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Tragedy in Latchford

Two die in mishap on Montreal River

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

LATCHFORD — Tragedy gripped the tightly knit community of Latchford last week after two men died in a boating mishap on the lower Montreal River.

The Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has identi ed the two deceased men following the incident on May 24 at 11:30 a.m.

The police say the deceased individuals are George Brunton, 90, and Robert (Bob) Hachey, 74, both residents of Latchford.

A police diver from the Underwater Search and Rescue Unit, based out of Gravenhurst, located the two men on Wednesday, May 25, a day after they went missing in the icy waters near the Latchford Dam.

Both men were described as avid shermen and loved boating on Bay Lake together.

Brunton served in the Canadian Navy as a seaman during the Korean War. Hachey was known as the friendly attendant at the Latchford land ll site.

Hachey’s daughter Carole Hachey, who lives in Hamilton, drove immediately to Latchford upon hearing the news.

“It was the longest drive of my life,” she said. “My dad loved everyone and he would give the shirt o his back to help others, and he often did. There is something to be said for saying I love you at the end of phone calls. My dad and I always did that. I knew he loved me and he knew I loved him. This is very di cult.”

In a previous interview with The Temiskaming Speaker for the 2021 Remembrance Day tabloid, Brunton said, “I love it here in Latchford. I have been here 25 years and Bay Lake is my lake. I love water, boats and ships.”

Darlene Wroe Speaker Reporter

SEQUENCE OF EVENTS

The pontoon boat from which the men were shing became tangled up in a large yellow safety boom extending across open water near the dam just before noon hour on May 24.

An eyewitness, who didn’t want his name published, told The Speaker that he observed the men waving from their boat for assistance after the boat became stuck on the safety boom line.

Two men then arrived in a boat

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that had been docked at nearby Bay Lake to assist the boaters in distress.

The men tied a rope to the pontoon boat and attempted to tow it to safety. The boat was observed

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Sponsor still needed for ski club fundraiser

ENGLEHART - Englehart council has concluded that it cannot act as a sponsor for the fundraising venture by the Englehart Nordic Ski Club.

The town has also concluded that it must terminate an agreement with the ski club in which it had taken ownership of the club’s trail groomer. The ownership originally had been changed so that the groomer could be insured under the town’s plan. The ski club has been looking into selling the groomer and using some of those proceeds toward purchasing a newer used groomer for which it is fundraising.

The ski club, which operates at the Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park, had recently asked the town for its assistance in its fundraising efforts by being a sponsor and by providing tax receipts to people who donate.

However, the town has concluded that it cannot.

If it were to sponsor the Nordic Ski Club in that way, it would not be able to deny sponsoring any other area group which made the request, even if it were a group whose goals the town was not in agreement.

“The law says we can’t,” Councillor Doug Metson commented at the town’s May 25 council meeting.

“We can’t pick and choose who we could allow,” explained town chief administrative o cer Malorie Robinson.

If the town provided tax receipts for the ski club, any organization could expect the same support, clerk/deputy treasurer Hailey Clarke explained.

The town has agreed that it will continue to try to help the ski club nd a di erent sponsor.

Mayor Nina Wallace explained that the regulations guiding use of charitable tax receipts was changed in 2012. The town had been able to sponsor the rehabilitation of the 701 Steam Locomotive because the locomotive belongs to the town, she noted.

In a later email comment to The Speaker, ski club representative Liz Robitaille emphasized the importance of the project to raise funds to purchase a newer groomer.

“The winter operations of the Englehart Nordic Ski Club grooming trails for cross-country and skate skiers as well as our snowshoe trails is a great outdoor winter experience and is very important to the citizens of Englehart and surrounding communities.” She added “a dependable groomer has been crucial to providing this winter activity for the past 40-plus years.”

COVID trends heading “in the right direction”

TEMISKAMING SHORES – All signs in Temiskaming and Ontario as a whole are pointing to the decline of COVID-19’s sixth wave, says the district’s acting medical ocer of health.

The public must continue to be careful, “but certainly trends are moving in the right direction,” said Dr. Glenn Corneil in a phone interview earlier this week.

Outbreaks were declared over at Northview Nursing Home in Englehart and Extendicare Tri-Town in Haileybury earlier this week.

As of noon yesterday (May 31), the only active outbreak continuing in South Temiskaming was at Temiskaming Lodge in Haileybury.

The district did record two deaths linked to COVID-19 in the past week, bringing the total to date to 25. Twenty-one have occurred since the beginning of the year.

In its latest update, the Timiskaming

Health Unit reported three patients had been admitted to hospitals in the district due to COVID, including one in intensive care.

As in the general population, the impact of COVID-19 on sta ng at the district’s hospitals has also eased.

Corneil said the number of sta o work because of the virus is “way down, compared to the peak.”

Tra c at vaccination clinics has slowed, but he said that was to be expected, given the timing of booster shots.

He said public health is waiting on direction from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization as to any vaccination of the very youngest segment of the population, from six months of age to ve.

In Quebec, the province has opened eligibility for a fourth dose, also known as a second booster shot, to anyone aged 18 and older.

In Ontario, a fourth shot is available to the general population aged 60 and older.

Corneil said he’s heard no indication of

expanded eligibility before the fall.

MONKEYPOX

Meanwhile, the health unit is being kept up to date on the monkeypox virus, the rst cases of which were found in Canada in May.

“It’s on our radar, and we’ve been communicating with the eld so it’s on their radar,” Corneil said.

The virus is still categorized as “quite rare,” he said, and the risk to the general population is low.

Public Health Ontario reports that the rst human case of the monkeypox virus was identi ed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in 1970.

Most human infections continue to be reported from the DRC, but it’s now considered to be endemic in several countries in central and western Africa.

As of last week, some 230 cases had been reported in countries where the virus is not endemic. No deaths had been reported.

At that time, 25 cases had been reported in Quebec and one in Ontario.

While it can be transmitted by respiratory means, Corneil said it tends to spread through physical contact.

He said public health is informing health care providers about the symptoms they should be looking for, testing procedures, and what personal protective equipment should be used.

REVIEW

The health unit is also in the process of reviewing all its programs as part of public health’s pandemic recovery plan.

Just as hospitals face a surgical backlog, Corneil said public health must also catch up with work that had been put on hold as a result of the pandemic.

Some public health jurisdictions, for example, have found a decline in routine childhood vaccinations.

Corneil said that hasn’t been the case in Temiskaming where, working with primary care, numbers have been “robust,” he said.

But it is looking at all its work to prioritize programs, he said.

Members of the OPP Underwater Search and Rescue Unit from Gravenhurst were on the scene of a capsized pontoon boat at the Latchford Dam May 25. A police diver was receiving assistance getting his gear on as the search for two missing men played out on the Montreal River. The bodies were found and the capsized boat was pulled from the Montreal River later that day. (Sta photo by Sue Nielsen)

Diane Johnston

Speaker Reporter

After a long pandemic break, OFSAA sports are back for soccer and track B1

E-bike theft

COBALT – Police are searching for an electric bike and the culprit or culprits who stole it from downtown Cobalt.

Temiskaming OPP say the theft from a Lang Street property occurred sometime overnight May 22-23.

Stolen was a 2021 blue and black NCM Aspen e-bike, valued at $2,500.

Anyone with any information about the theft is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

Tips may also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at https://ontariocrimestoppers.ca, where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.

Charges

TEMISKAMING SHORES – A Temiskaming Shores resident has been charged following a dispute at a Temiskaming Shores business last month.

Temiskaming OPP were called to a Shepherdson Road location in New Liskeard at around 3:40 p.m. May 12.

Police say their investigation revealed that a disagreement escalated into threats being made against employees.

A 59-year-old was arrested in Dymond May 19 and charged with two counts of uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm as well as one count of harassing communications.

Englehart Bulletin Board

Englehart’s Early Years

The Edwards Family Heritage CHAPTER 123

With Doug Edwards

I’m glad I have a good neighbour. He came over with a tractor with a mulcher on the back to work my garden. Six inches of soft soil makes it easy to plant my garden. This year I made the rows crossways about 14-feet long. Generally I used a homemade machine to pull behind my four-wheeler to dig a trench, apply fertilizer that allowed some dirt to fall back over the fertilizer. Then I planted my potatoes by hand using two disks o a seed drill to cover. This

year, with a smaller garden, I used a string to mark the rows with a hoe to make a ridge to plant a row of corn, half a row of beans and peas. The carrots and beets I have an adjustable push seed planter with adjustable holes for di erent size seeds. I still manage to get the seed too thick.

When I was in Costa Rica they planted carrots by hand on their knees two inches apart. The corn was planted with the beans, which used the corn to climb up. Hand labour was an asset. They grew enough to export.

In Canada, with all the machinery available, people have to come in from other countries as Canadians turn their noses up at these kinds of jobs.

As sore as I was I managed to plant three varieties of potatoes over the two days while the weather was nice and now I am enjoying the rain to start the seeds. My owers look good and the next full moon is the middle of June. Here’s hoping we don’t get a heavy frost like last year.

The apple trees are in bloom. We had no apples last year. How many more years I will put

Two die in mishap on Montreal River

Continued from A Front vre said the loss of the two men is monumental to Latchford.

capsizing a short time later.

The strong current and cold water impeded any further attempts to rescue the two men and the eyewitness then placed a call to 911.

A technical issue at the Latchford Dam delayed the recovery e orts until the next day. The OPP divers had to give up the search on the evening of May 24 and returned the next day to the same location to search for the men. The police diver then located the two underneath the capsized pontoon boat by late morning on May 25.

in a garden I guess is up to the Lord and my determination - as long as I can climb on my fourwheeler sidesaddle and pull my tools behind me I can get around the yard. Years ago Norma would look after the garden and four children, mow the grass, get the meals, help plant the potatoes sitting on the potato planter. Every year we added more elds and animals, which meant she became a tractor driver working the elds ahead of me while I followed up with the seed drill. Now it’s time to let others take over feeding the masses.

I hear people complain about the high cost of food but imagine if a farmer was paid for his time, with paid holidays. We put our faith in the weather to give us a crop. Faith that we would get a market with a fair price, with governments who make rash choices, disrupting markets. There are people who don’t believe in marketing boards for farmers, yet we have unions who can stop work for more wages. I was born a farmer and will die a farmer. I had to make up my mind to farm full time or work out. The day I decided enough was enough I never looked back. We travelled and enjoyed life, the church and the people we met on our way. What I grow and don’t need will end up at the food bank.

An OPP helicopter, part of the OPP Aviation Services-Helicopter Sector could be seen ying over the Latchford Dam and along the Montreal River throughout the two-day ordeal.

COMMUNITY ICONS

Many people in the Town of Latchford held the deceased men in high regard. A sizeable contingent of Latchford residents had gathered around the dam waiting to hear news of the men as the search played out.

Latchford Mayor George

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“Because of the involvement of both of these gentlemen in Latchord their loss is felt throughout our small community. In my humble opinion, at this time Latchford is truly a town in mourning over the tragic loss of these two ne fellows and we will do our best to console both families.”

Latchford councillor Francine Miller Blowe and her husband were among the concerned people who were standing vigil at the site.

They brought hot soup and sandwiches to the 15 or so police o cers at the scene as they expressed their deepest concerns about the missing men.

Latchford resident and volunteer re ghter Natalie Hunter described the two men with fondness.

“Both George and Bob were exceptional men and will be forever missed and remembered for their love and kindness of all.”

The investigation continues under the auspices of the O ce of the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service.

Timmins 1 fire under control

DISTRICT (Staff) – Progress continues to be made against a forest fire burning west of Shining Tree.

On May 25, the status of the wildfire known as Timmins 1 was upgraded from “being held” to “under control,” meaning it had received sufficient suppression to ensure no further spread. The fire was spotted May 10, and is located about two kilometres southeast of Morin Village and half a kilometre north of Barager’s Lake.

It is by far the largest in the region, stretching over some 1,445 hectares. At one point, it forced the closure of Highway 560 between Elk Lake and Highway 144, and prompted an advisory to evacuate Shining Tree.

CLARIFICATION

The Veterans Wall of Honour being created at the Bunker Military Museum in Cobalt will accept the names of all veterans, and not just area veterans. The Speaker apologizes for the inaccurate information that appeared in a story in the Temiskaming Speaker on May 25.

Rotary receipts to rise with roses

TEMISKAMING

SHORES (Staff)

– A rose is a rose is a...Rotary fundraiser.

For the first time in three years, the Temiskaming Shores and Area Rotary Club is able to offer its traditional Rotary Rose Day fundraiser.

Darlene Wroe

Speaker Reporter

For $35, you can order a dozen roses, or, for $20, a dozen carnations.

Proceeds support the Rotary Club’s youth programs and other efforts in the community.

Order forms have been distribut-

ed to local businesses.

The deadline to submit completed forms – by fax to 705-6723267 or email to claudemleveille@ gmail.com – is June 8.

The fresh flowers will be delivered to business locations on June 14.

Creative Awakenings at Englehart library June 5

exhibition since the pandemic and the gallery space at the Englehart and Area Historical Museum is not available at this time.

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ENGLEHART - The Englehart and Area Artists have been welcomed into the Englehart Public Library to exhibit their show Creative Awakenings on June 5.

This is the first time the club has shown its artwork at the library, and the first show since the pandemic started in March 2020. There will be no nails going into the walls, so the artworks will be set on easels or propped where a space is available.

Visitors will be welcomed between the hours of 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday and refreshments will be served.

The Englehart and Area Artists have not held an art

“We’re going to do it,” said art club member Linda Mustard of the artists’ wish to have an exhibition.

“It’s been a long time since we had a show.”

She expressed gratitude to the library for allowing the art club to use the space.

The club has 20 members, and although not all are expected to have works in the show, those who are participating will include two or three of their pieces.

Among the many accomplished exhibitors will be well-known artist Lionel Venne.

It’s expected some of the art will remain at the library in the days and weeks ahead.

At the time of the Haileybury Fire of October 4th 1922, I was six years old. The day was scorching hot and the air oppressive for an October day, more like mid-summer. We were playing in the backyard, as usual, during the early morning. Sometime before noon, our father [Howard Dunbar] returned home early from his office to announce that he and a group of his friends were going out over the track to fight a fire which had started somewhere out the West Road. Children take events calmly and we went on with our small concerns. However, the air grew heavier and smellier and the sun turned to a reddish copper ball. Finally, we went indoors.

The next image that comes to mind was the return of our father from fighting the fire. His face was all streaked with black soot and the whites of his eyes were red from the smoke despite all their efforts, the town’s men had been unable to halt the onslaught of flames.

I can still see Mother [Elizabeth Dunbar] packing a huge cardboard box with essentials and her new winter coat. This box was tied with heavy cord, and since we had no car in those days, Dad dragged the box behind him down Brewster Street on our trek to the lakefront.

As we reached the Lake Shore Road, the smoke became so thick, impenetrable and dark that on could see nothing. We crossed the road to the shore and we sat on some blankets which had been brought along from home.

The next vivid memory comprises the explosion of the oil storage tanks at the end of the Haileybury dock. There was a supersonic bang and then the whole sky was lit up just like Firecracker Day only much, much brighter.

Time passed. It was night. My sister [Lib Dunbar] and I slept on our rocky beds by the lake and then, to me, came the most frightening time of all. Our father said that he was in the fire and the fire and that we would never see him again. I died a thousand deaths while he was away but finally he came back and said that the wind had changed, the fire had stopped just at the back or our house and that we could go home.

Then came the days of rehabilitation. So many people were without homes that those folks who had been spared such a fate opened wide their doors and I remember that we had people sleeping on mattresses on the floors at our house. The kindness and concern which emanate in times of tragedy are lessons in themselves, especially to children.

The bleakness of the landscape and that acrid smell of smoke still rest in my memory as reminders of that sad catastrophe which overtook our hometown on October 4th 1922.

To be a Volunteer please contact twhite@temiskamingshores.ca or the Haileybury Heritage Museum.

Margaret (Dunbar) Atchison’s Story

The Knights of Columbus New Liskeard #10809 Chapter sponsored a poster contest at English Catholic Central School and the winners were named May 13. The young artists received a $25 cash gift for their efforts. From the left are Chase Porter, Kaden Genier, and Jaxon Wookey. In the back row are Keira Wittmaack, Angelina Roy, Brooklyn Bloetjes and Knights of Columbus member Rory Moore. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)

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Calling on real advocacy

We are only a short time away from learning the makeup of our next provincial government.

We will learn the number of members of parliament in each party and the ridings they will represent.

However, what will it really signify of the future, and the improvements that we all need to see?

The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board has stated that there are nearly 300 people on a waiting list for social housing. Their income is not adequate to meet the market price being charged on average for monthly rent.

There are also 80 people who are on

a waiting list to receive mental health counselling.

There are numerous jobs throughout the riding that are open and seeking people to fill them, but many are high tech positions that require people who are capable of operating computers efficiently and capable of working independently.

Some require fluent bilingualism, and others require years of experience working in a business setting.

There are usually several positions opening in the municipal sector, but these positions also require training and years of experience.

The governments have started in-

vesting in people to offer skills training and facilitate education, apprenticeships and child care.

More of that is needed.

What is really needed right now is much more investment in people - the families, the students, those who can work but need training, transportation, housing, nourishing food, and mental health support and encouragement.

What we really need are people who have advocacy skills who can really get to work to help people resolve situations that are limiting them, whatever those may be.

Voting and listening

Tomorrow (June 2) is election day in Ontario as voters get their say on which leader and party will form the next provincial government.

It hasn’t been an exciting or, dare I say, particularly interesting campaign this time around.

There seems to be no doubt that Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives will form the next government – the only question is how big the majority.

Unless … unless the two (let’s call them) right of centre parties –Ontario Party and New Blue Party – siphon off votes from Ford’s Conservatives allowing a Liberal or NDP or maybe even a Green candidate to come up the middle.

Elections Ontario says that by

May 30 just over one million people had voted in 10 days of advance voting. That’s about 9.9 per cent of all eligible voters in the province.

“In comparison, during five days of advance voting at area advance polls in 2018, 698,609 voters, or 6.8 per cent of eligible voters, chose to cast their ballot.”

Those five extra days made an impact on turnout, so maybe the campaign is more interesting than one might think.

But I can honestly say none of this was on my mind last weekend when I went with friends to Casino Rama in Orillia to see a Beatle.

The Ringo Starr All-Starr Band was there for two shows and we saw them on the second night. My

friends are Beatles fans, me not so much, but I do appreciate their legacy and I like many of the early songs.

I wasn’t expecting much from the concert, but Colin Hay from Men at Work, Edgar Winter, Steve Lukather from Toto, Hamish Stuart from Average White Band, multiinstrumentalist and singer Warren Ham and studio drummer Gregg Bissonette were the excellent musicians. I found Lukather’s guitar work and Winter’s voice (and enthusiasm) the best parts of the show.

My friends weren’t particularly impressed with the non-Ringo parts of the concert, while I liked the non-Ringo parts best.

It’s funny to hear that Ringo,

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who’s never been a good singer, now has a better voice than Paul McCartney (based on some YouTube video’s I’ve seen). But Ringo was a good entertainer, flashing a lot of “peace and love” to the audience. They all seemed to be enjoying playing live for fans again and even middling fans like myself can be glad to finally see a Beatle live and in person.

Due to a technical issue, no responses were registered for last week’s poll on The Speaker’s website.

Another joins school board race in Temiskaming Shores area

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Staff)

– The unofficial candidates’ list for municipal and school board elections in Temiskaming Shores has grown a little longer.

Incumbent trustee Larry Wiwchar is running for re-election in Zone A of District School Board

Ontario North East.

Two trustees represent the zone, which covers much of the South Temiskaming area including Temiskaming Shores, Temagami and Elk Lake.

The only other school board candidate to announce his intention to

run is Roger Grégoire. Grégoire is seeking re-election as the Zone B trustee on the Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes Rivières.

For municipal council elections, two candidates have stepped forward – Chuck Durrant is running

for mayor and Theo Cull is running for one of six councillor seats.

Temiskaming Shores updates the unofficial list of candidates on the city’s website weekly on Friday afternoons.

Nominations close August 19, and elections will be held October 24.

Accessibility upgrades at The Shep proceeding

TEMISKAMING SHORES

(Staff) – Work to make the Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena more accessible will proceed this year.

But the project will tally almost $97,000 more than the $1 million budget.

To cover the higher than anticipated costs, the city will defer some work and use savings from

other projects that came in under budget.

The work at the arena includes accessibility features, including a new entrance, new flooring in the lobby, new bathrooms and lowered counters for ticketing and concessions, and improvements to the mechanical and ventilation systems.

In a report to city council, staff

said the project had been slated for 2020 but was postponed because of the pandemic.

It was included in the 2021 budget, but the lone bid received was not recommended because of its cost and timeline.

The city has received grants to cover more than half of the cost – $500,000 from FedNor and $100,000 from Employment and

Funding helping seniors stay engaged

TEMAGAMI (Staff) - During the COVID-19 pandemic it was learned that seniors in South Temiskaming were experiencing new levels of isolation and they needed to be supported in the various ways they can stay engaged in their communities.

Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Anthony Rota was in Temagami on May 20 to reveal details of two projects receiving funds through the New Horizons for Seniors program.

A total of $42,706 is being invested in Living Temagami Arts and Culture and Le Centre Culturel Artem in Temiskaming Shores.

“Helping seniors in Nipissing-Timiskaming stay active and connected is a priority for the Government of Canada,” said Rota in a press release.

Living Temagami Arts and Culture received $17,706 to help deliver senior fitness classes and heritage-sharing workshops to help keep seniors mentally, physically and socially engaged.

“It’s nice to see this funding going towards our seniors,” said Temagami Mayor Dan O’Mara in the release.

“Seniors are a big part of our community and the more we can get to help them get out and get involved the better our community is.”

Le Centre Culturel ARTEM in New Liskeard will receive $25,000 “to allow seniors to attend a workshop on the creation of videography for distribution” and have the opportunity to take part in monthly activities which support social interaction.

“Seniors have a wealth of knowledge and skills that they should pass on to future generations,” said the president of ARTEM, Réjeanne Belisle Massie, in the release.

“This project will motivate seniors to share that knowledge with young people and people from different cultures. That way our community will become more active and inclusive. This project allows us to continue our work in promotion and cultural contribution to our community and to the region.”

Rota said the money given to the two organizations would help communities “build a strong foundation for the future to meet the needs of an aging population.”

Social Development Canada.

On May 17, council accepted a $979,000 tender submitted by G&S Enterprises of Timmins.

It was $81,000 lower than the only other submission.

However, the city must also pay $61,670 in consulting costs, $38,000 in contingency costs, and $18,316 in non-recoverable HST.

To cover the shortfall, it’s using almost $29,000 saved on the purchase of a new chiller for the Shelley Herbert-Shea arena in Haileybury and a new ice resurfacer.

It’s deferring about $68,000 in accessibility work at the Spurline in New Liskeard and the purchase of a water softener at the Pool and Fitness Centre and a utility terrain vehicle.

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Mildred Westman

Mildred Westman passed away peacefully in London, Ontario, in her 99th year.

She was the beloved wife of the late Cliff Westman; mother to Marlene and her husband Bryan; and the devoted grandmother of Shannon (Steve), Adam and David Carter.

She was predeceased by her son Ron.

She also leaves behind three great-grandchildren – Josh, Oliver and Aidan.

Cremation has taken place, followed by interment at Valleyview Cemetery.

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Nancy Janet Hughes

It is with great sadness that her family announce Nancy’s passing at the Nipissing Serenity Hospice, on Monday, May 23, 2022.

She will be sadly missed by her siblings Susan Hughes (Bill Mackewn) and Jim Hughes (Toni). Nancy was the loving aunt to Jesse (Carly), Leah (Brian) and Michaela, and great aunt to Mason and Levy.

Nancy was an accomplished pianist and will be remembered by many for how she shared her gift with others.

Nancy received her Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto and has an ARCT both in Teaching and Performance.

Nancy taught piano for about 40 years to students of all levels, including the Music for Young Children program and the music-based pre-school program Little Fiddles.

Nancy was an accompanist and an examiner for the Royal Conservatory of Music and played double bass in the North Bay Symphony Orchestra.

Nancy was also a member of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association for over 24 years and held executive positions at both the branch and provincial levels.

“Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.” –Berthold Auerbach.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Martyn Funeral Home in North Bay on June 13, 2022, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Cremation has taken place and her ashes will be interred in the Pioneer Cemetery in New Liskeard.

If desired, donations to the Nipissing Serenity Hospice (https:// nipissingserenityhospice.ca/donate/) or the Ayn Rand Institute (https://ari.aynrand.org/donate/) or Ovarian Cancer Canada (https:// ovariancanada.org/Get-Involved/ Donate) would be appreciated by her family.

Online condolences at www.martynfh.com.

Barbara Ellen (Barker) Ritchie

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Barbara Ellen Ritchie on May 20, 2022, at her home in Bayfield, Ontario, at the age of 60.

She was born in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, January 22, 1962, to parents John and Frances Barker.

Barb is survived by her parents; a son, Christopher Douglas Ritchie of Cambridge, Ontario; and four granddaughters, Kayla, Madelyn, Deidre and Shea-Lynn.

Barb had two siblings – Patricia Barker of Guelph, Ontario, and her brother Peter Barker of Elkford, B.C.

Barb was a department manager for Walmart in Goderich until her retirement, leaving Goderich and settling down in Bayfield.

She was a member of the Goderich Art Club. She had a showing of her original artwork along with that of fellow artists at Elizabeth’s Art Gallery in Goderich.

Her artwork consisted of CPR Station, CN Train, Tombstone, two of Goderich’s lighthouses – one in black and white, and one in colour, in oil. She specified that they were “not for sale.”

Her artist’s statement follows, in her own words:

“My interest in art reflects my upbringing. My Father decided that I would achieve my best education by ‘seeing the world.’ He couldn’t bring me the world, but he showed me my country.

“As a family, we traveled all over Western and Central Canada. I’ve been up and down the Alaska highway at least twenty times, I’ve explored the Rockies and many other such wonderful places.

“Our Country is truly the most beautiful place in the whole world, and it’s a great inspiration to a ‘budding’ artist.

“Although I lack a formal education in art, I hope to one day be able to express my love for my wonderful country on canvas or paper.

“My family introduced me to the East Coast, and I hope to further explore this lovely region of Canada. We live in one of the last ‘Great Wildernesses’ left in the world, and this should be noted before it is lost to us forever.”

Barbara will be missed by her neighbours and friends from Goderich and Bayfield. She had many close friends for years; to name a few: Bob and Robin, Sherry and George, Laura and Rob, and many more.

She enjoyed nature, sitting outside, listening to the sounds of the birds and watching them at their feeders.

She had a beautiful soul – living in the hearts of those she touched, for nothing loved is ever lost, and she was loved so much.

Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be planned at an appropriate time in the future.

David Douglas Edwards

July 25, 1958 –September 7, 2021

David, known by many as Dave, spent his life fixing heavy equipment machinery but he passionately fixed tractors for himself and others.

Born and raised in Englehart, Ontario, he spent many years working for Grant Forest Products and Equipment. In the last 10 years, he lived and worked in Timmins, Ontario. He enjoyed his last five years working for Toromont Cat and sharing his knowledge with the younger generation.

Dave peacefully passed away on September 7, 2021, at the age of 63 after a lengthy battle with health issues at Health Sciences North. In his final days, he was surrounded by family and was honoured to meet his first grandchild.

Dave is survived by his wife, Gloria Edwards; children Darren (Danika) Edwards and Krista-Lynne Edwards (Jeff Forseth, Abigail); his parents Doug and Norma Edwards; sisters, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; uncle, aunt, and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his inlaws Jack and Rita Warren.

There will be a private family memorial by invitation only in June.

If you want to make a donation in David’s memory, his wishes were for you to choose a charity of your choice. He supported the Timmins and District Hospital, Health Sciences North, and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Lorraine Margaret Gagnon 1953-2022

It is with sorrow that the family announces the death of Lorraine Gagnon at the age of 69. Lorraine passed away suddenly at her home in Casey Township on Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Lorraine was born at Toronto February 28, 1953, to the late Norman Henden and the late Dorothy Law. Lorraine had a great love of horses and enjoyed riding whenever she could. She will be sadly missed.

Sadly missed by her loving husband Ron whom she married 51 years ago May 28, 1971, and by her son Matthew. Also left to mourn is her brother Gerry (Christine) Henden.

Lorraine’s final arrangements are entrusted to Buffam Leveille Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association will be gratefully acknowledged.

Condolences and contributions may be left at www.buffamleveille. com.

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Patricia “Pat” Lalonde on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the age of 74. Pat passed away at the Temiskaming Lodge in Haileybury. Pat was the youngest of three siblings born to the late Peter Wall and the late Alice Lemaire. Pat was predeceased by her parents; her husband Roger Lalonde; her siblings Cecil (Pierrette) Wall and Mavis (James) Hogan; niece and nephew Michael and Suzanne Hogan. Survived by nieces and nephews Laureen and Dan Hogan, Barbara, Clayton, Sanford, Robert, Donald and Danny Wall.

Pat married Roger Lalonde and they were blessed with two beautiful children, Julie (1974) and Michael (1979). Left in mourning are her children Julie and Michael; grandchildren Caleb, Jessica, Laila and Riley. Caleb was Grandmaman’s only grandson who was her knight in shining armour. Whenever he entered the room, she shone like a dazzling star. He made her feel special and very loved, especially when he held her hand and spoke soft and gentle to her. He could always make her laugh. Jessica was Grandmaman’s apple to her eye. She always complimented how beautiful she was. Jessica enjoyed dancing with Grandmaman. She always brought smiles to Grandmaman even on rainy days. Laila and Riley were Grandmama’s sweet little angels. They would cuddle up to her and share little kisses. They loved spending time playing with their Grandmaman. Grandmaman always loved bringing the girls to her garden to find delicious snacks like sweet carrots and yummy tomatoes. She will be dearly missed by her loving partner of twenty-plus years Jim Rutledge who loved her very much. Jim enjoyed playing the guitar and spending quality time together with Pat wherever they were as long as they were together. The Rutledge family will miss Pat’s love and zest for life.

Pat will always be remembered as a passionate and dedicated elementary school teacher. She had the ability to build a caring and trustworthy relationship with her

Kathleen “Kathy” Williams was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world suddenly and tragically on May 23, 2022, at the age of 62 in Evanturel Township.

Kathy lived in Englehart, Ontario, and was well known as a local hairdresser, school bus driver, sewer, and close friend to many in her community. Kathy was a member of the Good Shepherd Church in Englehart and always had a smile and helping hand to anyone at any time.

She will be greatly missed by her three children and 11 grandchildren: Matthew (and Adriana) Joiner, living in West Bay Centre, Newfoundland, and their four children Emily, Melanie, Mia and Lucas; Andrea (and Curtis) Charlton living in Kirkland Lake, Ontario, with their three

students. She treated all her students like they were her own children. Students and staff alike loved “Mme Lalonde.”

She had the privilege to teach in many local schools including Dymond Public, Kerns Public, Elk Lake Public, English Catholic Central and St. Patrick. She spent most of her years teaching French Immersion at Haileybury Public School. After many years of teaching Pat retired from being a full-time teacher to a retired supply teacher. She continued to do what she loved, “teach.”

Pat went on to enjoy many of her retirement days by doing some travelling in Western and Eastern Canada. Pat was an avid gardener with a green thumb who loved working in her flower gardens and growing a hearty vegetable garden. She enjoyed nature, sitting outside listening to the sounds of the birds and watching them at the bird feeders. Music and dancing were part of her soul and well-being. If she wasn’t engaged in her other activities, you were sure to hear her singing or see her jiving to a tune. She sat many nights around the campfire, and she loved entertaining herself with crossword puzzles. Pat had another true passion, “Chocolate.” She enjoyed any and all chocolate. A true chocoholic she was!

Pat was a wonderful caring mother, teacher, wife, aunt, caregiver, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all her neighbours and friends from Marsh Bay and abroad. She will be missed by everyone who knew her but certainly will not be forgotten.

A final acknowledgement and thanks to Dr. Don Davies and staff at the Temiskaming Lodge in Haileybury for the utmost care and compassion you showed our mother, Pat. Words can never express our gratitude to each and every one of you. In memory of Pat, donations can be made to the Alzheimer Society of Ontario.

The family received friends at the Buffam Leveille Funeral Home on Saturday, May 28, 2022, from 2 to 4 p.m. for a memorial gathering. Light refreshments were served. Condolences and memorial contributions may be left at www.buffamleveille.com.

children Kyle, Caetlyn and Caeleigh; Nathan (and Tawnya) Joiner living in Acton, Ontario, with their four children Julia, Ethan, Kyle and Avery.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth “Beth” and Richard “Dick” Williams and by her sister Rhonda Williams-Parent.

Kathy’s life will be honoured on Saturday, June 4, with a visitation at 1 p.m. and a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. at the Good Shepherd Church, 139 2nd Ave. W. Englehart, Ontario. We invite you to join us to help celebrate Kathy’s life.

A private family burial ceremony will take place later that day.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Good Shepherd Church or The Homefront Mission.

Helen Margaret Potter (nee Fergusson)

August 16, 1938

– May 27, 2022

In her 84th year, Helen passed on to glory peacefully in her sleep at Tri-Town Extendicare, Haileybury.

Predeceased by her husband Philip and daughter Gwen, she is survived by her children: Paul Potter and wife Lorraine with children Hilary and Nicholas; Marilyn Potter and children Wayne and Wendy; and Barry Potter and wife Liz with children Wyatt and Sally and Emily Seed and husband Jason.

She is also survived by her brothers Ron, Stan, Larry, Dwight Fergusson, and sister Kim Potter (David).

Upon completing grade 11 at Englehart High School, Helen started work at the Royal Bank in New Liskeard. After marrying Philip Potter, they moved west of Earlton to farm together and raise a family. Later she worked in both the Temiskaming Shores and Englehart medical communities.

Helen was a friend to many, and was actively involved in volunteering for many activities, including church functions, local fairs, and the cancer patient section at Temiskaming Hospital. She was a survivor of breast cancer, and afterwards provided hope and comfort to those who were stricken with the disease.

Mom loved to enter the local fairs with home crafts and baking. She and her good friend, Kathy Richards, would have friendly competitions. They enjoyed working together to get entries ready for the fairs, helping to support local events.

Her homemade Chelsea buns and butter tarts were not only enjoyed by all who visited her home but were also often donated as hotticket items for fundraising causes, such as the Temiskaming Beef Buddies 4H Club.

Mom was a supporter. She didn’t really like sports, but she attended Paul and Barry’s legion of games: soccer, basketball, track, whatever was going on. Her prayer was that her children would have fun, but that they would never be too good at sports and thus be distracted from the main life goal of serving Jesus Christ.

When her grandchildren were involved in an activity, whether music festival, hockey, 4H, or a school activity, they could count on Grandma to be there cheering them on.

The family would like to thank all of Mom’s friends for their visits and care over the years. We would especially like to thank the Englehart Hospital and Extendicare Haileybury for their professional care over Mom, especially during the challenges of the pandemic.

Mom lost the love of her life, Philip, almost three years ago, and has been waiting to be reunited with him and to be with her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. God answered her prayer on May 27.

The family will be holding a private burial at the Earlton Gospel Hall cemetery. A public memorial is being planned for later this summer, tentatively scheduled for August 13, 2022.

Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, or another charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of our dear mother, Thérèse Loranger.

After a short hospital stay, she passed away peacefully at her home on May 20, 2022, with her daughters by her side, shy of her 91st birthday.

She was predeceased by her husband Adrien (Jos) Loranger in 1989; two sons, Donald in 1975 and Raymond in 2012; two grandchildren, Stéphane and John-John; and a great-grandchild Maxime.

To mourn are her eight remaining children – Nicole (Michel Lacroix), Marielle (Jean Beaulac), Pierre, Jacinthe, Basil (Mary Galea), Daniel, France, and Martin.

Also to mourn are her grandchildren Jasmine, JeanPierre, Paul-André, Patrick, Francis, Chérie, Jérémie, Rebecca, Joshua, Emmanuelle, Mickael, Gabriel, Christopher, Rémi, Sam, Brandon, Jacob, Destiny, Nicholas (TJ) and Kayla; and 30 greatgrandchildren.

Thérèse was born in St-Maurice, Québec. At a young age, her family moved to Earlton where she, being the oldest, was her father’s righthand man. There was nothing she did not do.

In 1949 she was married to Jos and together bore ten children within 15 years.

Early on, they bought the Loranger dairy farm. Thérèse was a true farmer, a jack of all trades, a vet, a butcher, haying, seeding, baling, while raising her children. Alongside her spouse, she also raised pigs, chickens, and other animals.

Thérèse was very hard working, “not a moment to waste,” and somewhat of a perfectionist, striving to do one’s best – values she instilled in her children.

In 1975 the farm was sold to two of her children. This permitted her to dabble in building the Earlton Ford, selling tractors and farm equipment and later furniture refinishing.

Who does not remember the “twist wristing” contests at the local sales barn and hotel? Many men were afraid to tackle her as she had won most of them.

What a great cook she was – she would whip up a meal in no time, her pies and cinnamon rolls were some of her signature desserts. The table was full; often during the summer we could count 20 at the kitchen table for meals.

Her door was always open. She was very proud of her immense gardens, raspberry patch, and the preserves she would make to give most of them away in the later years.

Thérèse was very fond and appreciative of the delicious creamy milk Basil brought her from the family farm. We promised to keep the garden going and collect the crabapples in order to make that special juice Pierre loved so. She very much looked forward to the telephone calls from Daniel, keeping her informed on his car dealer business. And those two little pooches, Geisha and Rufus, she just adored them as for Frances company. Thérèse would love to hear about Jacinthe and the grandchildren out West.

And she was very appreciative of Nicole and Marielle who made sure she had everything she needed. What a heart she had for her children, always giving.

Her funeral mass was held May 24 at 11 a.m. at the Earlton St. Jean Baptiste church, with Father Germain Turcotte officiating. It was followed by interment at the Earlton cemetery on May 25.

Robert Joseph Hachey

1947 -2022

With heavy hearts the family announce the death of Robert Hachey at the age of 74. Robert passed away tragically on the Montreal River as the result of a boating accident on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Born at Bathurst, New Brunswick, to the late Emile Haché and the late Stella McGrath, Robert was an avid fisherman who loved his family and especially his granddaughter Bianca. He touched the lives of many and will be missed.

Sadly missed by his loving wife Claudette whom he married 50 years ago September 4, 1971; his daughters Hannah (Wayne) Stevens of Sault Ste. Marie and Carole Hachey (Erik Grimes) of Hamilton.

Fondly remembered by his grandchildren Andrew Stevens and Bianca Grimes.

Robert was predeceased by his siblings Elizabeth, Diane, John and Frederick Hachey.

Robert’s final care has been entrusted to Buffam Leveille Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions to the Diabetes Association will be gratefully acknowledged.

Condolences and contributions may be left at www.buffamleveille. com.

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Patricia Mavis Lalonde 1948-2022

Kathleen “Kathy” Williams July 29, 1959 – May 23, 2022

TEMISKAMING SHORES (Special) – Free refurbished bikes will be available on a first-come, firstserved basis at the Community Bike Festival this weekend.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 4 at the former New Liskeard agricultural research station on the west side of Armstrong Street. Registration opens at 10:30 a.m.

Looking for a new ride?

Dozens of bikes of various sizes will be available, donated by the public and inspected and repaired by a team of volunteers and Temiskaming Shores recreation staff.

“Riding a bike is a fun and affordable way to get around,” said Erika Aelterman, festival organizer and public health promoter at the Timiskaming Health Unit, in a

news release.

“It’s good for our physical and mental health, and it’s an environmentally friendly travel choice,” she continued.

“Many of the bikes we receive are in great condition and we have some available for the whole family.”

But the festival offers more than

a bike giveaway. There will be a bike decorating station, a mini bike rodeo, and a helmet fitting station.

The public can also try out a bike-powered smoothie station and an adult tricycle that will be available for loan throughout the area.

A charity BBQ will also be available, with proceeds going to Jump-

start. The initiative provides financial help to enable kids to take part in sports and recreation activities. This year’s festival is the third, and to date almost 125 bikes have been given away.

In case of rain, the festival will be postponed to June 11 and move to the Haileybury Harbourfront Pavilion.

OFSAA bound

ESCSM Girls boot their way to provincials

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — The ESCSM Apollos are heading to the provincial soccer championship after winning the NEOAA title May 26 in Timmins.

Despite the rainy and muddy conditions, Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie (ESCSM) coach Alex Bain said the girls fought hard at the North East Ontario Athletic Association (NEOAA) tournament for the right to go to the provincials.

The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Girls Soccer Championship is being held at Belle River District High School, near Windsor, from June 2-4.

The Apollos had a South NEOAA league record of four wins, one loss and a tie this season.

They also attended a tournament in North Bay where they had one win, one loss and a tie.

At NEOAA, they shut out O’Gorman High School by a score of 3-0 with goals from Megan Harrison, Jena Card and Elise Churman.

In the championship game, they defeated Cité des Jeunes from Kapuskasing in another shutout win 3-0 with goals from Gabrielle Gauthier, Harrison and Churman.

“We dictated the play from start to finish, although young with 11 Grade 9 players, (we) control the ball really well,” said Bain in an email interview.

Bain said his team only allowed five shots in both games at NEOAA, which is a testament to the team’s defensive prowess.

But conversely, the team can score and score they did as they have 22 goals on the season with a stingy eight goals against, including league and tournament play.

WORK ETHIC

Bain says his team has a solid work ethic combined with a noquit attitude, which has allowed the team to find success on the pitch.

“They never quit and they never stop working, which allows us to put a lot of pressure on teams during the play.”

How does he feel his team’s chances are in Belle River?

“When it comes to OFSAA, it’s always a challenge. The teams from down south have the advantage of playing all year long, especially those who have access to indoor facilities,” he said.

He added that because of the COVID pandemic and a halt in regional and provincial play, many of his players have missed chances to compete at NEOAA or OFSAA and they are “hungry to play.”

Soccer success

TDSS Saints advance to Boys OFSAA in Welland

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — The TDSS Saints can declare its 2022 Boys soccer season a success.

Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) has earned the right to participate in the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) A-level soccer championships being held June 2-4 in Welland.

The Saints, coached by Dan Briand, were undefeated in South North East Ontario Athletic Association (SNEOAA) league play, thus earning themselves a spot at the NEOAA tournament held in Kapuskasing on May 25.

HIGH SUPPORT MEET

The Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS) Grade 12 Leadership students organized a High Support Track and Field Meet at the school on May 27. TDSS student Maxx Sauve gets a good jump in during the long jump portion of the meet that saw 30 athletes take part, some from Kirkland Lake and Iroquois Falls. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)

HAVING FUN HELPING OTHERS

Felicity Paquin, 9, was very enthusiastic about her second time bowling at the Tri-Town Bowling Lanes in Haileybury May 28. The event was a food drive for the Haileybury Food Bank, and was organized by the Haileybury and District Baptist Church. The church will also be holding a yard sale, bake sale and barbecue Saturday, June 4, from 8 a.m. to noon. The event will be raising funds for the Pavilion Women’s Centre in Haileybury. The nearby St. Paul and St. John Anglican Church in Haileybury will be holding a fundraising yard sale at the same time Saturday with money going to the Ukraine relief and also toward the Zack’s Crib shelter in New Liskeard. (Staff photo by Darlene Wroe)

“Our strengths are our shutdown defence as well as our ability to control the ball in the offensive half and score goals,” said Briand of his team in an email interview.

At NEOAA, the Saints scored a 2-0 victory against Timmins High & Vocational School in the semifinal to punch their ticket to the championship game against Kapuskasing High School.

Wade Terris scored the winning goal against Timmins in the semifinal. Carter Richmond had a hat trick in the championship game when TDSS defeated Kapuskasing 5-0 to secure their place at the provincial championships.

Fresh off their northern victories, the Saints know it won’t be easy to punch their ticket to a provincial championship at OFSAA.

“Competition will be stiff at OFSAA. Most of the teams contain players who are part of year-round programs,” said Briand. “Players down south are often very skilled as soccer tends to be their primary sport. Lots of schools also have the advantage of having only senior players.”

STAY COMPETITIVE

The Saints are strong all the way around with their goalkeeper, speedy midfielders and fullbacks.

The coach believes in order for his team to be successful at OFSAA they will need good ball movement and communication.

He noted that with TDSS they don’t have a big school population and must draw on the talents of Junior players in the lineup along with Seniors.

He says the team’s goal next week at OFSAA is “to stay competitive, play smart defensively and capitalize on our chances when they come. It is also exciting to see such a high level of soccer, so we are looking forward to it.”

Let the homers fly on new season of men’s slo-pitch

later this summer.

Auto Men’s Slo-Pitch League is rounding the bases once again at the New Liskeard Algonquin Regiment Memorial Beach Park and in Haileybury at Rotary Farr Park.

“We are happy to be back on the fields, the league started up Wednesday, May 25, with approximately 100 men playing,” said league organizer Nolan Dombroski in an email interview.

There are seven teams playing this year on Monday and Wednesday nights, with a season-ending tournament and playoffs

This year’s teams are EXP, 28 On The Lake, McD’s Roofing, Active 1 Source for Sports, Doupe Lawyers, Canadian Tire and one more pending team to be named.

The regular season will end on August 10, then playoffs are expected to start August 15 and end by September 7 when the new

champions will be crowned.

Dombroski thanked the team and league sponsors saying there are no COVID pandemic restrictions in place besides following standard precautions.

For more information on the league contact Dombroski at nolan.dombroski@ exp.com.

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Krieger’s

Local athletes qualify for OFSAA track and field

DISTRICT – Track and field will be well represented by athletes from three area schools at OFSAA this year.

Students from Timiskaming District Secondary School (TDSS), Englehart High School (EHS) and Ecole secondaire catholique SainteMarie (ESCSM) have punched their tickets for the 2022 Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) Track and Field Championship taking place June 2-4 at York University.

For the first time since 2019 due to the pandemic, the North East On-

tario Athletic Association (NEOAA) saw track and field competition take place in Timmins on May 25. Local athletes from this region wasted no time in qualifying in a variety of track and field events for the provincial championship.

“EHS had a fantastic day at the NEOAA championships,” said EHS Spartans track coach Anita Anderson in an email interview.

“We had 30 athletes competing, our biggest team ever. We finished third overall in total points. Not bad for a school of 145 high school students. The coaches were thrilled with the hard work and dedication displayed by all our athletes all season which culminated in several personal

bests and top notch results at NEOAA.”

EHS won a total of 20 NEOAA gold medals.

ESCSM track coach Eric Geoffrey is proud of his athletes and how they have performed this year, especially at the NEOAA championships where they were pitted against the larger schools in the Timmins area.

“Everyone performed well, they crammed in about 16 practices in a short timeframe and their dedication is second to none. They are all multisport athletes,” he said.

“I hope they push for personal bests at OFSAA.”

He said the Boys relay running team were up against stiff competi-

tion and all runners performed well but Ian Schaffer cemented the team’s win when he pulled away from the competition in the home stretch of the 4X100-metre relay race.

The following athletes have qualified for OFSAA (TDSS names were not available as of The Speaker’s deadline):

EHS

Addison LaCarte - Novice Girls high jump and long jump

Jaden Bonney - Novice Boys triple jump and Long jump

Brett Borgford - Novice Boys high jump

Quinn Glover - Junior Girls discus and shot put

Nina Anderson - Senior Girls jav-

elin Chanell Duffy - Senior Girls 1500m, 3000m and Open Girls 2000m steeplechase

Jessie Graham - Senior Girls discus, shot put and javelin

Sydney LaCarte - Senior Girls high jump

Braedon Dorrell - Senior Boys discus, shot put and javelin

Benjamin McLean- Junior Boys discus ESCSM

Trystan Birch - Long jump, high jump and relay race

Julien Trudel -Javelin Throw, 800 m and Relay race

Derek Leonard - relay race

Ian Schaffer - relay race

Sue Nielsen

Speaker Reporter

EHS Spartans are seen here after the NEOAA competition in Timmins May 25. In back, from the left, are coach Andrew Pilkey, Logan Parker, Chanell Duffy, Nina Anderson, Alex Cioc, Rowan Glover, Jessie Graham, Chantel Duffy, Sydney LaCarte, Keyra Belanger, Aaron Mowbray, Thomas Anderson, Braedon Dorrell and coach Anita Anderson. In the middle row, same order, are coach Mike Anderson, Jackson Twarowski, coach Tristen Stinkowji, Reese Blackburn, Jadyn Howard, Felicity Montminy, Ocean Brassard, Katelyn Stevenson, Kate Parker, Jaden Bonney, Chris Pichette, Victor Belanger and Brett Borgford. In the front row are Shawnisty Willard, Lexi deLeeuw, Alyssa Wheeldon, Quinn Glover, Addison Lacarte and Ava Brownlee and in front is Ben McLean. (Supplied photo)

LEGION LEAP

Englehart High School Grade 9 student Jaden Bonney got height and distance in the high school boys’ long jump at the Royal Canadian Legion Track and Field Zone meet at Timiskaming District Secondary School May 28. He was one of hundreds who gathered from across the region to compete and to watch the action. (Staff photo by Darlene Wroe)

With Chip McDivot

Coming up at the Haileybury Golf Club (HGC) this month:

June 11 – Ladies Classic

Two-Person scramble, 18 holes of golf, dinner to follow and prizes. Entry is $115 per player. Please call your team in to 705-672-3455. Practice round on Friday. Competition Saturday. Tee times to be assigned.

Kal Tire Two-Man Scramble goes the weekend of June 24 with a practice round Friday and golf Saturday and Sunday. Entry details TBA. Call to get your team registered. Tee times Saturday, shotguns on Sunday.

LADIES NIGHT

Results for May 24: In the precision game, #1 Closest to Pin - Jack Birtch - Francine Marcoux; #7 Closest to Pin - Century 21 - Dominique Brisson. In the Show Game: Long Drive under 55 - Century 21 - Katherine Cloutier; Long Drive 56 to 64 - Jack Birtch - Francine Marcoux; Long Drive 65 and over - Active 1 Source for Sports - Carol Sartoretto.

In the overall scoring, A Low Gross with a 38 to Dominique Brisson (Active 1 Source for Sports), Francine Marcoux (Jack Birtch).

A reminder the Ladies’ Classic is approaching on June 11. This tournament is a two-person scramble, 18-hole event. Tee times will be in use. Entry is $115 per person. Call the Golf Shop at 705-672-3455 to enter.

MEN’S NIGHT

No results this week – cancelled due to inclement weather.

SUDOKU SOLUTION

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF CLASSIC THEATRE COBALT

Tuesday June 7, 2022

7:30 pm at the Classic Theatre, 30 Silver Street, Cobalt Nomination and election of Directors and Officers for a two year term will take place. The annual membership of $10.00 includes voting privileges.

UP COMING SHOW

Crossword

Round Three of the Stanley Cup playoffs in the Western Conference will feature the Colorado Avalanche hosting the Edmonton Oilers. It’s Connor McDavid facing Nathan MacKinnon in a winner take all. I like the Av’s in six to seven games. Over in the Eastern Conference how can I bet against Tampa Bay? Carolina or New York are solid, but the Lightning still have the touch

Straight From The Hip

and will win in seven.

OVERTIME • I hope the Saturday morning television media (a couple of weeks ago) got what they deserved after witnessing the third round of the PGA Championship. With the temperature around the 12C mark, Tiger Woods struggled with the end result after 18 holes he recorded a 79, the worst score of his career at this major. Shame on them! Why

Mike McArthur

continue to follow him after he continued to flounder and get even worse? Don’t tell me the television golfing audience really wanted to see this happening, but maybe those who dislike him got their wish to see him practically stumble on one leg and (in their minds) get what he deserved from his personal mistakes he made several years ago. Now, Tiger loves his followers to cheer him on, but sorry, not on this day. It was like watching a person get kicked when he or she was down. Those making decisions to keep the camera rolling were wrong, but wait - the many sponsors paying for this coverage likely have the final say and not the director or producer of the tournament as money talks - right? They love to do this to many other big names, for example Rory, Thomas, Johnson and Speith etc. When they start trailing by several strokes, the cameras break away from the leaders and for whatever reason is just plain stupid. Tiger’s comeback doesn’t look great, but he’s trying to do something the majority of others likely wouldn’t or couldn’t, so just let him be and if he falters and continues to show the worst

side of him is just plain insulting to not only Woods, but to the game of golf. You don’t have to like him, but watching him in agony is wrong. Remember when Tiger was the greatest and brought millions more fans to the game, so please let him decide his future and not the PGA Tour allowing him to crash and burn as he sure doesn’t deserve it! By the way, several of golf’s big names felt this PGA event in Oklahoma saw pitiful golf on a pitiful set-up on an overrated golf course.

• you can criticize the Maple Leafs for losing game seven to the Lightning, but after witnessing the Eastern champion Panthers lose four straight to Tampa Bay, proved they were the real chokers and pretenders after receiving the President’s Trophy.

• after watching lacrosse-style hockey in front of the goalies and around the net during the playoffs with very few calls by either referee, I think not suspending Milan Lucic was the right call for his collision with Oiler netminder Mike Smith. It was also the right call after Nazem Kadri’s collision with Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington which took him out of the game and the series. The Avalanche forward received a non-suspension decision, but Kadri did receive many threats and racial slurs after the game. He doesn’t deserve those slurs because of his ethnicity or whatever, however, he is a known

agitator and he brings the baggage along with him like it or not!

• I must also must give a few facts on Blues coach Craig Berube who had a 17-year career in the NHL. Number of games played 1,054, total points 159 and penalty minutes 3,149. So, he has to be careful when saying anything about Kadri or other cheap shot guys.

• I wish those Canadian golf journalists and reporters who cover the PGA Tour would just let our guys play themselves into the top level of their game before trying to predict how they might finish or place.

Corey Conners, Adam Hadwin and Mackenzie Hughes have enough pressure on their shoulders, especially playing in the annual Canadian Open or for that matter any of the majors, or just the weekly events as the competitions are a lot tougher with the new guys like Hovland, Scheffler and Zalatoris just to name a few challenging the field. Canadians (unless thy get a scholarship from an American university) sure do have an uphill struggle.

• and finally, the CFL Players’ Association and league finally saw the light and signed a new seven-year deal to keep this Canadian game up and running if not just for the fans’ sake. Now it’s up to franchises to fill the seats and put on a professional show 24/7.

Library Hours:

Mondays: 10-4

TEMISKAMING SHORES PUBLIC LIBRARY

Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays: 10-8

Fridays and Saturdays: 10-4

Spring Preschool Storytime

Northern College Satellite Service Hours Monday through Friday: 8-4 Closed each day between 12-1 for lunch. Closed on statutory holidays and on weekends. Closed on Friday, May 27 for graduation ceremonies.

The Spring Preschool Storytime runs on Wednesdays until June 29. This program is for preschool aged children accompanied by an adult. The program starts at 10:00 and finishes at 10:30 but then parents and little ones usually socialize and choose books to borrow. We’re really looking forward to seeing everyone!

Morning at the Movies

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library has a new children’s program called Morning at the Movies and for our debut film we’re featuring Wonder Park. This program will take place Saturday 4 June from 10:30 a.m. – noon in our Programming Room. A light snack is included in this free children’s program. Parents are welcome to stay for the feature and monitor their children if they wish. For more information call 705-647-4215 or email info@temisklibrary.com

La bibliothèque publique de Temiskaming Shores présentera LEGO Ninjago le film (en français) pour la deuxième partie du nouveau programme pour enfants ‘Morning at the Movies’. Cela aura lieu dans la salle de programmation de la bibliothèque le samedi 18 juin 2022 de 10h30 à midi. Un léger goûter sera servi aux enfants presents à ce programme gratuity. Les parents sont invites à rester pour le film et à surveiller leurs enfants s’ils le souhaitent. Pour plus d’informations, appelez le 705-647-4215 ou envoyez un courriel à info@temisklibrary. com

Library Summer Programs—Please register in advance for these programs

Family Fun days: Every other Saturday from July 2nd until August 27th the Temiskaming Shores Public Library is inviting you to come and join them at their Family Fun Program. This exciting program offers a variety of enjoyable activities like a story or two, colouring pages, various board games and ends with a session of toys and fun! Come and join in on the fun and games! Registration isn’t required so you can even just drop in….you’re always welcome.

Summer Craft Programs: This summer the Temiskaming Shores Public Library will be sharing various programs about legends, folklore and fairytales. Our first Summer Reading Craft Activity on Wednesday July 6th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. will revolve around an Ojibwa legend and the children participating will enjoy creating their own interpretation of the

images evoked in the legend and creating a drum of their own. Please call 705-647-4215 or email info@temisklibrary.com to register your child as we need to ensure we have enough supplies.

Summer STEAM Programs: The Temiskaming Shores Public Library will be presenting various programs about legends, folklore and fairytales. This first STEAM Activity will feature using the Green Screen after creating accessories from medieval times and enjoying a story or two. This program will take place on Wednesday, July 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Please call 705-647-4215 or email info@temisklibrary.com to register your child as we need to ensure we have enough supplies.

Introduction to Robotics: The Temiskaming Shores Public Library will be supplying children ages 8-12 with an Introduction to Robotics program this summer on Thursday July 21st from 10-11:30am. Participants will work together in groups for this STEAM project to design a maze, learn about the Sphero robot and use the sphero edu app to navigate it through the maze. Please call 705-647-4215 or email info@temisklibrary.com to register your child in advance.

Peter Mennie’s Abrakidabra Family Magic Show will be held on Tuesday, July 19 at 10:00 in the library’s programming room.

ABRAKIDABRA! is a self-contained, theatrically based, family friendly, comedy magic show that the kids and mom & dad will love to watch and participate in - together. It’s just the right combination of music, magic and mayhem presented live on stage!

Gadget Helper

The library’s gadget helper program is up and running again, Contact the library and let our staff person know what you would like to learn. Currently we offer weekly one on one times on Thursdays. In the past, the gadget helper program has helped patrons with topics from learning to navigate the basics of a new device to downloading ebooks and accessing online resources and even troubleshooting hardware and software issues with phones, tablets and laptops.

For information about any of the Library’s programs, call 705-647-4215, email info@temisklibrary.com or visit our website at www.temisklibrary. com

WE WANT YOUR GENTLY USED TEXTILES

Council and Committee MEETINGS

Recreation Committee Meeting

Monday, June 13, 2022 @ 6:30 p.m.

– City Hall, 325 Farr Drive

Public Works Committee Meeting

Thursday, June 16, 2022 @ 9:00 a.m. – City Hall, 325 Farr Drive

Protection to Persons and Property Committee Meeting

Thursday, June 16, 2022 @ 11:00 a.m. – City Hall, 325 Farr Drive

Corporate Services Committee Meeting

Thursday, June 16, 2022 @ 12:00 noon –City Hall, 325 Farr Drive

Climate Change Committee Meeting

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 @ 2:30 p.m. –City Hall, 325 Farr Drive

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 7, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. – City Hall, 325 Farr Drive

Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, June 21, 2022 @ 6:00 p.m. – City Hall, 325 Farr Drive

Residents are encouraged to watch the livestreamed meeting on the City’s Facebook page.

Question and Answer Period Procedure

Question and Answer Periods during a regular meeting of Council are an opportunity for members of the Public to submit questions pertaining to an item on the Agenda, or the business of Council.

Members of the public who wish to submit questions to Council at a Regular Council Meeting, may submit in writing or via email to questions@ temiskamingshores.ca. The questions received will be read aloud and responded to during the Question and Answer Periods.

Emailed questions will be received until the second Question and Answer Period. Questions received after this time, will not be read aloud at the Meeting. Note: Correspondence sent to the Mayor and Council may be included in a Council agenda/package, and become part of the public record.

Comments or questions submitted via the City of Temiskaming Shores Facebook page, will not be considered, and the moderator of the live-streamed Meeting may remove any and all comments.

For further information, contact Logan Belanger 705-672-3363 Ext. 4136 or lbelanger@temiskamingshores.ca

AGE FRIENDLY/GET ACTIVE PROGRAMS. For more information contact Lynn Julien at 705-647-5709 or ljulien@temiskamingshores.ca

Monday – Walk, Tread and Soak Pool Program: 1:45pm - June 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th

Senior drop-in rate of $4.25, PFC Centre

Tuesday – Hiking Group: 10:00am – June 7th, Devil’s Rock, trail access off Hwy 567 June 14th, Barr Drive, New Liskeard

Wednesday – Walk, Tread and Soak Pool Program: 1:45pm – June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th

Senior drop-in rate of $4.25, PFC Centre

Friday – $3 Bowling: 1:30pm – June 10th and 24th, Tri-Town Bowling Lanes, 331 Main Street, Haileybury

Accounting Clerk Competition No. 2022-018

Temporary – 12-14 months position $25.73 per hour

The City of Temiskaming Shores is currently seeking a Temporary Accounting Clerk within the Corporate Services Department for a period of 12-14 months.

Role and Responsibilities

� Process Accounts Receivable and Taxation;

� Process Accounts Payable as required;

� Provide customer service/front reception as required.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

� Successful completion of post secondary education in accounting or related field;

� Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accounting related field;

� Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook;

� Knowledge of computerized accounting system;

� Bilingualism will be considered an asset.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes quoting Job Competition No. 2022018 no later than June 6th, 2022 by regular mail or email to:

Shelly Zubyck Director of

Corporate Services P.O. Box 2050 Haileybury, Ontario P0J IK0 szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca

We appreciate the interest of all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores is an equal opportunity employer that provides equality of opportunity for employment without discrimination, consistent with The Ontario Human Rights Code and the candidate’s ability to successfully perform the duties of the job.

Notice of Road Closure

Whereas Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores through By-law No. 2015-141 has delegated the authority to approve Temporary Road Closures to the Manager of Transportation Services and/or the Roads Superintendent for the purpose of special events and infrastructure construction and/or repair.

Therefore be it resolved that the following road shall be temporarily closed on the dates specified below:

1.New Liskeard – BIA Sanctioned Event – Animal First & Tap That Bar and Kitchen Fundraising Event – Car Show and Live Music Commencing at 7:00 a.m. Saturday June 11th, 2022 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, June 11th, 2022

(a) Portion of Sharpe Street from Armstrong Street North to the intersection of May Street North and Sharpe Street.

(b) Portion of City owned Laneway behind the businesses along Armstrong Street North. Signage will be installed to notify the Public of the road closure will be established and maintained throughout the closure period.

The Public are advised to exercise extreme caution and to refrain from vehicular use during the road closure.

Issued this 30th day of May, 2022.

Saturday, June 11th, 2022 – 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.- New Liskeard BIA – Tap That Bar & Kitchen and Animal First Fundraiser Car Show

Temporary Equipment Operator Competition No. 2022-020

The City of Temiskaming Shores is currently seeking a Temporary Equipment Operator within the Public Works Department. The Temporary Equipment Operator is part of a team responsible for the operation of heavy equipment, as well as, for the maintenance and repairs of City roadways, and general labour duties.

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications and education:

� Minimum Grade 12 or equivalent;

� Valid Province of Ontario Class DZ license;

� Related experience; and

� Ability to understand and comply with written and oral instructions including Health and Safety Regulations.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes quoting Job Competition No. 2022-020 no later than June 10th, 2022 by regular mail or email to:

Shelly Zubyck Director of Corporate Services P.O. Box 2050 Haileybury, Ontario POJ IKO szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca

We appreciate the interest of all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores is an equal opportunity employer that provides equality of opportunity for employment without discrimination, consistent with The Ontario Human Rights Code and the candidate’s ability to successfully perform the duties of the job.

MAKE

A POSITIVE CHANGE AND DISPOSE OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FOR FREE!

The City of Temiskaming Shores is hosting a Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, June 4th from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in conjunction with the New Liskeard Firefighters fundraising car wash and BBQ on Wellington Street.

Material accepted at the event include:

� Paint, solvents, pesticides and fertilizer

� Single use batteries

� Pressurized cylinders

� Antifreeze and its container, empty oil containers, oil filters

� Fluorescent light bulbs

Due to these events, traffic along Wellington Street will be reduced to one (1) lane. Please enter off of Whitewood as flow will move south towards Cedar Street.

For more information on this event, please contact City Hall at 705-672-3363.

The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores Corporate Services Department

Request for Proposal No. CS-RFP-004-2022

Municipal Insurance and Risk Management Services

The City of Temiskaming Shores is requesting written proposals from qualified firms to provide insurance brokerage. It is the intent of the City of Temiskaming Shores to enter into an agreement with a qualified broker to administer the City’s Insurance and Risk Management Services.

Submissions must be in a .pdf format and submitted electronically to: tenders@temiskamingshores.ca

Subject Line: CS-RFP-004-2022 “Municipal Insurance and Risk Management”

Addressed to: Logan Belanger, Clerk

Proponents will receive an automatic email response to indicate that the submission has been received, and to contact the Municipal Clerk for submission opening details.

Contact the Clerk at 705-672-3363 ext. 4136 or at clerk@ temiskamingshores.ca, should the Proponent not receive an email from the tenders@temiskamingshores.ca email account.

The closing date for the submission of Proposals will be at 2:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, June 2, 2022

For complete copies of the Request for Proposal please contact Shelly Zubyck, Director of Corporate Services at szubyck@ temiskamingshores.ca.

“ Original Signed by” Manager of Transportation Services – Mitch McCrank, CET

SAINTS OFSAA SOCCER

The Timiskaming District Secondary School Saints Boys soccer team is off to the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations championship being held June 2-4 in Welland. In the back row from the left are Cadence Gauley, Dusty Phippen, Eric Ethier, Owen Norris, Carson Ruddy, Jayden Harman, Ethan Derosiers, Brett Ruddy, Tanner St. Louis, Steve Agostin, Jon Thiel and Vincent Popkie. In the front row are David Nelson-Henry, Carter Richmond, Wade Terris, Braedan Turton, Mason Brownlee and Hayden Denomme. Missing from the photo are coaches Dan Briand and Joel Sharp. (Supplied photo)

OFSAA AND APOLLOS

The Ecole secondaire catholique Sainte-Marie Apollos Girls soccer team is all smiles after winning the North East Ontario Athletic Association Championship in Timmins last week, which qualified them for the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations provincial championship, being held in Belle River from June 2-4. In the back row from the left are coach Alex Bain, Abby Card, Daphnée Bergeron, Megan Harrison, Moriah Caron, Madison Potter, Kaia Kellar, Emma Loach, Paige Koch, Elisabeth Lajeunesse, Jena Card and coach Isabelle Peddie. In the front row are Amy Hack, Myriam Boucher, Elise Churman, Meghan Durocher, Mary-Jaye Ethier, Maria Ethier, Arianne Breton, Anneli Rivet, Avery Caron and Gabrielle Gauthier. Missing from the photo is Jayda Gervais. (Supplied photo)