. Photo by Rosalind Russell • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
North Shore Search and to allow the volunteers to • Ketchup, ranch, or blue cheese dressing for dipping

Rescue will once again be host a voluntary road toll on Preheat oven to 375. Lightly grease a large baking sheet
or line with parchment paper and set aside. Place potato
hosting a voluntary road November 13th from 9 am to wedges in a large bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and toss to
coat. In a small bowl whisk together salt, garlic powder, and
toll to raise funds for their 5 pm between the entrance Italian seasoning. Sprinkle potato wedges with the shredded
cheese, tossing to coat, then sprinkle with the seasoning
organization. of Home Hardware and the mixture. Place potato wedges on prepared baking sheet in a
single layer with skin-sides-down. Bake for 25-35 minutes
The organization does not entrance to Canadian Tire on until potatoes are fork-tender and golden. Serve with your
favourite dipping sauce.
receive any government Hwy 6.
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supports and must raise its The organization, with help

own funds to maintain its from Public Health Sudbury

equipment, training, and and Districts, will ensure all

insurance. COVID-19 safety precautions

Espanola council has agreed are adhered to.

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