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Vol. 18, Issue 9, November 2, 2013

Chapleau Senior Transportation Van

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ast year, Chapleau Health Services (SSCHS), along with agencies in four other northern communities, was provided with a Senior Transportation

Van by the North East Local Health Integration Network (NELHIN). The purpose of the vans is to support seniors in their homes, helping them to maintain their

health and live independently.

In the near future, SSCHS will be conducting a Senior Transportation Community Needs Assessment Survey to determine the biggest area of need for the van.

Surveys will be distributed within the community for seniors (age 60 and older) to complete, please watch for further notices on this.

Results of the survey will be compiled and will guide SSCHS in implementing the program.

In order for the Senior Transportation Program to be successful, the participation from volunteers is required. The Van comes with no operational funding, therefore volunteer drivers are needed.

The program will operate on a cost basis to cover all operating costs (e.g. fuel, insurance, maintenance, etc.).

Although some advertising for volunteers has been done in the past 6 months we still do not have sufficient volunteer drivers to operate the

program when it is ready.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer driver, please contact Julia directly at SSCHS at 705-864-3061 for information. As with all our volunteer programs, volunteers must go through a legislated volunteer screening process which involves providing a clean criminal record check, proof of up to date immunization and occupational health clearance (done with our Occupational

Health Nurse), read and sign pledge of confidentiality, read and sign Volunteer Code of Ethics, completion of Volunteer application, copy of valid driver's license, and proof of a clean driving record.

Specific orientation will also be provided for all volunteer drivers, which will assist them in safely completing their role.

Vo l u n t e e r s s h o u l d indicate what kind of availability they can provide to the program (e.g. a set day or week, Cont’d on P.4

Prostate Cancer and the Workplace

By Anna Ludwa and Zsolt Toth hile we often dream of vacations and trips off in faraway places or free time spent with family and friends we actually spend relatively little time doing those beloved activities. The reality is that we spend most of our adult lives in the workplace.

While the average worker is aware

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of the acute occupational risks as they carefully avoid the fork lift as it drives by in the construction site, fewer workers are aware of the more insidious risks within the workplace. One area that is getting attention is the possible link between the workplace and prostate cancer, the most common cancer among males.

The risk factors

that have the strongest association to prostate cancer are age, race and a family history of prostate cancer. Weaker evidence exists for diet, hormones, and physical activity.

Occupation has emerged as a controversial risk factor. Employment in trades, transportation, and farming industries have shown to be associated with a significant increase in

prostate cancer cases.

Fewer cases have been reported in the education, government, religious or social sciences sectors.

These studies have motivated researchers to find common exposures or characteristics among these working environments.

Common chemicals currently being investigated include: cadmium,

arsenic containing herbicides, fertilizers, and diesel exhaust.

H o w e v e r, t h e r e i s conflicting research and

no consensus that indicates a direct cause to prostate cancer. Diesel exhaust exposure, for Cont’d on P.8

Chapleau Resident Victim Of Internet Fraud

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he Superior East Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Chapleau Detachment were advised by a local resident that they had responded to an ad on F a c e b o o k o ff e r i n g private loans. After

providing private information such as date of birth and Social Insurance Number via email the victim was asked to pay a $500 fee in order for the application to be processed.

After being promised a $90,000 loan the victim

was told to open an account with a Diamond Bank and another $2600 was required for “fees”.

After another request from the loan company for the victim to pay 10% down to receive the loan funds which would have been

another $9000, the victim contacted the OPP. The OPP would like to remind the public that providing private information to an unknown source over the internet can be very costly. If the deal

sounds too good to be true it probably isn’t.

For more information about this and other common scams visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at http:// www.antifraudcentrecentre antifraude.ca or call 1-888-495-8501.

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Has anything changed?

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is experiencing a crisis of credibility and must take real and concrete steps to improve public confidence in the assessment system, Ombudsman André Marin said at a press conference announcing the release of his report on the investigation into the transparency of the property assessment process and the integrity and efficiency of decision-making at MPAC. “While I would like to acknowledge the willingness on the part of MPAC to cooperate with our investigation and the proactive steps it has committed to improving its process since this investigation began, the credibility of MPAC’s evaluation process simply cannot be restored without altering how it operates on a dayto-day basis and changing key aspects of its corporate culture,” the

Ombudsman said.

Following a five-month investigation, Mr. Marin presented 22 recommendations in his final report titled, “Getting it Right.”

The Ministry of Finance and MPAC pledged to implement 18 of the recommendations immediately and to consider implementation of the remaining four a f t e r f u r t h e r s t u d y.

MPAC has agreed to report back to the Ombudsman within six months time on its progress in implementing the report’s recommendations.

The Ombudsman recommended increasing taxpayer a c c e s s t o M PA C ’s information, improving the accuracy and consistency of property assessments and improving the fairness and integrity of the appeal process by r e q u i r i n g M PA C t o recognize and carry forward assessment reductions after appeal

OBITUARY Lilianne Lola Scott P a s s e d a w a y peacefully at Chapleau Health Services with family by her side on Friday October 25, 2013 at the age of 54 years. Beloved wife of Gary Scott. Loving mother of Giselle Noël (Robert) and Robert Scott (Katrina). Proud and loving mémè of Ty s o n a n d K a i t l y n .

Daughter of the late Guy and Leonne Pepin.

Cherished sister of Gilles Pepin (Patricia Demers) and Lise Pepin (Charles Bertrand).

Adored daughter-in-law of Hélène and the late Harold Scott. Dear sister-in-law of Debbie Smith (Peter) and Lynn Baizana (Gilles).

Lilianne will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends. Family and friends are invited to visit at the Royal Canadian Legion, Chapleau on Monday October 28, 2013 from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. and then again from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held at the Sacred Heart Church on Tuesday October 29, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Sebastien Groleau officiating. Memorial donations made to the Chapleau Health Services or to the Sacred Heart Church Ramp Fund would be greatly appreciated by the family.

(Arrangements entrusted to the P.M. Gilmartin Funeral Home, Wawa, 1-800-4394937).

unless there are legitimate reasons why the assessment is no longer v a l i d . F i n a l l y, t h e Ombudsman recommended removing the onus from the taxpayer and shifting the burden to MPAC to justify the accuracy of its assessments if the property owner challenges the assessment before the Assessment Review Board.

“The current situation of putting the onus on the property owner is anachronistic, unfair and just doesn’t make sense. Fixing the problem and laying the o n u s o n t h e s t a t e ’s assessor will level the playing field and recognize that MPAC is filling a public service role in carrying out property assessments for taxation purposes,” Mr. Marin noted. “It will also place the onus on MPAC to ensure that its assessments are accurate and defendable.”

Mr. Marin explained that he undertook the investigation of MPAC because of the overwhelming volume of complaints his office received from frustrated taxpayers.

“Never in the 30-year history of this Office have so many complaints been received in so short a period about a single public agency,” he said. “Our Office was inundated with protests

from disaffected citizens – more than 3,700 of them.”

Complaints were received from individual homeowners across the province, as well as from current and former Assessment Review Board and M PA C e m p l o y e e s , interest groups and organizations including the Canadian Association for the Fifty Plus (CARP) and the Canadian Advocates for Tax Awareness (CAFTA).

Over 104 local, regional and provincial representatives from 83 municipalities, including several mayors and Members of the Provincial Parliament complained or provided submissions during the investigation.

Based on the investigation’s findings, the Ombudsman said that MPAC had failed to ensure property owners were provided with sufficient and timely assessment information to help them understand and challenge their property assessments fairly. He also found that MPAC had undermined the integrity of the Assessment Review Board process through failing to recognize its decisions and to carry them forward to future years’ assessments.

The above article was w r i t t e n M a rc h 2 8 , 2006. You be the judge.

Winter Carnival Meeting The frost thickens and temperatures fall. Winter soon settles in.

With winter's arrival we prepare for that midseasonal break, that communal celebration winter carnival.

Chapleau's winter carnival has a long history with numerous clubs, businesses and individuals organizing and participating in a long list of activities.

Some were crazy! Remember the bed races across the river. All these events were designed to entertain and unify the community during the d a r k m o n t h s

of winter.

Though times change, this tradition continues. But, as with everything, we need new ideas to rejuvenate the weekend to attract more participation.

The Chapleau Leisure Committee wants to hear from citizens. Do you have an event idea, something community members would enjoy? Should we have more outdoor activities? How do we involve more people?

Have an idea?

Come to the Winter Carnival Meeting at Council Chambers on Thursday, November 7th at 7:00PM. We welcome your ideas!

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GOING TO CHURCH Catholic Church SACRED-HEART OF JESUS PARISH PAROISSE SACRÉ-COEUR DE JÉSUS 26 Lorne Street North OFFICE- 21 Lansdowne St.N. 864-0747 New Schedule Effective Nov. 7/09 Nouvel horaire à compter du 7 nov/09 Sat/sam 7 p.m. (E or F) Sun/dim 9:30 a.m. (F or E) Weekdays/Semaine lun-ven 9:30 a.m.

Wed/Mer (Hosp) 11:30 a.m.

Fr. Sébastien Groleau ST. JEAN DE BRÉBEUF (Sultan) Liturgy of the Word Liturgie de la parole Mass 3rd Sunday Messe 3e dim 12:00 Noon (B) Permanent Deacon Diacre Permanent Ted Castilloux Diocese of Moosonee Anglican Church of Canada ST. JOHN’S CHURCH 4 Pine Street West 705-235-5556 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

The Rev. Iris Montague

ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 78 Devonshire Street 864-0909 Sunday Service 10 a.m.

CHAPLEAU PENTECOSTAL CHURCH 9 Elm Street (P.A.O.C.) 864-0828 Sunday 10:30 a.m.(With childcare) Story Hour Fri. 3:30-4:30 p.m. (for school age children - snacks, Bible story, games)

Pastor Dan Lee TRINITY UNITED CHURCH

Corner of Beech and Lorne 864-1221 Sunday Service and Sunday School 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Rolly MacLean Soup Kettle every 2nd Wednesday of the month www.angelfire.com/on/trinityuc OUR LADY OF SEVEN SORROWS PARISH PAROISSE NOTRE-DAME-DES-SEPTDOULEURS (Foleyet) Liturgy of the Word Liturgie de la Parole Mass 2nd-4th Sunday/ Messe 2e-4e dim 12:00 Noon (B) COMMUNITY BIBLE CHAPEL Corner of King and Maple 864-0470 Communion Service 9:30 Family Bible Hour 11 a.m.

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DEATH NOTICE It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Edward Hector Chasse on October 28, 2013 at the St. Joseph Villa in Sudbury Ont. Beloved father of Diane (Jim) of Sudbury and Bobby (Geri) of Cobourg, Ont. He will be sadly missed by his family.

Royal Canadian Legion Br.#5

2013 Poppy Campaign Attention : Local businesses, groups and individuals it is time to signify if you wish to purchase a Remembrance Day wreath for the November 11th 2013 Remembrance Day Ceremony. We would appreciate your cooperation by replying as soon as possible.

Closing date for wreath orders is November 10th @ noon...

Prices are as follows: #24 Wreath $115.00 #20 Wreath $63.00 #14 Wreath $48.00 # 08 Wreath $30.00 #35 Cross $43.00 Contact: The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 5 Poppy Chairman P.O. Box 370 Chapleau, ON P0M1K0 Jimmy Apsey Office: 705-864-0260 Bar : 705-864-0170 Home: 705-864-1475

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Chapleau Moments

Nicholson generosity left Chapleau with 'most elegant and distinctive of all Royal Canadian Legion properties in Canada’

by Michael J. Morris Lt. Lorne Weller Nicholson was killed in action just one week before the armistice that ended World War I on November 11, 1918.

The Toronto Star of November 26, 1918, in his obituary said, "Lieut. Nicholson went overseas with the 227th Battalion, 'Men-of-TheNorth. He was transferred to the 4th C.M.Rs and went to France in 1917.

The Star story continued: He was wounded with shrapnel in January of this year (1918), but recovered

returning to his battalion on September 29. He was in the lines continually from that time until just one week before the armistice was signed when he made the supreme sacrifice".

L o r n e We l l e r Nicholson was the only child of George Brecken and Charlotte (Weller) Nicholson On April 19, 1920, the St. John's Memorial Hall, first called Parish House, which his parents had built, was officially opened.

As George Evans once wrote "It is

quickly, not leaving his battalion. He was wounded again in April, and was in a Canadian hospital in France when it was bombed and more than 300 lives lost. " H e w a s transferred to the Prince of Wales Hospital in London, where after three and a half months, he fully recovered,

significant that the donors of the building did not put their names on the monumental inscription: they were content that the world remember them simply as the father and mother of Lt. Lorne W. Nicholson."

It reads: "St. John's Parish House. In memory of Lt. Lorne W.

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Nicholson and all those who with him voluntarily gave their lives in the Great War. Erected by his father and mother A.D. 1919", and at the bottom of it, the words from the Gospel According to John, "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends".

(John 15:13) Mr. Nicholson was the first reeve of Chapleau serving from 1901 to 1913, and at the time the hall was opened was the Member of Parliament for East Algoma , and Mrs. Nicholson had been one of the first school teachers in Chapleau.

Some of those participating in the memorial service at St. John's Anglican Church and official opening at the hall included Rev. John Nelson Blodgett, Rector of St. John's Anglican Church; Rev. Dr. Robert John Renison, later Bishop of the Anglican Church diocese of Moosonee; Rt. Rev. John George Anderson, Bishop of Moosonee; Reeve Max Brunette, Township of Chapleau; Rev. George Prewer and Rev. White.

Lt. -Col. C. H. LeP. Jones , the commanding officer of 227th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force and Major D.M. Brodie also participated.

Ian Macdonald, retired head of the department of architecture and professor emeritus at the University of Manitoba, who

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has researched and written extensively on Chapleau buildings kindly agreed to let me share some of his thoughts about the b u i l d i n g , n o w c o mmonly referred to simply as "The Legion".

"A building as distinctive and prominent as the Nicholson Hall accurately reflected the public honour for war sacrifice, military service, veterans and the Union Jack that the World War I vets fought under. The Victorian gothic revival style of the building, which is closely associated with monarchism, reminds us of the significant cultural role of architecture and the British Dominion that we were at the time," Ian wrote.

"The Canadian Parliement buildings were also built in the same style to echo the architecture of Westminster and provide a permanent reminder of our British heritage."

"The Legion Hall is formally organized around a central axis, and the gothic revival windows, doors and details are what most individuals would associate with a religious building," Ian noted.

In fact, when I googled Chapleau Legion Hall recently, a photo popped up on a web site and whoever

posted it, thought it was a church. A Chapleau person had posted a correction in the comments section.

Ian also speculated on what the Legion in Chapleau might have built, had it not been for the philanthropic act of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholson, albeit that it was first given to St. John's Anglican Church as a parish house.

"There are plenty of examples of other Legion facilities in small Canadian communities to provide an idea of what might have been", Ian wrote, adding that the Nicholson generosity "has left Chapleau with what is probably the most elegant and distinctive of all Royal Canadian Legion properties in Canada. It is clearly the most sophisticated building of its time in Chapleau."

In Loving, Proud and Gratefull Remembrance of the Chapleau Boys who gave their lives in the Great War.

Lorne W. Nicholson Harry Unwin William Unwin Loftus Muske Percy Hall William Turner Edgar Turner John Turner Simon Micowatch Jacob Micowatch Williard C. Daniels William Hartley Walter Valentine

J. Moir Walter Haskins Albert Jeffries Harry Barber James Hewitt J. Redbreast A. Therriault Joseph Bolduc A. Mortson Peter Moran Peter Chappise J. Collings H. Wrangham

"Greater Love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends."—John XV-XIII

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By the 1930s and the onset of the Great Depression, St. John's was no longer able to maintain the hall, and it was subsequently closed and turned over to the municipality. Branch Number 5 of the Royal Canadian Legion rented it for some years until 1955 when B.W. "Bubs" Zufelt was reeve, the Legion took ownership of the building. Mr. Zufelt was made a life member of the branch for his efforts.

On November 11, Remembrance Day, Chapleau will once again "remember them" including Lt. Lorne Weller Nicholson and all those who gave their lives in World War I, World War II, Korea and NATO service.

My thanks to Ian Macdonald and Doug Greig for their assistance. My email is mj.morris@live.ca

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FONOM Partners with Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers Ltd. to Provide a “Return of Premium” Group Benefits Program The Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities (FONOM) is pleased to partner with Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers Ltd. (DLIB) to offer their members a

unique group benefits program opportunity.

The FONOM program is ideal for small and medium sized municipalities up to 250 employees.

This “return of

premium” program provides municipalities with the opportunity to receive a percentage return of annual premium paid every year they participate in the program.

With expenses 18-30 per cent lower than regular group benefit programs, the FONOM plan will be very attractive to municipalities from a cost perspective.

Chapleau Senior Transportation Van Cont’d from P.1 or set time of month, etc.) and if they are willing to do in town, out of town or both kinds of driving.

Although some community members find the initial set up to become a volunteer time intensive, SSCHS is legally required to complete these steps in order to provide a safe and

quality experience for both the clients of their programs and the volunteers.

We strongly encourage all seniors (age 60 and over) to watch for and participate in the upcoming Needs Assessment Survey that will be distributed. It is critically important to get your feedback in order for the Transpor-

tation Program to best meet the needs of seniors in our community.

Additionally without the assistance and dedication of volunteers, the program will not be able to operate so we encourage all those who can donate some of their time to the program to contact Julia at 705-864-3061

to discuss.

We w i l l b e providing feedback to seniors in the community on the outcome of the needs assessment survey once the results are completed. In the interim, for other questions about the Transportation Program please call SSCHS directly at 705-864-3053 and ask for Maria.

Each FONOM member municipality will have the opportunity to create their own contract within the program. The FONOM program will have no restrictions on plan design.

With representation in Northern Ontario, DLIB will be able to provide a direct approach to serving participating municipalities with every aspect of the program from initial quoting, to

enrolment and ongoing sales and services support. FONOM will be working closing with DLIB to ensure that each FONOM member municipality is provided with the information they need to make an informed decision.

Dan Lawrie Insurance Brokers Ltd. invites those interested in further program details to contact them directly at FONOM@ danlawrie.com.

NDP: Empty Liberal promises undermine Northern development QUEEN’S PARK – NDP Northern Development and Mines Critic Michael Mantha says the Liberal government’s unwillingness to take real action is threatening billions of dollar in Northern investment, and leaving communities dependent on resource development out in the cold.

“Just two

weeks ago Cliffs [Natural Resources] was forced to consider pulling out of the Ring of Fire because this government refuses to provide direction in Ring of Fire development, and last Friday, Northern Superior Resources was forced to sue the government for failing to play a role in consultations with

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First Nations,” explained Mantha during today’s question period.

Members of the Liberal government have repeatedly paid lip service to the important role the government plays in developing resource commodities by working with industry and affected communities and First Nations, but have so far failed to take concrete action.

“The government is announcing

thousands of jobs will come to the province but no work on the ground is being done to create these jobs. There is no training of the workforce to meet the demand, there is no plan on infrastructure or electricity rates,” said Mantha. “For 6 years this government has talked the talk but has done nothing on the ground to create the jobs and to consult communities.”

Mantha called on the government to

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stop delaying future development by working with industry and community stakeholders.

“How can this government ask partners to work together while itself refusing to play a role in

crafting a plan for mining development and job creation?” asked Mantha. “What will it take for this government to actually develop a plan for Ring of Fire development and job creation in the North?”

Leisure And Culture Services Committee WINTER CARNIVAL CELEBRATION MEETING Individuals or organizations interested in participating in or volunteering for this year's event are encouraged to attend.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7th, 2013 AT 7:00PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT THE CIVIC CENTRE Comité Des Loisirs Et Des Affaires Culturelles Rencontre pour la célébration de la fête du Carnaval Les individus ou les organisations intéressés a participer ou aider en tant que volontaire pour la célébration de cette année sont encouragés d`assister à la rencontre.

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Your health care isn't as good as you think it is Health care in Canada isn't as good as you think it is (NC) That's the message of a new report, Better health, better care, better value for all,from the Health Council of Canada. The Health Council looked at

national and international data and concluded that although Canada is one of the top spenders on health care, our results are not that impressive.

Compared to

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other high income countries like Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States, Canada falls in the middle when we look at measures of our health status, such as how long Canadians can expect to live or what percentage of Canadians have multiple chronic conditions (e.g., arthritis, cancer, heart disease).

Our ranking on health care services is even worse—near the bottom—when it comes to how long Canadians have to wait for elective surgery or how easy it is to get primary health care outside office hours.

More alarming is that there are inequities in health care across the country. It turns out that where you live matters.

For example: In 2009, 8.1% of Newfoundland and

Labrador residents had diabetes, almost double the rate (4.2%) of Yukon residents.

In 2012, 62% of doctors in British Columbia reported that their patients can get an appointment the same day or the next day. In Quebec, that percentage was 22%.

In 2012, 84% of patients in Ontario waiting for knee replacement surgery received treatment within 26 weeks (the standard across Canada), compared to just 35% of patients in Prince Edward Island.

And while all of us pay taxes so that our health care is there when we need it, the cost of prescription drugs can be an extra burden. One in 10 Canadians reports not filling a prescription or skipping doses because of cost. Not all Canadians have the same drug coverage though governments have promised this in the past.

So what is the solution? It isn't to ask governments to spend more money on health care. In fact, Canada has invested a lot of new money in health care over the last 10 years. But the largest percentage of funds are still spent on hospital care, drugs and physicians, even though there is growing demand in areas such as managing chronic conditions and home care services to meet the needs of our aging society.

The Health

Council proposes that we do things differently if we want a higherperforming health system. First, the federal, provincial, and territorial governments must agree on shared goals, specifically: better health, better care, and better value for all Canadians. There must also be strong leadership and sustained support in areas such as measurement and reporting, so that

governments and health care organizations can be held accountable.

Finally, governments across Canada must collaborate more e ff e c t i v e l y, a n d t h e federal government needs to be an active player.

The bottom line?

Canadians deserve better health care. We must, and we can, do better with what we have.

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4.Croyez-vous vous ÊTRE trompés?

Semaine 2 : 1.

-3 + (5) + (-2) + (3) + (-6) + (-5) = -8 2.

5 (8 – 2 – 3 ) – 6 (4 + 2 – 9) – 1 (3 – 1 + 6) = 25 Semaine 3 : Ils (on – ONT) loué un appartement d'étudiant, (on – ON N' – ont) aurait jamais cru qu'ils y seraient restés si longtemps. Lors du déménagement, comme tu le (ses – c'est – s'est – sait – SAIS), je leur ai donné un coup de main.

Semaine 4 : Marie marche 2 fois autour d'un champ ayant la forme d'un carré. Si elle parcourt 2 km, combien de mètres mesure un côté de ce carré?

250 m Le diamètre de la roue d'une bicyclette mesure 70 cm. Quelle distance franchit la bicyclette à chaque révolution complète de la roue?

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MARKETPLACE

Tel/Fax. 705-864-2579

Email: chaexpress@sympatico.ca Web: chapleauexpress.ca

FOR RENT - FOR RENT - FOR RENT Multi-level townhouse located on Minto Street. Newly renovated. Approx.1500 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms, 1 parking spot available, fenced backyard, no pets, non smoking preferred. Available Nov.1st, 2013. Call Robin 705-8602223. Serious inquiries only.

Village Shop Apt. 3 bedroom, laundry on site, secured building.

Call Lucy at 705-864-1114.Oct26

Newly renovated apartment available near downtown area. “Non Smoking”. Call 705-864-1148.Nov9 Large and small cabins, electric heat and plug-ins. Also one house- electric & wood heating. Plenty of parking for big trucks and equipment. Reasonable rates. For more information call evenings after 9:00 p.m. (705)864-0589 as for Ray.Nov16

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SEPTIC TANK SERVICES Chapleau Septic Services will close for the season on Oct.31. Call 864-1114 today.

Shop Locally We all depend on you HOUSE FOR SALE 49 Aberdeen Street South, 2 + 1 Bedroom, 3pc bath. Central location. Great starter home. Full basement, detached shed, decent sized yard. Appliances Included: Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, basement fridge, deep freeze. Negotiable fully furnished.

Recently updated flooring on main floor. New roof. Newly updated bathroom. Roughed in plumbing in basement for second toilet.

NOW ONLY $35,000.00 o.b.o. Contact Stacy St. Amand at 613449-1786

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Alain Bouffard Sales Manager 61 Mission Road Wawa, Ontario, P0S 1K0 Tel: 705-856-2394 Cell: 705-856-5595 Fax: 705-856-4290 alainbouffard@missionmotors.com www.missionmotors.com

Northern Lights Ford Sales Andrew G. McKenzie Travis Gendron Highway 17 North P.O. Box 1033 Wawa, ON. P0S 1K0 Business 705-856-2775 Fax 705-856-4862 tgendron@northernlightsford.ca sales@northernlightsford.ca

BODYLINES BY CRACK LTD. ? Licensed Bodymen ?Insurance Claims ?Windshield Repairs

NEW BOOKS

The Forgotten - David Baldacci Allegiant - Veronica Roth I, Michael Bennett - James Patterson The Orenda - Joseph Boyden Orr: My Story - Bobby Orr

and Replacement ?State of the Art Frame

ALL WORK GUARANTEED PLEASE CALL 705-856-1406

BERRY’S FREIGHT SERVICES

ALLEMANO & FITZGERALD

TIMMINS - CHAPLEAU - TIMMINS

Barristers and Solicitors

Monday to Friday: 1 lb. to 10,000 lbs We will not be coming to Chapleau on Fridays for the rest of the summer

FOR QUALITY SERVICES AT

INEXPENSIVE PRICES GIVE US A CALL AT 1-705-264-4334

SLOMA CLEANERS Drop off at Between Friends (Cedar Grove) Mon to. Fri. 8 amnoon and 1-4 pm

Ludie’s 6th Annual Christmas OPEN HOUSE 45 Queen St. Nov. 8th 7-10 p.m.

Nov. 9th 1-4 p.m.

Handmade crafts, Christmas decors, Gift Ideas, Gift baskets, Epicure Christmas collections

FESTIVE REFRESHMENTS! DOOR PRIZES!

“The Chapleau Child Care Centre would like to assist you to take care of your children while you work, attend school or enjoy that much-needed break.

We offer a variety of early learning and care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age.

Services are available in French and English from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday each week. We also offer different user options, family rates and subsidy.

Stop by the Centre at 28 Golf Road or call 864-1886 for more information!!

ALL ADS ARE ACCEPTED AT “Manda's Home Style COOKIN”. DEADLINE FOR RECEIVING ADS IS ON WEDNESDAY 4:00 p.m. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES Regular Classified Ads. First 25 words or less $6.25 Each additional word $0.16+HST. NO REFUNDS ON cancelled classified ads.

PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER CHADWIC HOME, FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE. Offers shelter, emotional support, and information for women and their children who are in crisis situations. We have a Toll Free Crisis Line which is staffed 24 hours a day. We can arrange for free transportation to the Centre for women who live in the Algoma/Chapleau area. We also offer support to women who live in the communities of Chapleau, White River, Dubreuilville, and Hornepayne through our Outreach Program.

Our Outreach Worker travels to those communities to meet with women who need emotional support as well as information about their rights and options. If you need to speak with the Outreach Worker when she is in your community, you can call the Centre at any time to set up an appointment. You do not need to be a resident of the Centre in order to use our services. If you need someone to talk to or if you just need someone to listen, call our Toll Free Crisis line at 1-800461-2242 or you can drop in at the Centre. We are here for you.

Societe Alzheimer Society meetings will be held at the Chapleau Hospital every 1st Monday of each month starting from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Offers help to anyone who desires to stop drinking. Open discussion meeting on Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Trinity United Church basement. Telephone contacts: 864-2786 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS (A.A).Open discussion meeting every Monday evening. Brunswick House First Nation Band office lounge 7pm. Narcotics Anonymous(N.A) every Tuesday same place same time. NNADAP Worker @ 864-0174 info.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS - Offers help to anyone who has the desire to stop using drugs/alcohol. Open discussion meeting on Saturday at 7:00 p.m.

Pentecostal Church. Call 705-860-9769 for support.

Adult Mental Health (18 yrs and up) and Addiction Services (all ages) offered at Turning Point. Located at 8 Lorne St. South. For professional, confidential services, please call 705-864-1919. Open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to noon and 1pm to 4:30pm.

Services de santé mentale pour adultes (18 ans et plus) et les services de toxicomanie (tous les âges) offerts à Point décisif. Situé au 8, rue Lorne Sud. Contactez-nous au 705-864-1919 pour des services professionnels et confidentiels. Les heures ouvrables sont de 8 h 30 à midi et de 13 h à 16 h 30.

MICHAEL C. ALLEMANO, B.A., L.L.B. Certified by the Law Society as a Specialist in Real Estate Law P.O. Box 10, 369 Queen St. E. Suite 103 Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6A 1Z4 Phone (705) 942-0142 Fax (705) 942-7188

P.O. Box 1700, 37 Broadway Avenue, Wawa, Ontario P0S 1K0 Phone (705) 856-4970 Fax (705) 856-2713

The Chapleau Fire Department will be hosting a Spaghetti Supper November 2 From 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at the Legion Hall.

All proceeds will go to Ghislain Lafreniere "Frenchie" Hope to see you all!

We want you to try our coffee.

Every Saturday and Sunday in November

$ 1.00 Any Size IT ALSO INCLUDES A FREE COOKIE! WOW!

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Staying safe on the ice (NC) Canada's passion for the game of hockey is well-known, but nothing is more paramount than the safety of the players on the ice. As players become stronger and faster, it is increasingly important to teach them about how to stay safe, from what equipment to wear to how to play with awareness and courtesy.

Responsibility for safe play on the ice falls to everyone

involved – parents, coaches, kids, and referees. Rules and enforcement of the rules, education, awareness, and strong skill development are all key steps to a fun and safe hockey season.

Below are some tips for staying safe on the ice: • Do your research – There are unlimited resources out there; from hockey equipment checklists and fitting guides such as

the ones found on Canadiantire.ca/hocke y, smartphone apps that focus on concussion prevention and symptoms, to blogs that cover practical tips and tricks.

• Take the time – While hockey season can be extremely busy, set aside 15-minutes before and after each game to review some key learning's and observations with your kids. It could be a quick review of something you read about safety or recognizing a good sportsmanship act your child displayed during the game.

• Practice makes perfect – Register your kids for a skills clinic or practice with them on off-days.

Emphasise the importance of fair play, teamwork, fitness and a positive attitude

while enhancing fundamental skills.

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example when placing an emphasis on safe play to ensure your

kids have a safe and memorable hockey season.

Prostate Cancer and the Workplace Cont’d from P.1 example, does not show a significant increase in cancer cases in the industrial environment.

Some theories suggest that wholebody vibration has been implicated as another risk factor. Testosterone levels have been shown to increase with wholebody vibration which puts men at a higher risk o f p r o s t a t e c a n c e r.

Research confirms that heightened testosterone levels are a risk factor.

However, this theory is still novel and requires further research.

Overall, it is known that certain work environments put men at a higher risk for prostate cancer than others. The exact cause of this

correlation is unknown but it is thought to be either a chemical or physical factor.

Nearly half of prostate cancer patients show no symptoms.

Those that do have symptoms usually present with urinary retention, back or leg pain, or blood in the urine. Symptoms of advanced prostate cancer include weight loss, anemia, bone pain, spinal cord compression, and leg swelling.

When prostate cancer is suspected your physician may do a number of tests and examinations. This may involve the prostatespecific antigen (PSA) testing in the blood, digital rectal examina-

tion, and a prostate biopsy.

This area of research continues to be controversial but it is still prudent to limit exposures in the workplace and follow safe work practices.

Anna and Zsolt are students of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM). If you require more information on this or any other topic concerning occupational health, please contact the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW) at 705-523-2330, toll free at 1-800-461-7120, o r v i s i t w w w. o h c o w. o n . c a / c l i n i c s / sudbury

OWNER'S CHOICE SEAT SALE AT COLLINS HOME FURNITURE 4858-407/408

TUSCANY GREY SOFA CHAIR

4846-219/220

WINDSOR STYLE INDIGO SOFA/CHAIR

REG. $1449.98 OWNER’S CHOICE REG. $2329.98 SALE PRICE OWNER’S CHOICE SALE PRICE $724.99 2 pc. Set

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Home furniture

building centre

7 Birch Street W. ǀ Chapleau ǀ ph 705-864-1030 ǀ Toll Free 1-888-752-2212 www.homefurniture.ca

Mon - Fri 8:00 - 5:30, Sat 8:00 - 5:00, closed Sunday Home Owners helping homeowners

IF IT'S NOT ON SALE, TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 20% OFF THE REGULAR RETAIL PRICE ON ANY SEALY POSTUREPEDIC SET IN STORE. THIS SALE EVENT BEGINS FRIDAY NOVEMBER 1, ENDING MONDAY NOVEMBER 4 HOME OWNERS HELPING HOMEOWNERS EARN AEROPLAN MILES WITH EVERY PURCHASE DONE AT COLLINS HOME FURNITURE

STILL ON IS OUR NO FEE EVENT, WITH ANY PURCHASES DONE WITH YOUR NEW HOME CREDIT CARD, MINIMUM PURCHASE OF $250.00

DO NOT PAY FOR 10 MONTHS OR 12 EQUAL PAYMENTS