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LONG WEEKEND OASIS

With reports of forest fires to the north and west shutting down highways and causing chaos, south Temiskaming remained a virtual oasis of tranquility on the long weekend. The mid-summer weather brought people to Lake Temiskaming to cool off while strong winds on Sunday were perfect for kite surfing. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)

Forest fire watch Discussing the divestiture Heat turned up on Northeastern Ontario

Darlene Wroe to the small fire and put it out Speaker Reporter themselves, said township DISTRICT – Temperatures clerk-treasurer Janet Gore. have soared in Northeastern Northeastern Ontario is under Ontario and thousands of acres a Restricted Fire Zone by the are burning near Minister of NatKirkland Lake, ural Resources.

Open fires and an even greatOpen fires are are not er fire is burning not allowed and allowed near Timmins. the fire hazard and the fire While Ministry of is rated as exhazard is Natural Resourctreme. es (MNR) crews Meanwhile, rated as were working to Kirkland Lake extreme. contain those maand area is unjor blazes in Timder an Emermins and Kirkland Lake, only gency Area Order, which mainone area fire started up over a ly means unauthorized people hot Victoria Day weekend. are not allowed on Crown land A passing thunderstorm on or forest roads. the afternoon of Monday, May Three hundred people have 21, resulted in lightning striking been evacuated from cottage ara tree near Hilliardton Road in eas around the town, and KirkHilliard Township. land Gold was also forced to The municipality responded Continued on 13a Wednesday

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Province will talk to mayors about ONTC

TORONTO (Staff) – The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) has been invited to meet with Infrastructure Ontario to talk about the divestiture of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC).

Ontario Minister of Northern Development and Mines Rick Bartolucci also issued a press release regarding the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) divestment.

The development in allowing Northern mayors to participate followed a growing note of alarm from Northern communities that they were not receiving any response to their requests for an opportunity to talk about the plan.

“We view this very positively and want to work with our provincial government to get our concerns across and if neces-

sary to get the best deal possible for the North and Northerners,” said FONOM president and Kapuskasing Mayor Alan Spacek.

“No other government has done more than ours to try to make the ONTC viable.”

Minister of Northern Development and Mines Rick Bartolucci.

WORKING TOGETHER At FONOM’s annual general meeting on the weekend of May 11, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Kathleen Wynne was present.

At that time, Timmins Mayor Tom Laughren addressed Minister Wynne asking that cabinet ministers work with Northern

mayors, and improve the level of communication, particularly with regard to the ONTC. In Minister Bartolucci’s press release, he stated, “Our government’s decision to divest the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) was a difficult one that was made after careful deliberation.”

“No other government has done more than ours to try to make the ONTC viable. We have invested over $430-million to date—almost three times the funding provided by the last two governments combined. And while our support has increased, revenues generated by ONTC continue to decline and ridership is stagnant at best.

“At a time when governments all over the world—including Ontario—are financially stretched to the limit, we must Continued on13a

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Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES – The city has been ordered to upgrade the fuel system at the New Liskeard marina, at an estimated cost of more than $45,000.

The improvements include the replacement of the aboveground tank to permit installation of a submersible pump as well as the installation of buried piping and refurbished dispensers.

The province’s Technical Standards and Safety Authority issued the order in March.

The municipality’s fuel tanks have been the subject of compliance issues for several years.

In 2010, the city discontinued the use of underground tanks to meet regulatory concerns.

The underground tank at the New Liskeard marina was replaced with a rented aboveground model.

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Last year, the city budgeted $35,000 for the purchase of a fuel tank and associated work. But when a $60,000 quotation was received, the project was cancelled.

No money had been allocated for the work in this year’s budget.

On May 15, council directed staff to begin the work immediately. It also directed the treasurer to review capital spending plans to propose reallocation of existing funds. The project could include the installation of a dispensing device at the upper level in addition to services at the docks.

But that upper level work, at a cost of $5,500, would be the responsibility of the facility’s operator.

A staff report concludes that upgrade would be a benefit to the business rather than the municipality.

DRove off HigHway 11

Members of the public alerted police to an erratic driver near Temagami on Thursday May 10, according to police. at approximately 10 p.m., Provincial Constable erin Thomas was dispatched to observe a red transport towing a flatbed with two yellow trucks on board. while she was enroute, the vehicle drove off Highway 11 approximately one-and-a-half kilometers south of the town of Temagami. as a result of Constable Thomas’s investigation, a 32-year-old edmonton man has been charged with dangerous driving, three counts of possession of controlled substance and impaired by drug. (Staff photo by Darlene wroe)

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Preventing Retirement and nudity Forest Fires Last week firefighters worked on a forest fire between Temagami and Latchford -- which necessitated Highway 11 in that area being closed to traffic for a few hours.

Over the weekend a forest fire outside of Kirkland Lake has seen evacuations and concerns over possible escalation.

Throughout Northeastern Ontario there have been in the past fortnight sporadic forest fires throughout the region.

Forest fires are normally caused by two things: humans or lightning.

Usually people don’t intend to start a fire but may be busy burning brush and/or grass on their property and things can easily get out of hand.

People who do not take

heed of the restricted fire zone can be charged under the Forest Fire Prevention Act and possibly serve jail time.

If someone is held responsible for a forest fire, they can be held accountable for the costs to extinguish the blaze.

That can get very expensive when water bombers and hundreds of firefighters are called into action to fight an out of control fire.

Just imagine if your carelessness is responsible for the loss of property -- and even worse results in death.

Paying special attention to the careless discard of cigarette butts and campsite fires would go a long way to preventing forest fires.

Yours truly spent a portion of the Victoria Day weekend throwing out items from the basement that have been hoarded for more than four decades.

Some of these items included old newspaper clippings from the 1970s. Here are two of them: DEFENDING FORCED RETIREMENT The idea of forcing a worker to retire at the age of 65 is now illegal. But in 1978 the Canadian Labor Congress (CLC) was vehemently opposed to the idea that mandatory retirement at age 65 should be prohibited by law.

In a December 6, 1978 Globe and Mail article, CLC president Dennis McDermott said “the congress is ‘emphatically opposed’ to any law eliminating mandatory retirement at 65 where it now exists.”

Here’s some excerpts from that long-ago article: “Mr. McDermott said that an employee who had the choice of whether to retire after 65 would be subjected to pressure by management if it felt the worker’s

irrelevant in the next century, just as the furor over the appear-

Gordon Brock

ance of bathing suits that didn’t

cover the whole body is irrelevant now, says a United States

performance was inadequate.

“If employees could work beyond 65, employers also would be reluctant to improve pension plans, Mr. McDermott added.

“Mr. McDermott said that mandatory retirement also contains the element of opening new jobs for young people.

“He scoffed at the idea that workers would vegetate if they retired. ‘The opportunity for self-fulfilment is there if pensioners have economic security.

There are a lot of exciting things for retired people to do.’”

Obviously organized labour developed a different view on mandatory retirement over these past 34 years.

NUDITY “IRRELEVANT” This is the lead paragraph from a late 1970s Canadian Press story: “A controversy in Ontario over topless waitresses will be

sexologist.”

Well, we’re now in the “next

century” and topless waitresses

can be found –without controversy -- in some locations of the province but certainly not in Temiskaming.

“Dr. John Money, director of

a research unit of the John Hopkins University in Baltimore,

MD., told a conference on human freedom and sexuality on Saturday that public nudity will raise few eyebrows 100 years from now.”

To be fair, the target date of

Dr. Money’s predictions are still about 60 years away. ** **

Views on mandatory retire-

ment have changed since 1978 and as for those late -1970 pre-

dictions on public nudity, they remain to be seen.

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Letters policy Now that the long-gun registry has been abolished what should be done with the exisiting data?

Would you like to see MPP John Vanthof emulate former MPP David Ramsay 25 years ago and cross the floor in his first term to sit as a member of the governing Liberal Party?

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a) Destroy it.

a) Yes. b) Keep it. It’s still valuable data.

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b) No.

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Opinions in the letters are those of the letter writers and not those of The Temiskaming Speaker.

letter to the editor

Bartolucci Caught in the Act, Again?

Dear Editor: Fifteen months ago Ontario’s Ombudsman released a scathing report entitled “Caught in the Act” detailing the amazing accomplishments of Liberal MPP Rick Bartolucci who, while serving as the Minister of Public Safety and Correctional Services, and trusted by the people of Ontario to uphold public faith and ensure civil liberties, worked in secrecy to intentionally enact a covert law. Bartolucci technically hid the law from the public with the result that 1,105 unsuspecting people were arrested, some charged, some placed in detention camps, some thrown in jail and some physically injured.

These actions prompted Conservative MPP Randy Hillier to initiate a petition calling for Bartolucci’s resignation from Cabinet, with Hillier stating that “Bartolucci

enacted a regulation that has been found by the Ombudsman to be illegal and very likely unconstitutional”. The Ombudsman’s report stated Bartolucci’s actions may have been the “most massive compromise of civil liberties in Canadian history”.

On March 23, Bartolucci, the now Minister of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) announced, to a once again unsuspecting public, that the ONTC was for sale.

Vic Fedeli, Conservative MPP, called Bartolucci a “coward” and accused him of once again working covertly, stating “it’s clear there’s a secret agenda at play here, and has been for a while”.

Gilles Bisson, NDP MPP, identified concerns that the Liberal government was secretly preparing to privatize the ONTC saying “Well-connected insiders may benefit

Blood Donor gratitude Dear Editor: Canadian Blood Services would like to express its gratitude to New Liskeard and residents for their overwhelming support at the last Blood Donor Clinic located at Riverside Place on Tuesday, May 15. It is because of your generosity that we were able to collect 105 units of blood, thus saving many lives. A strong start to the year in

the first quarter will be critical to position us for a summer and a strong 2012-13 overall.

Making a blood donation helps ensure an adequate supply for hospital patients in need. And please consider bringing a friend or family member to the next clinic at Riverside Place, 55 Whitewood Avenue West on Tuesday, July 17.

We would invite you to make an

from the McGuinty Liberals’ privatization schemes, but not families in Northern Ontario.”

Timmins Mayor Tom Laughren expressed his concern that Bartolucci made the divestment announcement without any firm plan in place, saying “it was the lack of details that really scares me”.

In my opinion, it appears that the proposed divestiture of the ONTC is business as usual for Bartolucci. One has to ask, are these the only secrets Bartolucci is involved in or should the good people of Ontario brace themselves for yet more covert actions by Dalton McGuinty and his ministers?

Another troubling aspect is that although the Office of the Ontario Ombudsman determined that Bartolucci was responsible for what was likely the “most massive

compromise of civil liberties in Canadian history” he was re-elected and McGuinty, rather than punishing Bartolucci, bestowed upon him yet another Cabinet position. Obviously McGuinty and the Ontario Liberal Party have no concerns with Bartolucci’s work ethics.

With the backdrop of these civil liberty abuses the Liberal government has now acted to banish many “ONR Not For Sale” signs from public view; an action that appears to once again run contrary to civil liberties and the “Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms”.

Equally appalling to me is that at one point in his infamous career Bartolucci was a school teacher, but then so was Mike Harris.

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appointment today by booking online at www.blood.ca or by calling 1-888-2-DONATE. We need communities to rally together because it takes many donors to help save a hospital patient.

Sincerely, Joanne Drake Community Development Coordinator Canadian Blood Services

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Remembering the Poetry Festival Dear Editor: The fifth annual spring pulse poetry festival felt the pulse of 34 poets, musicians, media, and film crew. Sharing a historic ONR “Northlander” trip from Union Station Toronto to Cobalt, never before had a poetry festival started on a train. The program included homage poems to railways, historic poems of stations-area, open mike readings, book launches.

Poet-musician Ian Ferrier of Montreal and Honey Novick singer-poet Toronto gave special performances. The PoeTrainers were met by an enthusiastic crowd who support Ontario government investment in a vital public transportation infrastructure that’s being sold to the private sector.

After a short reception at the historic Cobalt train station the PoeTrainers were shuttled to accommodations in Haileybury.

Special thanks to drivers Sue Nielsen, Pat Anderson, Dwight Brydges, and Calvin Knight. Ni-

cole and Jocelyn at Presidents’ Suites, Ernie and Pam at Leisure Inn, and Brigitte at Haileybury Beach Motel gave an amazing warm Northern hospitality. For three days they participated in various poetry-arts events, historical tours of the Haileybury Heritage Museum, the Rock Walk with Graham Gamble, the Temiskaming Art Gallery Karl Chevrier exhibition, the Cobalt Mining Museum and Silver Trail tour with Norm Hawirko and Pat Anderson. On Friday the Presidents’ Suites hosted a lunch followed by a performance by internationally recognized Treasa O’Driscoll.

Highlights included the Temiskaming Palette and Brush Club Poetic Visions V painting/ poetry reception organized by Tyna Silver. First place award went to Laura Landers for “Town with the Silver Lining”.

Friday night saw the reappointment of Poet Laureate Ann Margetson.Volunteers of the year were Emma Laughlin

and Calvin Knight.

The Dr. William Henry Drummond Poetry Contest had 170 entries from across Canada. There were three winners plus Marsha Barber and Kate Marshall Flaherty, honourable mention, and judge’s choice.

The winners were : first place, Jan Wood of Saskatchewan for “Saturation”; second place was “Amik” by Don Bennett from Haileybury; and third place was “The Cruellest Blade”

by Lynn Tait of Sarnia. Allan Briesmaster, the judge from Toronto, hosted the event. The evening ended with a concert at the Miners Tavern with John Carroll from Ottawa.

On Saturday the Ontario Poetry Society, Temiskaming branch hosted a poetry reading for over 30 poets. The Cobalt Public Library board provided a luncheon prior to the Dorothy Farmiloe reading. Elk Lake poet Dorothy Farmiloe gave a Writers Union reading followed by her poetry hall of fame induction. The

Haileybury Legion Pipe Band led us on a poetry parade to the Dr. Pollard Poetry Park.

A flag raising ceremony with M.P. Charlie Angus, Honey Novick for Ontario’s flag, Roger Oblin ACFO president Franco-Ontarian flag, and Poet Laureate Ann Margetson hoisted the spring pulse poetry festival flag.

At the memorial headstone for the dog “Silver Shadow” who died mysteriously two years ago in Cobalt, Colleen Belanger and local children released 12 white balloons in remembrance of a very fine canine citizen of Cobalt.

The new cedar gazebo with copper weather vane of a blue heron had a dedication. Ironically a family of real blue herons resides just over the hill in Cobalt Lake. A poem about the blue herons was read by Ann Margetson. To her surprise a plaque was unveiled for the Ann Margetson Gazebo. Luxe Hair Studio hosted the Café Des Art-

ists where musicians, Dave Patterson, Ian Ferrier, poets Susan Mc Master, Allan Briesmaster, Debbie Okun Hill, Fran Figge, myself and painter/poet Laura Landers shared a mutual stage.

The Golden Age Club provided a lovely hearty pot luck dinner. Cindy Doire and band Scarlett Jane entertained at the Classic Theatre.

Sunday morning saw a final farewell at the Cobalt train station for the happily tired PoeTrainers who superbly enriched us with their presence.

A big thanks to Temiskaming Speaker reporter Darlene Wroe for excellent coverage of this historic weekend. Much gratitude to all volunteers, sponsors (businesses, foundations, organizations etc.) who gave so we could collectively create a most memorable festival for our literary guests and our community.

David Brydges Artistic director Spring Pulse Poetry Festival

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Every step taken and dollar raised helps us ght impaired driving!

Join MADD Timiskaming and Area volunteers, community members and vic�ms as we walk to commemorate those affected by impaired driving crashes each year.

Every step taken and pledge made will help raise funds and awareness for MADD Timiskaming and Area’s programs and services, making our community safer for everyone.

WHO:

Concerned ci�zens who are commi�ed to stop impaired driving and to support vic�ms of this violent crime.

WHAT:

A 2km or 5km non‐compe��ve walk to remember vic�ms and raise awareness of the dangers of impaired driving.

WHEN:

Saturday, June 2, 2012. Registra�on starts at 9:30 am, followed by welcoming comments. Walk will begin at 10 am.

WHERE: Start and nish at NL beach front (shelter by ball diamonds). Walkers will follow a route along the new STATO trail.

WHY:

Because every day on average just under 4 Canadians are killed and just under 187 are injured in preventable alcohol and drug related crashes.

Free BBQ lunch provided to all parƟcipants following the walk!

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congratulate them on the occasion of their 50th Wedding Anniversary on Sat., May 26, 2012.

With love from Karen, Megan, Rebecca, Kathy, Kevin, Andrew, Delaney, Kim, Curtis, Kent, Katie & Elizabeth

Laura Landers Distinguished Artist in La Cloche Mountains Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Darlene wroe Speaker Reporter WHITEFISH FALLS -- An area that inspired the Group of Seven is now inspiring modern-day artists.

The La Cloche Mountains region, located along the north shore of Lake Huron near Manitoulin Island, has been depicted by renowned artists such as Franklin Carmichael, A.Y. Jackson, A.J. Casson, and Frederick Banting.

Since their time other artists have been stepping up to depict the mountains of quartz crystal and pink granite.

The annual La Cloche Art Show July 7 to 15 at the Whitefish Falls Community Centre this year will have Haileybury artist Laura Landers as its distinguished artist.

Ms. Landers will be assisting with the jurying of the show which features artists from across Ontario. Paintings, sculptures and photographs will be found among the entries.

As the distinguished artist for this year’s event, Ms. Landers will also have a full wall dedicated to her work. She plans to have about 20 of her paintings available for that. Many of those paintings will be new, she noted.

DEMONSTRATION Ms. Landers will also be

Haileybury artist Laura Landers is pictured here with her pastel painting Tool Shed in The Snow which will be one of about 20 paintings that will be shown at the La Cloche art Show July 7 to 17 in whitefish falls. (Staff photo by Darlene wroe) providing a demonstration for participating artists. Her Outof-Matte-Experience will show fellow artists her ideas on extending watercolour paintings beyond the perimeter of the painting.

One of her paintings will be featured on this year’s posters, and that painting will be raffled off. The money raised from that raffle will be used to continue to support the annual exhibition, said Ms. Landers.

There is nothing else like the

NOTICE Is OpEN ITs rEgular hOurs at the

La Cloche Mountains area, said Ms. Landers. “It is a real vista of wonderful white rock, crystal and granite.” She said visitors will be struck by the scenery.

“A hush comes over you. It’s almost spiritual land.”

Not only the Group of Seven, but also First Nations people have sought to depict the wonder of the region, she noted.

“Everybody who goes through there feels something.”

The La Cloche Mountains are so named because, if struck,

the rock can provide a bell-like sound which can be heard for miles, according to legend.

Ms. Landers first became involved in the annual La Cloche Art Show when she lived in Es-

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panola with her young family in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

At that time she was working in pen and ink black and white, and was encouraged by one of the organizers to enter her work. She was assisted in setting up her pictures on easels in the backyard where the pictures were photographed on slide and then submitted as a candidate for the show. She was accepted.

“I have been in it since the second year,” she said. That was 1979, and the year that CBC’s Conlon’s Ontario featured the art show. Ms. Landers was interviewed by CBC on the top of Willis Mountain at that time.

She has annually exhibited in the show since that time.

In 1997 she won an honourable mention for her Tin Roof and Blue Tar Paper and she won another honourable award in 2006 for her Into The Woods.

The art show is coordinated

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DTSSAB must ensure adequate French services

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Darlene wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) must ensure some of its programs meet the requirements under the French Language Services Act. The programs funded under the Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Children and Youth Services are being focused on this summer.

Staff will be checking off the items in the first clause pointed out to DTSSAB under the

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French Language Services Act, and must ensure that French language services are evident, readily available, easily accessible and publicized. Signs, notices and other information on services must be available, and there must be the ability among staff of initiating communication with the public in French.

“We’ll go through the checklist,” chief administrative officer Don Studholme told the board Wednesday, May 16, regarding the provincial government directive.

He told the board the staff

already more than exceeds one portion of the regulations.

“Fifty percent of our staff are fluently bilingual, at least verbally,” he said.

“In July we will go over what staff has to have done,” he said.

The board will have an opportunity to review anything that still has to be done, before the final report is returned back to the ministry, he said.

Under the regulation, DTSSAB must also ensure its website is fluently bilingual, he said, but added that will not be financed by the province.

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Cobalt’s branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has received greetings from the prime minister to mark its eighty-fifth anniversary in 2011. Nipissing-Timiskaming MP Jay aspin, at left, presented the congratulatory letter from Prime Minister Stephen Harper to Branch 44 president Leo Sylvester on a recent visit to the Classic Theatre. (Staff photo by Diane Johnston)

DTSSAB increasing social housing reserve fund

Darlene wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- The District of Timiskaming Social Services Administration Board (DTSSAB) has approved placing untargeted social housing funding received from 2013 to 2017 into a social housing capital reserve fund.

DTSSAB chair Jim Whipple told the board at their regular meeting Wednesday, May 16 in Englehart that a decision was made by DTSSAB about ten years ago to build up the reserve fund for social housing. “We have been accumulating that reserve fund for ten years.”

Chief administrative officer Don Studholme estimated the reserve fund could be around $1million at this time, although he told the board he did not know the exact figure.

The reserve fund will be used in future years as the amount of funding received from the federal government for social housing decreases.

Federal funding is on a declining scale, DTSSAB social housing manager Kelly Black pointed out in a prepared document for the board.

“For the Timiskaming District, the amount of federal dollars has hovered around $1.6 million since 2007…. Over the next five years, the amount of federal funding we will receive will remain around $1.6 million however there will be a slight decrease in the 2017 funding by approximately one per cent.

“Our municipalities will eventually be responsible for replacing the lost federal dollars. Ultimately, our municipalities will need to replace just under $1 million of what we current receive in federal dollars. We only receive this amount as the federal government deducts the Ontario Housing Corporation net debenture costs ($696,230 in 2013) before they forward their funding to us. Not only will the municipalities have to replace this amount, but they will have to fund the legislated annual funding increases allocated to the housing providers.

“Based on the next five years, covering 2013 to 2017, there will not be a huge impact to the budget or our municipalities in that our funding levels remain relatively the same. However we should assume that the years 2018 to 2022 will reveal a great pressure on our budget as mortgages end and the amount of federal dollars approaches zero.” pUT MONEY AWAY Ms. Black told the board in her verbal presentation that the objective is to put money away for the next five years so the funding would be available to offset the cost to the municipalities.

“In 2020 most of our debentures start to expire,” Mr. Studholme told the board.

“The next five years look really good for our district, but not so good for others,” Ms. Black said, referring to other district social service administration boards in the province.

Lions will match elevator donations up to $20,000 pleted, will be able to carry up to 2,500 pounds, or 12 people.

The elevator will also be able to accommodate wheelchairs and other mobility devices. It will also be able to transport a stretcher if needed.

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evator continues. The footings were being poured and the walls were going up with the steel in them, Councillor Metson said.

Construction got underway in the first week of May. The general contractor is C.G.V. Builders of Cochrane.

The fundraising committee chair is Fred Deacon.

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HPS attempting to raise funds for Grade 8 trip Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter TEMISKAMING SHORES — The first ever Haileybury Public School (HPS) Swap Meet takes place on Saturday, May 26, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. says HPS teacher David Brown.

The Swap Meet is being organized to raise funds for the annual Grade 8 trip to Toronto.

This event is an opportunity for the community and local vendors to gather in the schoolyard to buy and sell new and used goods says Mr. Brown.

He says along with the selling

of goods, students at the school will offer various activites for the entire family to enjoy.

Activities that include a barbecue, bingo in the school’s gymnasium at 11 a.m., a big money raffle (600 tickets available), farm animal display, games and music and prize give-aways.

He says students and staff have been busy preparing for this event in hopes that they can make enough money to cover the costs of the Grade 8 trip.

He asks that vendors be ready to set up for 8 a.m. on the morning of the event. There will be

plenty of space available for vendors and Grade 8 students can assist vendors with carrying items from their vehicles.

In the event of rain, the Swap Meet will be postponed said Mr. Brown.

He is hoping the entire community gets involved in the event.

Anyone interested in taking part in the Swap Meet can contact Mr. Brown at 705-672-3123 or email david.brown@dsb1. edu.on.ca or visit the website www.haileyburyps.com

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Support and donations were rolling in for the Star Chapter and Touring Club on Saturday, May 12 for their fourth annual Pink Ride. among the support received was a lady’s Harley-Davidson 3-in1 riding jacket to be raffled off, as well as a financial donation. Mark’s work wearhouse made a similar donation and provided their front entrance for people to gather. Bob Montgomery from The Shop Harley-Davidson in Sudbury (right) made the presentation for support from that company to Temiskaming Shores Star Chapter 5106 Touring and Riding Club president Mike Cadieux (left) and vice-president kim Campbell (centre) on Saturday, May 12, prior to the ride, which took place in spite of the rain. The next planned event by Star Touring and Riding Club will be a Bikers’ Mass in earlton on June 24. (Supplied Photo)

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Options and challenges facing canola Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter KERNS – There’s room in Ontario for canola to grow.

“I think we still certainly have some momentum for the canola crop and the canola acreage in Ontario,” said James McKinlay, a Collingwood area producer who heads the Ontario Canola Growers Association, in an early look at the 2012 season.

Temiskaming grows about half of the province’s 70,000acre canola crop.

It’s a short-season oilseed crop that’s a good fit with the region’s growing conditions and crop rotation practices.

Temiskaming recorded “some awesome crops” in 2011, said Brian Hall, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ edible beans and canola specialist.

LOCAL ACREAGE Local acreage this year may

Terry Phillips be down a little, given crop rotation schedules and higher costs for nitrogen fertilizer, said Terry Phillips, a Kerns Township producer and director on the provincial association.

“It’s still one of the best paying crops for us in the North,” said Mr. Phillips, who with Mr. McKinlay attended a grower

information session in Milberta earlier this year.

Temiskaming and Ontario, however, are still small players in the Canadian canola industry.

The province’s entire production, which is focused on the higher value human food market, could be processed in only two to three weeks, Mr. McKinlay said.

Ontario growers are facing further consolidation in the market.

Ontario has only two crushing plants – ADM in Windsor and Bunge in Hamilton.

A crushing plant in Bécancour, located across the St. Lawrence River from Trois-Rivières, Quebec, could also be an option for some Ontario growers.

But trucks seeking loads to haul back to Quebec are not available year-round, Mr. Phillips said.

Additional transportation

James McKinlay costs to Windsor usually rule it out as a buyer of Ontario canola, Mr. McKinlay said.

And late last year, Bunge created a joint venture combining its Hamilton plant’s operations with the Bécancour plant, which is owned by a Malaysian company.

That leaves Ontario growers with one buyer, he said.

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“That’s going to be one of the ongoing challenges, and we’re trying to address it,” Mr. Phillips said.

Temiskaming growers rely on trucks to get their product to market, which represents “at least” ten per cent of their costs, he said.

Differing trucking regulations and border concerns further limit the U.S. as a possible market for Ontario canola.

He said there have been some discussions locally about opportunities to move canola – and by extension, other crops – by rail.

It would require specific equipment and workers trained to handle grain.

But rail offers a cheaper and more flexible transportation system for Northern grains and oilseeds, he said.

“It opens up options,” he said.

Englehart drinking water issue explained at council

Darlene wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- Englehart drinking water is being impacted in a small way by the presence of trihalomethane (TTHM), Englehart Councillor Doug Metson stated at Englehart’s regular council meeting Wednesday, May 9.

TTHM is a byproduct created when water that contains natural organics is chlorinated, it was explained.

“Our level seems to be a little higher,” Councillor Metson said.

Samples are being sent to the Walkerton testing centre to obtain more details

about the causes and solutions, he said.

Meanwhile the town is carrying out more flushings to keep the levels down, he said.

Clerk-treasurer Jana Van Oosten told council quotes are also being sought for a study “to see what can be done,” to resolve the issue.

Councillor Dianne Peplinski questioned whether residents should be alerted to the issue with the water.

Councillor Metson responded that the level of TTHM in the drinking water is “still below minimal standards.”

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Councillor Peplinski expressed the opinion that residents should be apprised so that they have the correct information on the issue. “Walkerton is still fresh in people’s minds,” she said.

Mayor Nina Wallace said the town is “doing due process.” She stated that water samples are being sent out to be processed, and advised that if the levels get closer to being a concern, the residents will be advised. “It is being watched,” she said.

Ms. Van Oosten explained that the TTHMs are everywhere in the water system, because there are a high level

of organic materials in the town’s water system. Processing the water with chlorine creates TTHMs, she explained.

The issue is being caused because the town’s water supply is high in organic matter, she continued.

She said that “flushing is a start” for the town in dealing with the issue.

Councillor Metson said, “the last option is to drill a new well, but we are not anywhere near that stage.”

Ms. Van Oosten noted that even if a new well were drilled, “you could still hit the same aquifer.” She suggested there may be “other options out there.”

Englehart Rotary Club in 75th year

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Darlene wroe Speaker Reporter ENGLEHART -- A Rotary Club barbecue dinner and auction was held Saturday, May 12 at the Englehart Community Centre. Two chefs were on hand to cook 100 pounds of beef and carve it for serving to approximately 200 guests for the annual fundraising event.

Live and silent auctions with a travel draw equivalent to $3,000 (with a cash option available) were also part of the evening’s entertainment. The dinner convener was Lynne Hueston while the auction convener was Bettyanne Thib-Jelly. The hall decorations in the Hollywood theme were coordinated by Lorie Allin.

Englehart High School students assisted in the decorating in advance of the event.

The Englehart Curling Club manned the bar for the event.

Aidie Creek Gardens supplied the flowers for the tables.

This is the thirteenth year for the event which started in 2000.

It is also the 75th anniversary of the Rotary Club of Englehart, which was chartered in 1937.

Englehart Rotary Club member Joan King said that a group of Englehart men felt they would like to start a Rotary Club in Englehart, and the Rotary Club of

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Rotary interact member Marika giesen of englehart High School (left) and englehart Rotary Club member Joan king are pictured here in a corner of the decorated hall where auction items are already set out. (Staff photo by Darlene wroe) Haileybury, which is older than the Englehart Rotary Club, was the sponsor of the group.

Currently the Rotary Club of Englehart has 27 members, although Mrs. King noted that

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number is changing all the time.

The business and professional club, which is unique, has two main commitments, explained Mrs. King—community and international.

The Rotary Club also has many activities to do with youth, services and Christmas boxes. “Last year there were over 100 families we looked after,” she said.

The Englehart Rotary Club serves an area which extends beyond the Town of Englehart.

Surrounding municipalities are also served by the club, she explained.

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stop production to deal with fire damage to some of its infrastructure. Schools were also cancelled Tuesday, May 22.

MNR information officer Lindsay Marks said there had also been a small fire in Harris Township, as well as at Lorrain Lake in the Temagami area.

She reported that MNR crews did an infrared scan of the Latchford landfill site where a fire had previously occurred, and detected some hot spots which they doused again. They plan to continue monitoring of the landfill site to ensure the fire is completely out.

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Province will talk to mayors about ONTC

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focus our limited resources on priorities such as education and health care. And for Northern Ontario, we need to protect the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund which is a known job creator for every community in Northeastern Ontario and, in fact, all of Northern Ontario.

“I know the divestment decision has caused some uncertainty for passengers and ONTC employees in the 13 communities with ONTC operations. Given the longstanding presence of the ONTC in Northeastern Ontario, I understand the emotional reaction this has provoked and the concern of workers with regard to next steps.

CLARIFY “I met with some northeastern Ontario mayors in April to clarify issues of concern and strongly encouraged them to share their ideas as to how we can best move forward. I look forward to their input. Our government is certain-

ly open to creative thinking and new ideas regarding divestment.

“During my meeting with the mayors I reiterated that while the process is just getting underway and will take time to complete, there is a great deal of information they can reinforce within their home communities.

“Our government will ensure key transportation services continue in the North, including the Polar Bear Express train service from Cochrane to Moosonee and bus service to communities served only by the ONTC. “We are honouring all pension commitments per existing legislation.

“While it is too soon to determine what the impact or benefits resulting from divestment will be, we will continue to work to maximize opportunities for Northerners.

“Allegations by some that the ONTC assets will be sold at bargain basement prices are just plain inaccurate. These assets are valu-

able and we are working through a careful process to maximize opportunity on all fronts. In addition, I am confident that more efficient and sustainable services can be offered through the private sector.

“Where there are business opportunities that sustain jobs, and increase revenues and the value of our operations, the ONTC has been encouraged to develop a sound business case and present it to the board for consideration.

“This process is about moving forward and offering an opportunity for the private sector to provide services in a manner than can stimulate local economies in the North, create jobs and provide viable transportation and telecommunications options.

INFORMATION “For the sake of employees who are concerned with the outcome of divestment, it is important for community leaders to ensure the information they provide to their constituents is accurate.

“In the meantime, I can say with confidence that no other government has consulted more widely and worked as closely with Northern Ontario residents as has ours.

Northern issues have always been vigorously represented around the cabinet table at Queen’s Park and that will continue.

“In response to the needs of Northern Ontario, our government refocused the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund (NOHFC) back to job creation and increased the fund from $60-million to $100-million. The North has reaped the benefit of the NOHFC with funds that create local jobs, enhance infrastructure and strengthen communities.

“While there is always work to do, our government—and I personally as Northern Development and Mines minister—will continue to work hard to ensure precious dollars are earmarked appropriately for the North so we can continue to maximize our potential.”

Hostas: multigenerational plants Hostas are vigorous plants which, once planted, can live for thirty years or more. Contrary to other perennials, which are usually appreciated for the beauty of their flowers, hostas are noted for the richness of their foliage. Their distinctive leaves are green, variegated, golden, or they might even have a touch of blue, bringing vividness and texture to flower beds and borders.

Hostas are easy to grow and thrive equally well in shade or sun.

Hostas are perfect plants for the inexperienced gardener. They are easy to grow and thrive equally well in shade or sun. They are best suited to soils rich in compost, so no other fertilizer is necessary.

That is a great advantage, especially for new gardeners! Another undeniable advantage: because of their profuse, tightly packed foliage, hostas will never be invaded by weeds, saving hours of backbreaking work. Even though hostas are drought tolerant, it is preferable to spread mulch around them. This conserves the moist coolness of the soil, which these oriental plants love so much.

The main enemy of hostas are slugs, who also love cool, moist places. Even though garden centres do stock effective slug bait, some hosta varieties are more resistant to slugs than others, including “invincible” and “Bressingham blue”. Garden centre specialists will be able to advise you about the other available varieties.

Hostas can thrive through generations of gardeners, perpetuating the memory of those who first planted them and giving them pride of place in their garden.

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Dorothy Conroy

Extendicare Nursing Home resident Dorothy Conroy died there on April 17, 2012, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born to George and Ada Vosburgh on December 16, 1934, on a farm in Hanbury where she was raised.

She went to New Liskeard high school and worked as an operator for Northern Telephone.

While her four children were growing up, Mrs. Conroy became well known as a local Avon lady.

She loved to socialize and have fun. Her love for being social played an important part in her sharing her gift of time in the community through volunteering for the cancer society, canvassing for the local NDP and minor hockey, where she served as president for one year.

Mrs. Conroy was a talented painter, ceramics maker, birthday cake creator and sewer of Halloween costumes. She loved travelling, whether it was a drive on the back roads or her wellloved trip to California. But no matter how much she loved going out and doing things, her biggest joy came from time with her family. She made every special occasion something wonderful.

Mrs. Conroy is survived by her husband Vince, daughter Shelley, son Sean (wife Wendy), daughter Kim Jackson (husband Henry) and grandchildren Malik, Hannah, Mackenzie and Jordan Jackson.

She was predeceased by her son Kurt Conroy, brother Harold Vosburgh and parents George and Ada Vosburgh.

The funeral was arranged by Perrin Funeral Chapel in New Liskeard with the service conducted there by Reverend Micol Cottrell.

Cremation has taken place.

Condolences and donations may be left at www.perrinfuneralchapel.com.

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Margaret Rose Veley

Margaret Rose Veley (nee Hearn) died on May 19, 2012, at the Englehart and District Hospital. She was 71.

She was born November 7, 1940, to Bill and Rose Grace Hearn (nee Baker) of Uno Park.

She married David Wilson Veley at the United Church in New Liskeard on September 6, 1957.

She attended Uno Park Public School, worked for the New Liskeard Fall fair board and was also a homemaker.

Mrs. Veley enjoyed fishing, camping and playing cards with family and friends. She was always there for everyone when needed, to lend a helping and loving hand or ear.

Mrs. Veley was predeceased by her husband Dave in 2011, her brothers Francis, Louis and James Hearn and sisters Mary Hearn and Shirley Jibb.

She is survived by her siblings John Hearn, Marie Aitchison, Joe (Betty) Hearn, Wilfred (Margaret-Rose) Hearn, her twin Marjorie (Garry) Beach, Delma (Glenn) Loach, Thelma (Gerry) Orton and Eve (Alex) McLean; her four children and spouses; grandchildren Jason (Alicia) Savoie, Jeremie (Shannon) Savoie, Josh (Kristine) Savoie, Gail and Sarah Aitchison, Justin and Tiffany Cripps, Wyatt and Brooke Veley; 10 great-grandchildren; and will be forever remembered and sorely missed by numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Cremation has taken place.

A celebration of Mrs. Veley’s life will take place on Sunday, May 27, from 1-5 p.m. at the farm of Alex and Eve McLean, 884574 Highway 65 West, New Liskeard.

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.”

John Visser

Earl pirie

After a long battle with dementia as well as ongoing diabetes, Earl Pirie died peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the Columbia Forest Long Term Care in Waterloo on May 15, 2012. He was 83.

Predeceased by his wife Audrey Pirie (2010), and his sister Margaret, Mr. Pirie is survived by his loving children Leslie (Bill), Tim (Pat), Russ (Mary), Stephen (Michelle) and Lori (Rob), grandchildren Stephanie, Tyler and their mother Yvette, Jewel, William, Jordan and Grace, and his sisters Lois (Roy) and Jean (Harvey).

Mr. Pirie was a creative and intelligent man. When confronted with an issue - whether it be how to expand his family home, how to convert an old school bus into a cross-country family RV, or how to help a client with an income tax issue - he would always find the most creative, effective, and often cheerful solutions.

His contagious smile and persistent, positive ways brought light to this world. He made those around him better people simply by knowing him.

All his life, Mr. Pirie was a faithful servant. He loved his family, he loved his friends, and above all he loved God and is now at home with his Eternal Father.

The funeral service was conducted May 18 at Community of Christ Church in Kitchener.

Interment is at Williamsburg Cemetery.

The family thanked the staff at the Columbia Forest Long Term Care for their compassion and care.

Expressions of sympathy donations to World Accord or Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.

Arrangements entrusted to Henry Walser Funeral Home, www.henrywalser.com.

John Visser died suddenly on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the Temiskaming Hospital, surrounded by family.

Mr. Visser was born in Voorburg, Netherlands, on May 2, 1930.

He resided in Harley Township with Nora, his wife for more than 60 years.

Mr. Visser emigrated to Canada in 1950 with a dream of farming in Ontario. He was an intense and passionate man of deep faith and with diverse interests. He loved the land and the challenge of working to improve it, both as a farmer and a gardener.

Music was an integral part of his being, and he often played the piano long hours into the night. Never bored, Mr. Visser enjoyed many hobbies as well as doing independent research on whatever piqued his interest.

He was a colourful character who did nothing by half measures: he loved to grumble and he loved to laugh and he will be deeply missed.

Mr. Visser is survived by his loving and beloved wife, Nora; brother Fred (June); children Eleanore (John Bell), Judith (Tom Fisher), Heidi, Mardi, David (Joyce), Matthew, Jessica and Jeff; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Mr. Visser was a member of First Baptist Church, New Liskeard.

A memorial service, conducted by the Reverend Bob McCarty, will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday,

May 25, at First Baptist Church, to celebrate Mr. Visser’s life and hope of resurrection in Jesus Christ.

Visitation is from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, at First Baptist.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to First Baptist Church will be gratefully received by the family.

If desired donations to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund would be appreciated by the family.

The funeral was arranged by Perrin Funeral Chapel.

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The depth of sorrow we cannot tell Of the loss of one we loved so well And while he sleeps a peaceful sleep His memories we shall always keep.

Forever loved & remembered by your family

Memorial Service and Celebration in honour of John Donald MacPherson Following John’s passing in his 86th year on March 28th 2012 and his subsequent cremation, we will gather for John’s memorial as follows: June 2, 2012, McDonald Funeral Home, Englehart, ON Masonic Memorial Service (all are welcome) 10:30 AM Friends and Family Memorial Service 11:00 AM Interment at Englehart Cemetery to follow.

Mike, you left us on May 28/65 in a car accident, but you are forever in our hearts, and we cherish and remember mostly the good times, there were many.

Fishing, hunting, badminton, pool, swimming and dancing, all at which you excelled.

Moriarty Family

Luncheon beginning at noon at Old Town Inn, function room.

Please join family and friends to celebrate John’s life and the things he enjoyed: music, good company, stories and a few cocktails.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at McDonald Funeral Home via cheques payable to the Englehart Community Centre Elevator Fund or the Wheelchair Bus Fund. Alternatively, donations may be made on-line to City Harvest https:// giving.cityharvest.org/MacPherson.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

obituaries Richard Joseph Laurin

Following a courageous battle with cancer, Richard Laurin died peacefully at the Temiskaming Hospital in the early morning hours of Sunday, May 20, 2012, with his loving wife and children by his side. He was 58.

He was born in Englehart on April 2, 1954, to Fernand “John” Laurin and Cécile Daviau.

He worked in the Maintenance Department of the Conseil scolaire catholique de district des Grandes Rivières.

Mr. Laurin was a talented artist and created many special pieces from metal.

He is remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, son and brother.

Predeceased by his father Fernand “John” and brother Roger, he will be sadly missed by his loving and devoted wife Christiane and children Nicole (Rodney) Lalonde of Dobie and Patrick (Joanne) Laurin of North Cobalt, grandchildren

Fernand J. Gauthier

C’est avec tristesse que la famille annonce le décès de M. Fernand Gauthier d’Earlton, à l’âge de 77 ans. M. Gauthier s’est éteint sereinement à l’Hôpital d’Englehart et du district, le mercredi 16 mai 2012, au terme d’un long et courageux combat contre le cancer.

M. Gauthier est né à Earlton, le 30 janvier 1935, fils de feu Albert Gauthier et de feue Rosa Loranger. Il a passé la plus grande partie de sa vie à gérer avec succès son entreprise laitière, en plus de travailler pendant onze ans à la Co-op d’Earlton.

M. Gauthier avait également l’esprit communautaire et a siégé au conseil municipal du canton d’Armstrong, de 1968 to 1976, ainsi qu’au conseil de direction de la Co-op d’Earlton. De plus, après sa retraite, il s’est occupé du cimetière du canton d’Armstrong pendant 5 ans.

Il prenait une grande fierté à s’acquitter de ses tâches et a apporté de nombreuses améliorations au cimetière local. Lorsqu’il ne faisait pas du bénévolat, il s’adonnait à la pêche sur glace et au travail du bois dans son garage.

Il est prédécédé par ses parents, son fils Marcel en 1984 et ses frère Germain, en 1997, et Ernest, en 1996. Il laisse pour pleurer sa perte son épouse aimante et dévouée, Lorraine, qu’il a épousée il y a 55 ans, le 14 août 1956. Il laisse aussi ses chers enfants : Suzanne (Claude Noël) Gauthier, d’Earlton, Jean-Guy (Linda Goudreault) Gauthier, de New Liskeard, Sylvie (David) Griese, de Latchford et Jocelyn Gauthier de Moonbeam. Il restera dans la douce mémoire de ses petits-enfants : Lisa, Josée, Manon, Justin, Céleste, Valérie et Jacob, de ses cinq arrièrepetits-enfants et de ses frères et sœurs: JeanPaul (Simone) Gauthier, de Chelmsford, Adhémar (Georgette) Gauthier, Roger (Gisèle) Gauthier, Fernande (Philippe) Léveillé, tous d’Earlton, Yvon (Colette) Gauthier, de New Liskeard, et Rose, de Hanna en Alberta, ainsi que de ses belles-sœurs Lucille et Yolande Gauthier d’Earlton.

La famille Gauthier a reçu parents et amis à la salle de l’Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, à Earlton, le vendredi 18 mai 2012, de 14 h 30 à 16 h 30, et de 19 h à 21 h 30, ainsi que le samedi 19 mai 2012, à compter de 9 h. La messe funéraire fut célébrée à l’Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste, le samedi 19 mai, à 11 h. L’enterrement a eu lieu au Cimetière du canton d’Armstrong. La famille vous serait très reconnaissante de faire tout don commémoratif à l’Unité communautaire de soins en cancérologie (Community Cancer Care).

Vous pouvez offrir vos condoléances, faire une contribution et allumer une bougie commémorative en visitant le www.buffamleveille.com.

Daniel Laurin and Danica Lalonde. Also missed by his mother Cécile Laurin of Earlton and siblings Gérald Laurin of Earlton, Yvon (Regina) Laurin of Port Elgin, Lise (André) Lachapelle of Belle Vallée and Guy (Fernande) Laurin of Earlton, and by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Laurin family will welcome friends at the Buffam Leveille Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 23, beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Funeral mass will be celebrated from Holy Cross Catholic Church on May 23 at 11 a.m. Father Alexis O’Lenga officiating.

Interment will follow at the Haileybury Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to Community Cancer Care would be appreciated by the family.

Condolences, contributions and memorial candles may be left at www.buffamleveille.com.

Fernand J. Gauthier

Following a long and courageous battle with cancer, Fernand Gauthier of Earlton died peacefully at the Englehart and District Hospital on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

He was 77.

He was born in Earlton on January 30, 1935, to Albert Gauthier and Rosa Loranger.

Mr. Gauthier owned and operated a successful dairy farm for most of his life and worked at the Earlton CoOp for a period of 11 years.

He was a community-minded individual who served as councillor for the Township of Armstrong from 1968 to 1976 and with the Earlton Co-Op Board of Directors.

As well, in his retirement years, he served as caretaker of the Armstrong Township Cemetery for a period of five years. He took great pride in his work and made many improvements to the local cemetery.

When not busy volunteering, he enjoyed ice fishing and woodworking in his shop.

Mr. Gauthier was predeceased by his parents, his son Marcel in 1984 and brothers Germain in 1997 and Ernest in 1996.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Lorraine whom he married 55 years ago on August 14, 1956. Also left to mourn are his loving children Suzanne (Claude Noël) Gauthier of Earlton, Jean-Guy (Linda Goudreault) Gauthier of New Liskeard, Sylvie (David) Griese of Latchford and Jocelyn Gauthier of Moonbeam; grandchildren Lisa, Josée, Manon, Justin, Céleste, Valérie and Jacob; five great-grandchildren; siblings JeanPaul (Simone) Gauthier of Chelmsford, Adhemar (Georgette) Gauthier, Roger (Gisèle) Gauthier, Fernande (Philippe) Léveillé all of Earlton, Yvon (Colette) Gauthier of New Liskeard and Rose (Norm Reese) Nielsen of Hanna, Alberta; and sisters-in-law Lucille and Yolande Gauthier of Earlton.

The funeral mass was celebrated May 19 from St-Jean-Baptiste Church in Earlton.

Interment followed at the Armstrong Township Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to Community Cancer Care will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

Condolences, contributions and memorial candles may be left at www.buffamleveille. com.

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Henry Martens lives in Baldur, Manitoba, sings lead,

plays bass and rhythm guitar.

Cyn Lodge farms south of Belmont, Manitoba, plays

drums and is also the group’s manager.

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The event will be taking place in the cafetorium. For

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