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Vol. 15, Issue 38, June 4, 2011
Gone Fishing: Interview with Charley Plourde by Janet Broomhead, Economic Development Specialist
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s all of Chapleau waits for the official results of the WFN Ultimate Fishing Town Canada contest, Charley Plourde, Science & Technology Liaison Officer for the Township of Chapleau, takes a much-needed break from her computer. Charley is the organizer of the efforts behind the contest, and has spent the past twelve weeks working all hours to bring the prestigious title to our town. She would be the first to tell you that the work was a community-wide effort that reached far beyond Chapleau and
engaged supporters across the country. JB: What are your thoughts on the community's response to the contest? C P : G r e a t ! Overwhelming! The response surpassed all of my expectations of what a town this size can do, what the community could do if we worked together. It's the first time I've felt that everyone who lives here was excited to be involved and proud to be from Chapleau. JB: How was the contest promoted? CP: We used every means possible. Social media played a huge part. I set up a Facebook page, and emailed everyone I
knew. Others did the same, and promoted the contest to friends and family, which had a huge multiplier effect. We contacted the local tourism businesses and our major employers to spread the word. The schools promoted the contest to students. Many of the surrounding communities endorsed Chapleau on their websites. JB: I heard you on the radio. CP: Yes! I was interviewed by several radio stations, including CBC Morning North and Radio Canada, Timmins and JJAM in Wawa. The Timmins Daily Press and the
regional Le Voyageur also published the story. The Chapleau Express supported us every step of the way by giving us exposure almost every week. Mr. Lafrenière also donated posters to the cause. JB: I heard you're a television star. CP: (laughs) CTV Northern Ontario came to Chapleau, and we were interviewed while fishing from the back river bridge. It was great exposure for the contest. JB: Voting came to an end on May 31. When will the official results of the contest be known? CP: The votes are now being checked for legitimacy and
Maxim and Maya Bertrand with a stringer of pickerel. Maxim and Maya Bertrand avec une châine de dorés.
technical manipulation. The winner of the contest will be
announced on June 6, 2011. Cont’d on P.4
Emma Hamill 1st Runner Up in Miss North Ontario Pageant
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he weekend of May 26th- May 28th was a very exciting time for a local family as their daughter Emma Hamill was one of the 40 delegates in the M i s sN o r t h Ontario P a g e a n t
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held in Sudbury Ontario. The weekend consisted of many wonderful opportunities for the girls as they were in a photo shoot, participated in many workshops to build their self esteem and shot a commercial about their hometown community. The competition consisted of a speech, community involvement portfolio, an interview, scholastic test, evening gown wear and gala night opening number. As the top 15 delegates were announced,
Chapleau's name was called and then the top 10 were announced and once again the community of Chapleau was called to join the other girls and then came the top 5 delegates when again Chapleau was asked to take the stage. This alone was such a huge accomplishment for a small town girl who had never participated in a pageant. As they narrowed down the top 5 delegates Chapleau and Iroquois Falls were the last two delegates on the stage Cont’d on P.4
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Emma Hamill posing with her proud family
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