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Temiskaming Thunder’s Nina Anderson signs with Loyalist Lancers

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

ENGLEHART — She is the second player from the Temiskaming Thunder girls U19 basketball program to be recruited and signed to an Ontario college team.

Englehart’s Nina Anderson, 19, a Grade 13 graduate of Englehart High School (EHS) has signed a contract to play college basketball with the Loyalist Lancers this coming season.

Loyalist College is located in Belleville, Ontario.

Anderson also played basketball on her EHS Spartan team, with her mother, Anita Anderson, coaching her.

Former Thunder player Ashlyn Anderson has also been signed to play basketball with the Fanshawe College Falcons.

Nina Anderson saw a highlight of her Thunder season this year when she scored 50 points in a game.

“Basketball has always been a part of my life,” said Anderson in an email interview. “With both my parents involved with coaching at Englehart High School, I was always in the gym after school shooting hoops and I began playing on school teams in Grade six.”

Basketball became her main focus this past year when she played for the Thunder travelling around Ontario in tournaments.

“I realized that if I continued to work hard, I had a shot at playing for post-secondary basketball.”

She is a multi-sport athlete competing at high levels in volleyball, track and field and badminton where she won a gold medal in badminton in the C division at the Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations (OFSAA) this year at Georgian College in Barrie.

HIGHER LEVEL OF PLAY

Anderson believes that being a team member of the U19 Thunder girls team that she had the opportunity to continue developing her game after the limited high school season had ended.

“The Thunder has terrific coaches and supporters to help you reach your goals. Rep basketball allowed me to experience a higher level of play and gave me exposure to college and university coaches,” noted Anderson.

Her coach, Lorna Desmarais, could not say enough good things about her star player and how the Thunder program

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Golfer, Brandon Christo named to 2024 Elmira College Hall of Fame

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — He grew up here playing golf and can be found out on the local links from time to time enjoying the game. But now he is a Hall of Famer.

Brandon Christo has been honoured by Elmira College Department of Athletics as a member of the 2024 Hall of Fame Class.

Christo attended Elmira College in New York in 2008-2009 and was named to the Golf Coaches Association of America PING AllAmerican third team following his senior year in 2009.

He set the program single-season record for scoring average with 74.05 through 22 rounds played and finished the season with a 35 national rating.

“I am extremely honoured to be inducted into the Hall of Fame,”

said Christo in an email interview.

One Foot Forward announces 2024 Zubyck Memorial Fund recipients

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — The memory of a toddler and his grandpa continue to send goodness throughout the community.

The Gordon and Greyson Zubyck Memorial Fund, managed at The Temiskaming Foundation, has announced their 2024 list of funding recipients.

“We are thrilled to announce this years recipients and hope these funds continue to grow youth programming for our

area, “ said One Foot Forward spokesperson Shelly Zubyck in an online message. “ My dad was an integral part of the development of the Haileybury Beach in the 1970s. Knowing we were able to continue to build on it in memory of Greyson is pretty special for the Culhane family.”

Gordon Zubyck passed away in an ATV mishap on July 14, 2011 at the age of 64.

He was an educator at Timiskaming District Secondary School and a beloved track and field coach.

His grandson, Greyson Zubyck, 2, passed away on December 26,

2015.

A memorial fund was set up through the One Foot Forward program at The Temiskaming Foundation to raise funds to

be distributed back into the community each year, through an application process.

The following individuals and organizations were the 2024 Gordon and Greyson Zubyck Memorial fund recipients:-$250 Sport Leadership Award for TDSS Graduation - Lauren Paterson

-$5,000 Haileybury Beach One Foot Forward Spray Zone - $5,000 of a $15,000 commitment

-$5,000 Jumpstart Charitysport registrations for children in need

-$4,000 Temiskaming Thunder Basketball Association - to support coaching certifications

and youth league programs

-$3,000 Temiskaming Tumblers Gymnastics Club - assist with coaching development

-$4,000 Temiskaming Soccer Club - Equipment revamp

-$5,000 Horne Granite Curling Club - Little Rocks Program equipment purchase

“Thank you to all our applicants and as always, thank you to our amazing, supportive community.”

She said that to date the Memorial Fund has given back $186,000 locally.

Who says soccer

sport? Luke Barker was showing his athleticism during a U5 soccer instruction session

Wednesday, July

at the Haileybury Farr Park soccer fields. The league is called the Temiskaming Shores Soccer Club. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)

ALL ABOUT THAT BASE

CROSSWORD

With Chip McDivott Ross, M. McCarthy, J. Murphy (sponsored by North on Tap). Thank you to our door prize sponsors The Market Eatery and Guy and Aline Desjardins.

are the results for Ladies’ Night for July 2 at the Haileybury Golf Club (HGC). In the skills competitions, S. Miller - #9 Closest to Pin After Two (Gold Belt Auto); N. Lachapelle - #7 Closest to Pin (Jack Birtch Award); M. Dufresne - #6 Long Drive Junior (Head to Toe); M. Strachan - #6 Long Drive 56-65 (Source for Sports); R. West - #6 Long Drive 65+ (Royal Lepage); J. Benoit - #3 Closest to the Whiskeyjack Beer Co. Flag (Whiskeyjack Beer Co.)

A Low Gross 74: K. Cloutier, J. Langford, J. Lamoureux, C. Rioux (City of Temiskaming Shores, McKnight’s Men’s and Ladies’ Wear, SMC Canada).

B Low Gross 82 (ret.): R. West, D. Bradford, J. Benoit, Carole McCabe (Kal Tire, North Cobalt Flea Market, North on Tap, Chico’s Fix It All).

C Low Gross 86 (ret.): D. St. Louis, S. Miller, D. Adams, M. Strachan (sponsored by George Dunning).

D Low Gross 92: C. Geddes, K.

MEN’S NIGHT Here are the winners for Men’s Night July 4: In the skills division, D. Manners – St. Cyr & Associates Closest to the Pin on #1, T. McDonald - Jack Birtch #7 Closest to the Pin; H. Rivet - Century 21 closest after two on #9; C. Maxwell - Chico’s Fix It All Long Drive Junior; N. McKewn - Whiskeyjack Brewing Co. Long Drive Senior; G. Dunning – Active 1 Source for Sports Long Drive Super Senior.

A Low Gross 60 (ret.): R. Lemoine, B. Wadge, JG Boucher, D. Chartrand (Gwillimdale Farms, City of Temiskaming Shores, Jack Birtch Award, Head to Toe).

B Low Gross 68 (ret.): R. Felardeau, D. Treen, C. Simmons, R. Caron (#1 Auto, Royal Lepage, SMC Canada, Breault’s Discount Warehouse).

C Low Gross 72 (ret.): L. St. Cyr, A. Jenkins, J. St. Cyr, J. Breault (CarQuest/GoldBelt Auto, Macwell Excavating, Leisure Inn, Jeremy Othmer/Royal Lepage).

D Low Gross 74 (ret.): K. Moreau, D. Manners, R. Sears, P. Corbin (sponsored by George Dunning).

E Low Gross 76 (ret.): D. Davies, C. Allair, R. Popkie, C. Davies (Whiskeyjack Beer Ro.)

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Golfer, Brandon Christo named to 2024 Elmira College Hall of Fame

“I am part of a very talented and deserving group of individuals and teams that have left a mark at the college through their athletic success and sportsmanship. It is very rewarding to be recognized for the efforts I put in at that time to my golf game, and how I presented myself to my peers,” said Christo.

Christo appeared in 15 tournaments during his 200809 season for the Elmira College Soaring Eagles and brought home eight individuals victories while finishing better than 93.8 per cent of his opponents. AT the ECAC Division 111 Metro-Upstate Championships, Christo carded

an opening round 70 before delivering a second-round score of 69. His 36-hole total of 139 at the event set the program record, which still stands for the Soaring Eagles.

“I have many great memories at Elmira both on the golf course and off. From helping to establish a reputable golf program, designing and helping to construct a winter practice facility and to the great many friends I have made. Elmira will always be a place I can call home.”

Christo lives in Temiskaming Shores and still finds time to hit the links despite a very busy work and family life. He still has that winning touch.

Rural Youth Mixed Slo Pitch League, 11-13 years division, Lynx Tree Care player, Griffin Juurlink, rounds

second base during a game between his team and Dr. Tarp at the Dymond ball field complex on Wednesday, July 3. Dr. Tarp won the game 15-14. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)

Temiskaming Thunder’s Nina Anderson signs with Loyalist

has helped to develop athletes to go on to higher levels of play with college teams.

“As a founding member of the Temiskaming Thunder Program, it is so exciting to see two of our athletes moving on to play basketball at the post-secondary school level,” said Desmarais. “After three seasons of coaching the Timiskaming District Secondary School senior girls team and playing against EHS’s Nina Anderson, it was wonderful to have to opportunity to be her coach in our inaugural Thunder year.” Desmarais went on to say Anderson’s dedication and commitment to improving her game was evident in the work ethic she brought to her Thunder team role. And she noted that Anderson is one of those players that is going to have success in the sport of basketball because of her coachability and passion for the game.

“Her passion for basketball shines through each game she plays, as she always gives her best effort and is an excellent teammate off the court. Nina’s skills are impressive, specifically her ability to turn the ball over, and score at the rim and from three-point range. She is the most consistent player on the team and is always putting in extra work to continue to improve her skills. Her combination of hard work and coach-ability will ensure that she will continue to achieve amazing things in her basketball career. We are all super proud of her and we wish her the best in her basketball journey.”

LOYALIST LANCERS

Anderson said the Loyalist Lancers approached her and the coach of the women’s team reached out to her to sign with the college. When she learned more about Loyalist and what it had to offer she knew it would be a good fit for her.

“I like the size of the Loyalist as it reminds me of my high school with a family atmosphere and classes that are super small which is perfect for learning. My soon-tobe coach runs a program that I can

really see myself fitting into with positive attitude as his core focus. I also like the location of the school as it is on the shore of the Bay of Quinte and surrounded by farm fields which remind me of home in Englehart.”

STRONG GAME

Her success in the game of basketball, she believes, has come from her strong cardiovascular fitness levels.

“Having a good cardio tank lets me never run out of steam while playing which allows me to outrun my opponents. I also feel being fit allows me to play at a high tempo and apply pressure as a defender and to manage steals.”

Over the course of the summer Anderson plans on refining her fitness levels so she can hit the ground running in the fall when the basketball season begins.

She also plans on improving her shooting skills as she hopes to adjust quickly to the level of play in women’s college basketball.

“The Loyalist varsity basketball program has a lot of knowledgable coaches and staff, and I am looking forward to learning from them.”

She doesn’t have a favourite basketball player per se, but she is impressed with how women’s basketball has exploded in popularity, and in particular the play of the teams in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

GRATEFUL

She is leaving her high school and Thunder program basketball experience behind but cannot be more grateful for the people who have helped her develop into the player she is today.

“I’d like to thank my high school and Thunder coaches, my mom Anita Anderson, Lex Vaniperen and Lorna Desmarais. These coaches along with Morgan Johanson have dedicated their time to help me improve my game and to help me get seen by college coaches. I’d like to give a special thanks to Lex and Morgan for their countless early morning skill sessions.”

Just you and the hill

TTSSV Hell on the Hill challenge now taking registrations

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

LORRAIN VALLEY — For participants, it will be just them and the hill.

The Hell on the Hill challenge is the newest fitness-oriented event in the South Temiskaming region,

The Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village (TTSV), located in Lorrain Township, is hosting the first ever Hell on the Hill event on September 12.

This is an important fundraiser for the TTSSV, because of the limited season experienced due to the mild weather this past winter which in turn affected their abilities to generate

revenues.

“This is a fundraisers for the Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village, with a strong ambition to promote a healthy lifestyle and bring awareness to our local ski hill,” said TSSV spokesperson Natasha Boyce in an email message.

“This is also a great way to gain momentum for our upcoming season and try a new fundraising idea.”

Participants can climb the hill, one, three and six times. Each loop is approximately 1.4 kilometres in length and takes an average of 15 to 20 minutes per loop to climb depending on abilities.

The trails will be clearly marked with safety crews and

water stations along the way.

Someone will take your photo once you reach the top of the route to capture your successful moment, with a beautiful view of Temiskaming in the background.

Then participants can continue their adventure back down the hill to the bottom.

There will be refreshments and a barbecue offered at the event.

Registration on the day opens at 11 a.m including the signing of waivers, bib collection etc.

Check out the TTSSV Facebook page for the latest information and the Eventbrite Registration will begin on Friday, July 12.

Soggy Pete’s Dam event for Get Active

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — The rain that fell on Sunday, June 23 during the Get Active in Temiskaming walk and run held at Pete’s Dam Park did not dampen the enthusiasm of the participants, many of whom celebrated fathers on the day.

This was the third event in the 2024 Get Active series of walk/ runs.

The route was adjusted from trails to country roads because the trail bridge is closed for the season.

“It was a rainy day which likely deterred many from attending, but we had 65 people register overall and approximately 30 showed up,” said Get Active organizer Chandra Juurlink in an email interview.

“The rain stopped by 9 a.m. so

participants

the participants had good weather for the start time.”

The event raised $575 from entry fees which is put towards the series totals for the not-for-profit beneficiary groups.

Those totals stand at Temiskaming Thunder with $810, Temiskaming Shores Skating Club at $774, the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club with $742 and the Get Active Series at $653.

The next event is the popular September 8 Colour Run/Walk offering a regular one-kilometre, 10-km and 21-km challenge.

“Thanks to our main sponsors BioPed Footcare, Three-H Furniture Systems, Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation, Sweat Shop Studio and the City of Temiskaming Shores,” noted Juurlink.

RESULTS

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10 km

19 and under: Miles Desilets, Noah Juurlink

20-35 years: Alex McDonough

35-49: Patrick Paquette, Shane Matheson

50 and over: Perry Kirkey FEMALE

20-34 years: Emily Reynolds, Morgan Mastrotucci

35-49 years: Jessica Paquette, Sarah Salvis, Davanna Allen

5 km MALE

35-49 years: Mark Conlin

19 and under: Ragan Vickery, Griffin Juurlink, Owen Bittrolff and Fletcher Juurlink

All the information and registration is available on the website www. getactiveintemiskaming.ca

HOW TO PLAY:

Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box.

CITY BULLETIN

For More Information Contact the City of Temiskaming Shores Write to | 325 Farr Drive | P.O Box 2050 | Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0

Call | 705-672-3363 or Visit | www.temiskaming shores.ca

Regular Council Meeting

Council & Committee Meeting

Committee of the Whole, followed immediately by the Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | City Hall, 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. | City Hall, 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury

Committee of the Whole

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. | City Hall, 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. | City Hall, 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury

Regular Council Meetings are live-streamed on the City’s Facebook page.

Regular Council Meetings are live-streamed on the City s Facebook page.

Question and Answer

Question and Answer Period during Regular Council meetings is an opportunity for members of the public to submit questions pertaining to an item on the Agenda, or the business of Council.The questions received by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting day (Regular Council Meetings only) will be read aloud during the Question-and-Answer Period. Members of the public who wish to submit questions may submit in writing or email to questions@temiskamingshores.ca

Question and Answer Period during Regular Council meetings is an opportunity for members of the public to submit questions pertaining to an item on the Agenda, or the business of Council. The questions received by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting day (Regular Council Meetings only) will be read aloud during the Question-and-Answer Period. Members of the public who wish to submit questions may submit in writing or email to questions@temiskamingshores.ca

Note Any correspondence sent to the Mayor and Council may be included in a Council agenda/ package and become part of the public record. Comments or questions submitted via the City of Temiskaming Shores Facebook page, will not be considered, and the moderator of the live-streamed meeting may remove all comments.

For further information contact:

Logan Belanger | Municipal Clerk

For further information contact, Logan Belanger, Municipal Clerk Phone | 705-672-3363 Ext. 4116 Email | lbelanger@temiskamingshores.ca

Phone | 705-672-3363 Ext. 4116

Email | lbelanger@temiskamingshores.ca

Employment Opportunities

From City Hall

Month of May | Community Living Month

May 5-11 2024 | Emergency Preparedness Week

May 6-12, 2024 | Mental Health Awareness Week

The Council for the City of Temiskaming Shores hereby proclaims the following days and respectfully acknowledges the importance of honouring these days in the City of Temiskaming Shores. Further information including event details and facility holiday schedule will be available on the city website, social media pages, and in the city bulletin.

Join the City in celebrating Public Works Week.

For further information on Employment Opportunities with the City of Temiskaming Shores, please visit the website under “City Hall-Employment Opportunities.” City Manager

The Theme for 2024 is Advancing Quality of Life for All”. The Public Works Team is preparing to celebrate Public Works Week by coordinating a fun filled week educating the public of the importance of Public Works.

Hours of Work | 35 Hours per week

Compensation | $140,183 - $156,766 (Comprehensive benefits package)

Location | City Hall

View the city website or Facebook page for further information.

Submission Email | recruitment@temiskamingshores.ca

Submission Date | July 24, 2024

Marriage Solemnization Services

Full details of this employment opportunity, including qualifications, available on the city website.

Wedding season is almost here! Marriage Licences are issued by appointment only, and are valid for three months (90 days) from the date of issuance. It is recommended that you apply at least 30 days before your wedding date, to ensure adequate processing time.

Candidates are invited to submit a complete resume and cover letter referencing “City Manager

To book an appointment, please contact the Municipal Office at 705-672-3363.

Position” by Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. to: recruitment@temiskamingshores.ca

City of Temiskaming Shores

P.O. Box 2050 | 325 Farr Drive

Temiskaming Shores, Ontario | POJ IKO

Planning Services

Animal Services

Application for Minor Variance

Notice to Pet Owners

Fur-Friendly Reminder! Register your pets!

Notice of Complete Application And Notice of Statutory Public Hearing

Committee of Adjustments (under section 53 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 c.P.13)

Required | Stoop and Scoop (By-Law 2023-122)

The City of Temiskaming Shores has received the following application for consent to sever: Fire #: A-2024-02

Every Owner of a Dog, Cat or other Animal shall immediately remove excrement (feces) left by the Animal in the City:

Owner: Anne-Marie Loranger

 on a highway or roadway

 in a public park

Agent: Francis Rivard - Francis Rivard Drafting and Design

 on any public property

Property: 1455 Lakeshore Road Temiskaming Shores, ON

A public meeting will be held to consider the minor variance application:

 on any private property other than the property of the Owner of the Animal

Date: Wednesday, July 24th, 2024

Time: 1 :30pm

Every Owner of an Animal shall removed from their premises excrement (feces) left by such Animal so as not to disturb the enjoyment, comfort, convivence of any person in the vicinity of the premises.

Place: Haileybury Boardroom at City Hall, 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury

Please contact the undersigned for alternative participation options.

Note: This is not applicable for Service Animals

Required | Pets Leashed (By-Law 2023-122)

Animals are not permitted to be off leash or at large within the limits of the City. This includes free roaming cats.

Animals not within the Premises of its Owner, or on Private Property shall be on a leash:

The applicant is requesting relief from the provisions of the City of Temiskaming Shores Zoning By-law to allow for a deck floor more than 1.0 meter from the grade below it. The following relief is required: Provision: Section 4.1.6 - Unenclosed Deck Zoning By-law: Deck floor is no more than 1m from grade below it

 of not more then two meters in length

Subject Property: Deck floor is a maximum of 2.7m from the grade below it

 held under the Effective Control of a Responsible Pers

Animal Prohibited Areas

 Haileybury Beach

 New Liskeard Bach

 Algonquin Memorial Beach Park

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The property is designated Residential Neighbourhood in the City of Temiskaming Shores Official Plan and is zoned Low Density Residential (R1) in the City of Temiskaming Shores Zoning By-law 2017-154. Key Map *Map not to scale.

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 Dogs who enter an Off Leash Dog Area must wear a valid Tag and must not have a history of vicious behaviour.

Application for exemption under Noise By

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 5 of By 019 in respect to an application for an exemption to Section 4.5 Public Celebration Gathering of By-law No. 2012 019 being a by law to prohibit and regulate certain noises within the City of Temiskaming Shores.

Council will be considering a resolution for an exemption at the May 21, 2024 Regular Council meeting for the following application:

Applicant/ Event on Canada Day Event

Exemption Gathering, to permit sounds or noises from or created by sound equipment, public address system, loud speaker, any musical or sound producing instrument, or similar devices.

Duration | June 29, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m., and June 30, 2024 from 11:00a.m. until 12:00 midnight

Additional information about the consent application is available by contacting the undersigned.

Dated this 10th day of July, 2024.

For further information in regards to the Event contact France Gauthier | Committee Member

Shelly Zubyck

Secretary-Treasurer, Committee of Adjustment

Rockin' On Canada Day Event

City of Temiskaming Shores

Phone | 705-647-6588

325 Farr Drive, PO Box 2050

Haileybury, ON P0J 1K0

For comments in regards to the exemption contact Logan Belanger | Municipal Clerk

City of Temiskaming Shores

Phone: 705-672-3363 ext. 4107

Email: szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca

Phone | 705-672-3363, ext. 4136

Email | lbelanger@temiskamingshores.ca

Programming

Temiskaming Shores Public Library

Age Friendly/Get Active Programs.

Library Hours

Monday | 10am-5pm

Tuesday | 10am-8pm

Wednesday | 10am-8pm

Northern College Haileybury

Library Summer Hours

Monday to Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm (closed for lunch)

Women’s exercise class, line dancing and chair yoga require registration. Outdoor activities are weather pending. For more information contact Lynn Julien, Program Coordinator at: Phone | 705-647-5709

Thursday | 10am-8pm

Friday | 10am-5pm

Email | ljulien@temiskamingshores.ca

Saturday | 10am-4pm

Wednesday-May 8

Sunday | Closed

Saturday and Sunday | Closed

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

For information about programs visit the calendar on our website. To register for programs contact the Library at:

Thursday-May 9

Phone | 705-647-4215

Women’s Exercise Group | 9:00am | Haileybury Arena

Email | Info@temisklibrary.com

Intermediate Line Dancing | 11:00am | Haileybury Arena

Visit | www.temiskamingshores.ca

Chair Yoga | 2:00pm | Riverside Place

Wednesday-July 10

Friday-May 10

Library Settlement Worker

Outdoor Pickleball | 8:00am | New Liskeard Tennis Courts

JR. Reading Club | Ages 8-11 | 10:30am-11:30am

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

TDSRC Senior Craft | Age 8-12 | 1:30pm-3:00pm

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Thursday-July 11

Arthritic Aquafit | 1:45pm | $4.75 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Gadget Helper | Call for appointment

Friday-July 12

Monday-May 13

Pay-As-You-Please Weekend Booksale

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Saturday-July 13

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Pay-As-You-Please Weekend Booksale

Tuesday-May 14

Tuesday-July 16

Women’s Exercise Group | 9:00am | Haileybury Arena

Beginner Line Dancing | 10:00am | New Liskeard Community Hall

Library Settlement Worker Club de lecture d ete TD Pour les juniors | Age 4-7 | 2:30pm-3:30pm

TDSRC Junior Craft Program

Temiskaming Shores Public Library

Library Hours

Northern College Haileybury

Library Hours

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library is very happy to be participating in the TD Summer Reading Club again this summer. Your child can register for our in person programs weekly here at the library but they’ll also have the opportunity to participate on line from home to track their reading , play games and make new friends from across the country. We’re looking forward to an out of this world summer here at the Temiskaming Shores Public Library!

Monday | 10am-5pm Tuesday | 10am-8pm Wednesday | 10am-8pm Thursday | 10am-8pm

Friday | 10am-5pm

Sphero Battle Bots

Saturday | 10am-4pm Sunday | Closed

For information about programs visit the calendar on our website. To register for programs contact the Library at:

Phone | 705-647-4215

Email | Info@temisklibrary.com Visit | www.temiskamingshores.ca

Registered participants shall construct their own battle bot and take turns against one another to determine the day’s sphero battle bot champion. Using the minimum of the supplied items, participants will user their creativity to create a functioning shell” for their sphero mini to act as their battle bot. This shell must be able to steer easily with the sphero mini without tipping over. The shell must also allow a balloon to be easily attached to the back that they must defend. The goal for each participant will be to attempt to pop your opponent’s balloon before they pop yours. Last one standing wins.

Wednesday-May 8

Preschool Story Time | 10:30am-11:00am

Thursday-May 9

Programming

Gadget Helper | Call for appointment

All Age Friendly Programs

Soup and Tomatoes Seniors Exercise Group | 11:15am-11:45am

Friday-May 10

Registration required for Women’s exercise class and chair yoga. For mor information contact, Lynn Julien, Program Coordinator:

Phone | 705-647-5709

Email | ljulien@temiskamingshores.ca

Pay-As-You-Please Weekend Booksale Saturday-May 11

Pay-As-You-Please Weekend Booksale

Wednesday-July 10

Book Tasting | 11:00am-3:00pm

Outdoor Pickleball | 8:30am | New Liskeard Tennis Courts

Tuesday-May 14

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Horseshoes | 10:00am | Algonquin Beach Park Pits

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Soup and Tomatoes Seniors Exercise Group | 11:15am-11:45am Preschool Storytime

Music in the Park | 1:00pm | New Liskeard Band Stand

Thursday-July 11

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library is once again offering our Spring Preschool Storytime. Children accompanied by an adult are invited to participate in this fun, interactive, and social introduction to early literacy and their public library.

Women’s Exercise Group | 9:00am | Haileybury Arena

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Book Tasting

Chair Yoga | 2:00pm | Dymond Community Hall

Friday-July 12

Outdoor Pickleball | 8:30am | New Liskeard Tennis Courts

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library will be hosting a book tasting event. All are welcome! Books will be separated by genre specific piles in the Programming Room for you to discover your next “new” read. Come with an open mind and explore new flavours! Soup to Tomatoes Seniors’ Exercise Group

Monday-July 15

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Tuesday-July 16

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

ARE YOU AN OLDER ADULT? Are you hoping you can keep your strength and stay independent? Do you struggle with mobility, standing, regular exercise? Would you enjoy social time with others? Join us in the Programming Room of the Library for this FREE group chair-based exercise class for seniors. For more information contact Eleanor Katona at 705-647-8002

Women’s Exercise Group | 9:00am | Haileybury Arena

Kubb | 10:00am | next to the splash pad in New Liskeard

Public Works Services

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Roadside Brushing

Please be advised that the Public Works Department is set to begin ofways, we ask the homeowner to begin trimming. If not, city staff will

Maintenance Program. These operations are carried out typically in

During this time customers may experience discolored water. If you do, it would be advisable to refrain from doing laundry or using hot co-operation is appreciated.

Property 1455 Lakeshore Rd.

Recreation/Facilities

Public Works Services

Service Disruption - Road

Please drive cautiously in the area as vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be increased during this time.

When Start | Friday, July 12 at 8:00am End | Monday, July 15 at 9:00am

Why Request for Road Closure

North on Tap Beer Festival

Where

 During the road closure only emergency services will be permitted.

 Haileybury Farr Drive between Marcella Street to Main Street.

Service Disruption – Road

Please be advised that there will be a road service disruption in the New Liskeard Downtown area. Please drive cautiously in the area as vehicle and pedestrian traffic will be increased during this time.

When Start | Friday, July 19 at 10:00pm

End | Sunday, July 21 at 8:00am

Note | Event organizers hope to have all vehicles off the road, signs and barricades installed by Friday Night.

Why Request for Road Closure | New Liskeard Block Party

Where

Closed

 During the road closure no traffic will be permitted.

 Whitewood Avenue between Paget Street and Armstrong Street

Detour

 Armstrong St. | thru at Armstrong St.

 Paget St. | thru at Paget St.

 Lakeshore Road N | thru at Farah Ave.

Temporary Road Closures

Haileybury Beach | Haileybury Waterfront

Lifeguard on Duty Daily | 12:00pm-6:00pm

For your enjoyment and safety please obey lifeguards instructions

No loitering after 10:00pm

Swim Admission Policy

Haileybury Beach and The Pool and Fitness Centre

13 years and older | will be granted full access to the pool and can supervise 2 children under the age of 12.

12 years and younger | must be supervised by a responsible person, or pass a successful swim test.

Regular Public Swimming Schedule

Public Swimming fees are included with a Facility Membership or can be paid for per visit. For more information about public swimming please contact the Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre (77 Wellington St. S | New Liskeard)

Phone | 705-647-5709

Email | pfc@temiskamingshores.ca.

Wednesday-July 10 | 1:45pm-3:30pm

Thursday-July 11 | 1:45pm-3:30pm | 7:15pm-8:15pm

Friday-July 12 | 6:15pm-8:15pm

Saturday-July 13 | 1:30pm-4:00pm

Sunday-July 14 | 1:30pm-4:00pm

Monday-July 15 | 1:45pm-3:30pm

Tuesday-July 16 | 1:45pm-3:30pm | 7:15pm-8:15pm

Are you a Water Smart Parent? Check out the Lifesaving Society site and take the test! www.watersmartparents.ca

Swimming Lessons | Summer 2024 Sessions

Registration Open | Spots Available

Parent and Tot Programs, Preschool Programs, Swimmer Programs, Advance Programs, Youth Programs, Private Lessons, Adult Programs

Session Dates

Pool Session #2 | July 15 to July 26

Pool Session #3 | July 29 to August 9

Pool Session #4 | August 12 to August 23

Beach Session #2 | July 15 to July 26

Summer Programs | Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre

77 Wellington St. S. | New Liskeard

Phone | 705-647-5709

We are please to offer swim classes, programs and additional swim times this summer. Come join the FUN!

Aquafitness Classes

Monday-Friday | 9:00am-9:45am

Monday-Thursday | 6:15pm-7:15pm

Parent and Tot Swims

Saturday | 12:15pm-1:15pm

Sunday | 11:00am-12:00pm

Lane Swim

Monday-Friday | 7:30am-8:30am

Adult Swim

Monday-Friday | 12:00pm-1:30pm

For additional information view the Facility Calendar on the City Website Homepage.

Closed | Pete’s Dam Park Bridge | May 21, 2024

Highway 65 West | New Liskeard

Access onto the bridge is strictly prohibited until further notice. The bridge is closed for public safety due to erosion which has occurred under one of the bridge piers.

Collectively Bike the Trans-Canada Highway Bike 7821 km as a community!

When | Starting July 1, 2024 and ending September 1, 2024

How to participate

Email methier@temiskamingshores.ca with the kilometers you bike, and we'll add them to our community tally. Updates will be posted on the City of Temiskaming Shores' Facebook weekly on Mondays. For additional information visit the city website under Resident-Recreation-Active Travel

Scavenger Hunt | Ages 2-14

Come out to the Haileybury Harbour Place and participate in our free Scavenger Hunt! There will be participation prizes!

When | July 11 | 4:00pm-6:00pm

Where | Haileybury Harbour place | 451 Farr Drive

Questions? Contact meither@temiskamingshores.ca

Due to traffic rerouting from the Highway onto local roads the Municipality's Road Authority has decided to close certain gravel roads. During the road closure only local residents, local traffic and transportation services will be permitted.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

The duration of the disruption is unknown at this time. Notice will be provided once roads are re-opened.

Where New Liskeard

 Peters Road between Uno Park Road and Highway 65E

 Salesbarn Road between Uno Park Road and Highway 65E

 Dales Road at Highway 11

Health YOUR WAY

SPORTS SHORTS Splash park

The Rotary Club of Temiskaming Shores has funded in large part the creation of the New Liskeard Splash Pad, which celebrated its grand opening last week.

The 100 Women Who Care Temiskaming Shores and More is also a supporter of the water park along with One Foot Forward.

It does take a multi-faceted community-wide approach to realize these types of facilities as they don’t come cheap.

I see families at the park every day enjoying cooling off in the waters of the park, while having fun.

It seems like almost every community in the province now has a splash pad.

The splash pad in Cobalt remains a fabulous facility as well and there are many families enjoying its benefits.

Otherwise, it is the many waterways in the region that are providing relief from the summer heat and offering pure enjoyment.

We are incredibly fortunate to live in a region where people put their efforts toward creating facilities that help others.

CAITLIN CLARK EFFECT

How did former Iowa Hawkeye player, Caitlin Clark, become the most successful and watched women’s basketball player on the planet?

And raise the game of women’s basketball through the roof in terms of attendance numbers and sponsorship endorsements.

It goes back to an oldfashioned work ethic where she has put in the grunt work to become the player she is today, a superstar in her rookie year in the Women’s National Basketball Association.

She hasn’t been out partying but instead invested her time in dribbling, working out and learning the game inside and out.

Much like our Team Canada rower, Kristen Siermachesky.

Clark is an international sensation and I must admit, I am watching her Indiana Fever games.

That is good basketball. The women’s game is different from the men’s game where the men do the slam dunks, but the women create a more rounded game by passing the ball and

Sue Nielsen

setting up plays while taking perimeter shots.

Clark is known for her ballhandling skills, passes and three pointers from mid-court.

What I like the most about Clark is her humbleness and the way she always reflects her successes back to her teammates.

She has thousands of people now watching women’s basketball around the world and that translates to benefits for all the women’s teams in terms of attendance and revenues.

And finally the narrative has changed around professional sports where the men’s game ruled and got most of the publicity.

HOCKEY AND THE CULHANE’S Haileybury born, Jim Culhane was a prominent hockey player in this region when he played for the Haileybury 54’s. He also played five seasons as a professional for the National Hockey League Hartford Whalers. He was one of the most successful players and then coach at Western Michigan University.

Jim and his wife Susan have a cottage in the area and come here to visit a few times per year. They have a son named Travis and a daughter named Tatum.

The apple does not fall too far from the tree as Travis is the head of hockey operations at the University of Denver where his hockey team won their national championship. He was also the video coach with the United States National junior hockey team that just won the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship gold medal in Sweden.

I was speaking with the Culhanes recently and they tell me Travis is back with the US team for the 2025 World Junior Championship, which is being held in Ottawa, beginning New Year’s Day.

How exciting!

Look out Ottawa, the Culhanes are coming.

Why you should avoid eating (too) quickly

The eye can turn in, out, up or down and is typically caused by poor eye-muscle control.

Firstly, when you eat fast, your taste buds have less time to appreciate the taste of the food. This is unfortunate because eating should be enjoyable. Fast eaters also tend to eat larger portions, mainly because the brain needs time to feel full or satiated.

Do you tend to devour your entire plate in a few mouthfuls? Do you know someone who gobbles down their meals at lightning speed? If so, you should know that this habit can be harmful in several ways. Here’s how.

(NC) As kids prepare for another year of academic growth and discovery, it’s crucial for parents, caregivers and educators to be mindful of common vision disorders that can affect children’s learning and development. Given that vision plays a crucial role in academic success, maintaining good eye-health should be a priority, and the start of the school year is a good time to have children’s eyes tested.

The following are the common vision disorders among children:

Amblyopia: Commonly known as lazy eye, a vision disorder resulting in decreased vision in one or both eyes due to insufficient visual stimulation of the visual pathways.

Overeating can also lead to being overwe ight, which can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Additionally, studies have shown that eating too fast can cause gastric reflux, creating a bitter taste in the mouth, regurgitation and a burning sensation in the

Strabismus: A vision disorder in which one or both eyes are not properly aligned when focusing on an object.

Additionally, many people who eat quickly take large mouthfuls and don’t chew their food well. This can cause choking and digestive issues, such as bloating, gas and cramps.

• Astigmatism (blurry and stretched-out images)

chest. There’s nothing pleasant about that!

Lastly, fast eaters tend to feel more tired after meals, which can affect their mood.

• Anisometropia (difference in refraction between the two eyes)

TAKE YOUR TIME!

Additionally, many people who eat quickly take large mouthfuls and don’t chew their food well. This can cause choking and digestive issues, such as bloating, gas and cramps.

Refractive errors: A vision disorder in which the shape of the eye prevents a focused image from forming on the retina, causing blurry vision at either near or far distances. The types of refractive errors include:

Parents can determine whether their child is experiencing changes to their vision by looking out for these four signs:

Lastly, fast eaters tend to feel more tired after meals, which can affect their mood.

TAKE YOUR TIME!

• Frequent rubbing of the eyes

Learn to eat more slowly to avoid these problems. For example, you can try setting yourself the goal of taking at least 20 minutes to eat your meals. You can also try putting down your utensils between each mouthful.

• Squinting, tilting or turning the head to look at an object

Consult a dietitian-nutritionist for personalized advice.

• “Wandering” eyes or eyes looking in different directions

• Myopia (distance images are blurry)

• Hyperopia (close-up images are blurry)

• Increased headaches and/ or fatigue

Find more resources and information on eye health at seethepossibilities.ca.

Consult a dietitian-nutritionist for personalized advice.

SPORTS DIGEST

U14-17 SLO-PITCH

The Rural Youth Mixed Slo-Pitch League’s 1417 age division plays Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. Scheduled for July 11: McD’s Roofing vs. Tri-Town Toyota on Dymond A; Gosselin Pools and Spas vs. Krieger’s Auto Care on Dymond B; Roger’s Auto Tech vs. Dr. Tarp in Casey; Agregat vs. Earlton MILK UP in Earlton; West Ridge Farms vs. Marshall Auto at Englehart One; New Liskeard Lions vs. Marshall’s Pharmasave on Englehart Two; Earlton Timber Mart gets a bye week.

PLEASURE HORSE CLUB

The Temiskaming Pleasure Horse Club has the following events scheduled at the riding ring in New Liskeard: July 13 is Western Games; July 14 is Mounted Games.

LEGION TRACK

Up to 40 local track and field athletes will be selected to compete at the Royal Canadian Legion Provincial meet at York University in Toronto July 11-13

COLOUR RIDE

BASS LAKE BALL

The annual August long weekend Bass Lake Slo-Pitch Tournament takes place August 2-5. Categories are Mixed and Men’s. To register a team, or for more information, contact Ray Bourassa at 705-622-8742 or Mario Bourassa at 705-622-2164.

GET ACTIVE

The Get Active in Temiskaming run/walk series is scheduled to return September 8 at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club.

HELL ON THE HILL

The Tri-Town Ski and Snowboard Village is hosting the first annual Hell on The Hill climb challenge on Saturday, September 21. Participants will walk or run to the top of one of the ski runs at the Village. For more information check out the club’s Facebook page.

TNSC WORK BEE

Temiskaming Shores is hosting a Colour Ride for all ages on Saturday, July 20. Participants will ride bikes or scooters along the STATO trail while experiencing colourful bursts of powder thrown their way. It leaves the Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre at 10 a.m. and it’s free for all participants.

The Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club will hold a trail maintenance work bee late in the summer and early fall. If you would like to lend a hand, email Director of Trails Jason Desilets at jsimdesilets@ gmail.com to be put on the

STRAIGHT FROM THE HIP

For several years the NHL’s free agency action was so-so to disappointing to say the least. However, this year’s is still unbelievable as day one was a blockbuster of signings at a record $1.12 billion in contracts. More then 100 players are now playing for a different franchise as this year’s salary cap jumped to $88 million for the 32 teams. This is the biggest since COVID-19 attacked the world and changed a lot of people’s lives.

Mike McArthur

mailing list.

NORTHDALE EUCHRE

Bid euchre is played every Saturday at Northdale Manor at 1 p.m. Use the parking lot entrance to attend.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

The local Duplicate Bridge Club meets in the Lions Den behind the Lawrence “Bun” Eckensviller

Community Hall in New Liskeard Thursdays at 7 p.m. Partners are available, call 705-647-7198 for more information.

NLGC Coming up at the New Liskeard Golf Club

(NLGC): the Pioneer Diesel Two-Man Tournament runs July 19-21. Ladies’ Nights are Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.; Men’s

Nights are Thursdays at 6 p.m.

HAILEYBURY GOLF CLUB

Coming up at the Haileybury Golf Club: Men’s Nights are Thursdays starting at 5:30 p.m.; Ladies’ Nights are Tuesdays starting at 4 p.m. For more information visit www. haileyburygolfclub.com for more information.

PIZZA DELIGHT ENGLEHART ADULT SLO-PITCH LEAGUE

Standings as of July 8:

Right off the bat, 30-year-old Jake Guentzel signed a seven-year, $63 million contract with Tampa Bay, which replaced long-time captain Steve Stamkos at age 34. But this did not stop Nashville from signing Stamkos to a four-year deal which comes with an $8 million cap hit, also along with ex-Vegas Golden Knight Jonathan Marchessault who will receive $27.5 million for the next five years.

The Predators weren’t finished there as GM Barry Trotz also signed defenceman Brady Skjei for seven years and $49 million and backup goaltender Scott Wedgewood for two years at $3 million to assist their top netminder Juuse Saros. Recent Stanley Cup winner Brandon Montour of the Panthers jumped ship and signed with Seattle for $50 million over seven years. Jake DeBrusk finally did leave the Bruin organization and signed with Vancouver for $38.5 million over seven years as well. Boston signed centre Elias Lindholm to a seven-year deal worth $54.25 and defenceman Nikita Zadorov $30 million for six years.

Other big moves saw Tyler Toffoli move to the Sharks, while one of the biggest moves was the Leafs obtaining defenceman Chris Tanev from Dallas.

Another big deal saw Florida’s Sam Reinhart re-sign for eight years at $69 million. It just goes on and on, but the big question is: which teams will be around for the playoffs with the chance to sip out of the Stanley Cup for many years to come? To me it’s like throwing the dice in Vegas.

OVERTIME

• If I told folks that lived outside

our community or province that not one, but two cousins living in the same small town neighbourhood had a young man namely Justin Brazeau playing for the Boston Bruins, and a young lady named Kristen Siermachesky who is on her way to the Olympic games in Paris as one of the spares on the eight-woman rowing team, likely they wouldn’t believe me. They both worked and practised for hours, days and years to end up in these positions and yes, we are all proud of them for their accomplishments and good luck to both in the future.

• Judging from the overall free agency surprises that were done, don’t count out a re-match of Edmonton and Florida for next year’s Stanley Cup final. Sure other clubs made bold moves deciding their salary cap signings, but we’re a long way off of the 2024-2025 NHL season so, in conclusion, a lot depends on what the teams lost and brought in that will determine the final result.

• One move that must be made by the Maple Leaf brass is taking the “C” off of John Tavares and awarding it to Auston Matthews. Tavares is not the leader he used to be and if you look at most NHL teams their best player is the captain.

• The Toronto Blue Jays are pretty well out of a playoff position and now their closer Jordan Romano is out for at least six weeks after going through arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow. The trade deadline is coming up and the Jays must be sellers due to a disappointing season beginning with upper management, injuries and just inconsistent hitting.

• And finally, whether they win or lose, Canada has proved they belong in the Copa America soccer tournament.

SCORES

Tuesday, July 2:

Ultramar 10 - Pharmasave 13

Direct Replacement 14 - Ace Hardware 19

Wednesday, July 3:

Custom Glass Works 11 - Schenk Trucking 12

Valumart 31 - Aidie Creek 11

Thursday, July 4:

Peters’

July 10, at

p.m.: Field 1 - Schenk Trucking vs. Peters’ Garage Thursday, July 11, at 8:30: Field 1 - Williams and Scott Ace Hardware vs. The Craft Monday, July 15, at 8:30:

Field 1 - Direct Replacement Parts vs. Aidie Creek Gardens

Field 2 - The Dugout Canteen vs. Pharmasave

Tuesday, July 16, at 8:30:

Field 1 - Custom Glass Works vs. The Craft

Field 2 - Peters’ Garage vs. Laframboise Fuels Ultramar

with Bill

We had a great boating day on Sunday. Up early and off to the Beauty Lake Road, west of Elk Lake. The Montreal River crosses Beauty Lake Road 21 km south of Hwy 560. You can go north or south by canoe – heading north takes you to Stumpy Lake and up towards Matachewan and eventually to Elk Lake, Latchford and Lake Temiskaming. Heading south takes you upstream towards Lady Dufferin and Smoothwater Lakes. Boats are restricted to 25 hp inside the park on Smoothwater. The river ride in has some shallow spots that you need to sneak through – the water level was high enough to go through with the motors on shallow drive. Smoothwater is a very clear lake so you can see the fish swimming. We circumnavigated the lakes and had lunch on a beautiful sandy beach on Smoothwater. The depth gauge read 242 feet in the middle of the lake.

We ended up back at the landing around 2 so had some extra time – we threw the boats in Long Point after doing the invasive species check for salad on the boats. It was much busier than the first trip with cottagers out enjoying the beautiful day on the water. If you have a trailerable 25 hp or less boat I highly recommend this outing so long as some shallow water doesn’t bother you too much.

We encountered Conservation Officers at the landing where they checked our safety gear of which we had plenty. PFD of the correct size for each person on board, paddle, throw rope, anchor, flashlight.

Some fun definitions.

If you park your boat on it, it’s a dock (docks are usually a floating platform rather than fixed on stilts) or a wharf if it’s for multi use. If it’s just for walking, it’s a pier. If it’s for fending off waves or weather, it’s a jetty.

My docks don’t float and since I park 2 boats at them they might be a wharf.

Bill Ramsay Tri-Town Power & Sail Squadron’s Training Ofﬁcer

Bill Ramsay

Tri-Town Power & Sail Squadron’s Training Officer

First ever Colour Ride on July 20

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — The first ever Colour Ride event involving bicycle riders being splashed with coloured powder is coming to Temiskaming Shores, being held along the STATO trail on July 20.

The City of Temiskaming Shores Colour Ride leaves the Waterfront Pool Fitness Centre at 10 a.m. and travels to the Algonquin Regiment Beach Park baseball fields and back to the pool fitness centre. Cyclists can go through the route more than once if desired and there will be a halfway turnaround point for the younger riders.

This event was created by the City’s Active Travel Programmer, Mary-Jaye Ethier.

She will be organizing three events in July to promote active transportation including the Colour Ride, Bike the Trans Canada Highway and two scavenger hunts in Haileybury.

“Initially, I was planning on doing a neon glow-in-the-dark ride, however I wanted to think of another event that wouldn’t be too late for kids,” said Ethier in an email interview. “So, I came up with the Colour Ride, which is an event for everyone, much like the Colour Run that Get Active in Temiskaming does at the Nordic Ski Club in September.”

She said the Colour Ride involves bikes, scooters, rollerblades and skateboards and all are welcome to take part and have fun in the process.

The Colour Ride is a free event, but each participant must bring their own helmet.

There are a few helmets that can be borrowed on the day and some sunglasses for those who do not have them, noted Ethier.

Every participant who signs up receives a free white t-shirt that volunteers will splash with colour along the route.

“We are hoping for 50-100 riders and it is a fun, affordable activity for all ages. We could benefit from a few more volunteers as well,” mentioned Ethier.

You can register for the free event by emailing methier@ temiskamingshores.ca

BID EUCHRE AND DUPLICATE BRIDGE

Northdale bid euchre results from July 6:

First: Rolly Lachapelle and Lucille Miller

Second: Anne Cragg

Third: Mary Gibson

Moon Shot: Wendy Loach

Bid euchre is played every Saturday at Northdale Manor at 1 p.m. Please use the parking lot entrance to attend.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

The Duplicate Bridge Club meets Thursdays at 7 p.m. in the Lions Den behind the Lawrence “Bun” Eckensviller Community Hall in New Liskeard. Partners are available, call 705-647-7198 for more information.

On June 27 the club held a game to thank club manager Alan Young and six tables were in attendance.

The funds raised were donated to the local Alzheimer’s

Society which is also the American Contract Bridge League’s (ACBL) “Longest Day” charity.

N-S winners: Dale and Fran Freeman first, Rob Van Dine and Russ Walker second, Denise and Marcel DeBernardi third.

E-W winners: Sue Hughes and Amber Elliott first, Shirley and John Ewanchuck second, Daisy Worth and Barb Gordon third.

SPLIT SECOND

In Rural Youth Mixed Slo Pitch League U11-13 division, Taeyn Perry-Martin had a split second to reach for a ball thrown to second base with the runner Kiera Wittmaack making it safely to the base. Dr. Tarp won the U11-13 division game 15-14. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024

Soccer club hosts Day of Champions tourney

Little angler makes big catch on Gowganda Lake

Diane Johnston Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES – Isaac

Amyot is only six, but he’s already an experienced angler.

He was almost two when he first went fishing with his dad Chuck, and has spent countless hours in a boat.

And now the Uno Park area youngster has got a big fishing story to tell.

On July 14, he caught a 6.38-pound smallmouth bass that measured 22 inches in length in Gowganda Lake.

His father immediately realized it was a big fish.

But it wasn’t until he checked the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) world record listings that he discovered that Isaac’s fish topped the catches for children and youth.

“I’m not saying that no other kid in the world has caught a bigger smallmouth bass than Isaac did. What I’m saying is, none of them have been registered as records,”

said Amyot earlier this week.

Amyot is looking into what would be required to register Isaac’s catch as a record-holder.

But he said that a listing on a website may not be all that important.

He said Isaac is already enjoying the accolades that come with a big catch.

People are now calling him “Mr. Big Fish,” he said.

In an email, Amyot described the trip.

He and Isaac and a family friend headed to Gowganda July 13 with plans to fish and camp overnight.

He said the fishing was poor on the Saturday and they considered heading home.

But in the end they stayed and the fishing improved on Sunday morning.

At around 11 a.m., Isaac hooked his fish. It immediately jumped out of the water, and they realized it would be the biggest fish of the day.

He said Isaac had only a childfriendly spincast rod combo, but used his experience to reel the

fish in after about 15 minutes.

Amyot knew it beat his own personal best. But it wasn’t until they reviewed the records that they realized the significance of Isaac’s catch.

The IGFA lists the record for smallmouth bass caught by smallfry (children up to the age of 11) and juniors (11 to 16) as a sixpounder caught in 2015 in Fort Peck, Montana.

“If you’d have asked me, ‘Is chasing a record your ultimate goal?’ the answer would have been ‘no,’” said Amyot in an interview earlier this week.

“We were going out for a good day, to fish, and to have a bit of time in nature, which we love to do.”

And what happened to Isaac’s big catch?

After it was weighed and photographed, Isaac released it.

Amyot anticipates there will be more fishing outings this summer.

“That’s going to be interrupted a little bit by harvest,” said Amyot, a grain producer.

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — It was a warm day when the Temiskaming Shores Soccer Club (TSSC) hosted its season-ending Day of Champions tournament at the Haileybury Rotary Farr Park soccer fields on July 27.

With more than 500 participants, the TSSC is one of the largest youth-based sporting organizations in the region.

For age groups from Tim Bits to Under 17, the soccer season ended last Saturday, but the memories will continue in the hearts and minds of the players, coaches, league organizers, referees and sponsors.

“I believe our final total was 537 players,” said league organizing member Claudia Smith in an online message. “We are all done for the season.”

The lush green grass at the Farr Park fields were a bit damped down after the daylong event where the sounds of laughter from the players and cheers from the parents could be heard from field to field.

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Temiskaming Shores man completes Ironman Lake Placid

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — New Liskeard resident Rob Dargue, 62, is in an elite athletic class as an Ironman.

On July 21 he completed the 3.8 kilometre (km) swim across Mirror Lake, the 180 km bike ride through the Adirondack Mountains and the 42.2 km run along the shores of Mirror Lake at the 2024 Lake Placid, New York, Ironman event. The competition, now in its

25th year, attracts hundreds of elite athletes to the former Winter Olympics town.

The Ironman is one of the world’s most iconic triathlons, known for its gruelling demands in which only the fittest athletes cross the finish line.

“This was my first Ironman finish, despite a few attempts,” said Dargue in an email interview.

“The race course was very challenging. The swim was two loops of Mirror Lake,” he said, noting “loop swims have the added difficulty of faster swimmers

getting caught up in the slower swimmers, so it tends to be a bit messy.”

He said the bike portion of the race was altered to include a steeper incline.

“Looking at my bike computer after the race it showed over 2,100 metres of climbing. And running a marathon after all that is definitely gruelling.”

Overall it took him just over 15 hours and 30 minutes.

Dargue is admittedly a sports junkie and can be seen running or biking around the Temiskaming

region.

He’s always been involved in sports and growing up in Scotland he played football and was also a boxer. After arriving in Canada in 1984, he worked in the trades as a carpenter and so physical work comes naturally to him.

He said he and his partner Karen Landers “got into long distance running in 2011 through the Whitby Running Room, and we haven’t stopped since,” he said.

This newly minted Ironman understands the full meaning of fortitude as he has undertaken

several endurance races over the years. He attempted to complete the Mont Tremblant Ironman in June of 2023, but it was cancelled because of wildfire smoke.

“I returned to Mont Tremblant in August of 2023 to complete the full Ironman but I was involved in a motor vehicle collision that totalled my truck just outside of Rouyn, Quebec. I was able to start the race but did not finish it. It was windy and rainy and the swim portion was cancelled

In Temiskaming Shores Soccer Club action, Scott Brown from Phippen Waste Management kicks the ball during a U13 game against Rivard Bros. and players Hayleigh Hearn and Eva Lange on July 27. It was the season-ending Day of Champions tournament Saturday at the Haileybury Rotary Farr Park fields. There were over 500 area youth playing the beautiful game this summer in Temiskaming Shores. (Staff photo by Sue Nielsen)

Isaac Amyot, an experienced angler at the age of six, poses with a 6.38-pound smallmouth bass he caught earlier this month on Gowganda Lake. (Supplied Photo)

LOCKER ROOM CHATTER

CROSSWORD

Construct

With Chip McDivott Wear, Chico’s Fix It All, SMC Canada).

B Low Gross 74: J. Trudel, B. Warring, T. Osborne, A. Sayer (sponsored by North Cobalt Flea Market).

C Low Gross 78 (ret.): M. Date, C. Terris, D. Olsen, S. Siermachesky (sponsored by North on Tap).

The annual Greenskeeper Willy Tournament goes August 9, 10 and 11 at the Haileybury Golf Club (HGC). The event is full, and there is an extensive waiting list.

The Haileybury Curling Club four-person scramble is August 17. Eighteen holes of golf followed by dinner and prizes at the curling club. Details at the Haileybury Curling Club Facebook page.

Haileybury Golf Club Senior Field Day is Monday, August 19, and is open to men’s and women’s teams. Minimum age of 50. Eighteen holes of golf followed by dinner and prizes.

Shotgun start at 11 a.m.

District K Royal Canadian Legion two-person best ball qualifier is August 24. Contact the Haileybury Legion for details.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Congratulations to all 76 participants in the Christmas in July Ladies’ Night held Tuesday, July 23, at the Haileybury Golf Club.

In the skills competitions:

Anneli Rivet - #9 Closest to Pin

After Two (Gold Belt Auto)

Kat Cloutier - #7 Closest to Pin (Jack Birtch Award)

Lorna Demarais - #6 Long Drive

Junior (Pavilion)

Celine Wadge - #6 Long Drive 56-65 (Source for Sports)

Janet Benoit - #6 Long Drive

65+ (Royal Lepage)

Kat Cloutier – #3 Closest to the Whiskeyjack Beer Co. Flag (Whiskeyjack Beer Co.)

A Low Gross 68 (ret.): M. Wilson, J. Langford, K. Cloutier, M. Grenier (City of Temiskaming Shores, McKnight’s Men’s and Ladies’

D Low Gross 80: L. Paterson, A. Menard, M. Harrison, K. Furino (Wallbridge Wallbridge, North on Tap, North Cobalt Flea Market, Head to Toe).

Many thanks to the donors of our door prizes. A. Gabbani, Chantal Gosselin shared the Putt for the Pot putting contest.

MEN’S NIGHT

Here are the results for Men’s Night July 25 featuring Laugh on the Links.

In the skills division:

D. Short – St. Cyr and Associates Closest to the Pin on #1

D. Fleury – Jack Birtch #7 Closest to the Pin

J. Corbin - Century 21 Closest after two on #9

P. Corneil – Chico’s Fix It All Long Drive Junior

B. McMullan – Whiskeyjack

Brewing Co Long Drive Senior

L. Marshall – Active 1 Source for Sports Long Drive Super Senior.

A Low Gross 60: D. Fleury, K. Douglas, L. Fleury, K. Fleury (Gwillimdale Farms, City of Temiskaming Shores, Jack Birtch Award, Head to Toe).

B Low Gross 68 (ret.): D.S. Rowell, M. Davey, L. Marshall, D. Shortt (#1 Auto, Kal Tire, SMC Canada, Breault’s Discount Warehouse).

C Low Gross 70 (ret.); M-A Therrien, J. Labrecque, M. Doupe, A. Doupe (CarQuest/GoldBelt, Maxwell Excavating, Leisure Inn, Wallbridge Wallbridge).

Hole in one accumulator for #7 only is nearing $6,900.

Soccer club hosts tourney

Players in the soccer club learn the basic skills of the game, they learn to work as a team and their self-confidence builds as the season progresses.

RESULTS

In the U5 and U7 division they played one final game and did not take part in the Day of Champions.

The U9 A Division champions were Milk Up, the B Division winners were Goldbelt.

The U12 A Division winners were Phippen Waste Management and the B Division champions were SOS Surveyors.

The U17 champs were Pioneer Diesel.

The Haileybury Golf Club’s busy summer continued July 20 with the annual Andy Major Memorial Golf Tournament. Major’s nieces - Makayla Lizotte from Callander putting and Ashley Major from Timmins - are seen here on hole nine. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)

Slo-pitch tournament hits the $4,000 mark

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — The Jean Machine Invitational Ball Tournament, held July 19-21 at the Algonquin Regiment Memorial Beach Park ball fields, hit a home run in terms of remembering a young kid who loved to play ball in his jeans.

It also raised $4,000 for the Isaac Walker-Dupont Fund, managed by The Temiskaming Foundation.

Walker-Dupont was just 19 when he tragically lost his life in a Highway 11 crash in August of 2022.

Since then his parents Remi and Katherine Walker-Dupont have created an endowment fund at The Temiskaming Foundation to remember their son and to provide monies to groups in the region who promote outdoor activities.

They have raised significant funds from ice fishing derbies and

ball tournaments like the Jean Machine event.

“It was a great weekend of baseball and we would like to thank the three youth teams, Krieger’s Auto Care, Aggregate and Earlton Timber Mart for participating,” said Katherine Walker-Dupont in an online message.

“What a show those kids put on. The teams were all evenly matched and all the games were close.”

The fund provides monies to youth groups who support sports like fishing, hunting, bowling and slopitch, the activities that Walker-Dupont loved to take part in.

The nine adult teams were the Misfits, Odd Sox, Gilli’s Truck Stop, Shot Gun Shooter, Master Batters, MD Trucking, Temiskaming Power Sports, Below Average and Benchwarmers.

“They took time out of their weekend to come out and support our son’s foundation and

the youth leagues,” said Walker Dupont.

She thanked Victor and Tammy Legault, who ran a barbecue all weekend.

“The weather turned out amazing after the Saturday morning rain showers.”

WINNERS

The winners of the youth division were Earlton Timber Mart, which played a close game with Krieger’s Auto Care in the finals.

In the adult category, Master Batters edged out Gilli’s Truck Stop.

“Overall it was a great weekend, and after everything had to be paid, we estimate we raised $4,000. We still need to pay the National Slopitch Association (NSA) insurance fee,” she said.

“We are making ourselves busy planning the next Jean Machine ball tournament and of course the Isaac Walker-Dupont Family Fun Fishing Derby fundraiser for 2025.”

HOW TO PLAY:

Mud was on the morning menu when these players from youth teams Earlton Timber Mart (running) and Krieger’s took to the diamond July 20. It was all part of the fun at the Jean Machine Invitational Ball Tournament which raised $4,000 for the Isaac Walker-Dupont Fund at The Temiskaming Foundation. (Staff photo by Steven Larocque)

CITY BULLETIN

Regular Council Meeting

Council & Committee Meeting

Committee of the Whole, followed immediately by the Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | City Hall, 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. | City Hall, 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury

Committee of the Whole

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. | City Hall, 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury

Regular Council Meetings are live-streamed on the City s Facebook page.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | 3:00 p.m. | City Hall, 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury Regular Council Meeting

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. | City Hall, 325 Farr Drive, Haileybury

Question and Answer

Regular Council Meetings are live-streamed on the City s Facebook page.

Question and Answer Period during Regular Council meetings is an opportunity for members of the public to submit questions pertaining to an item on the Agenda, or the business of Council. The questions received by 3:00 p.m. on the meeting day (Regular Council Meetings only) will be read aloud during the Question-and-Answer Period. Members of the public who wish to submit questions may submit in writing or email to questions@temiskamingshores.ca

For further information contact, Logan Belanger, Municipal Clerk Phone | 705-672-3363 Ext. 4116

Note Any correspondence sent to the Mayor and Council may be included in a Council agenda/package and become part of the public record. Comments or questions submitted via the City of Temiskaming Shores Facebook page, will not be considered, and the moderator of the live-streamed meeting may remove all comments.

Email | lbelanger@temiskamingshores.ca

For further information contact:

Logan Belanger | Municipal Clerk

Phone | 705-672-3363 Ext. 4116

From City Hall

Email | lbelanger@temiskamingshores.ca

Employment Opportunities

View the city website or Facebook page for further information.

The City of Temiskaming Shores is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the Director of Corporate Services if you require any accommodations to ensure that you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. For further information on Employment Opportunities with the City of Temiskaming Shores, please visit the website under City Hall-Employment Opportunities.” Water Sewer Maintenance Person | Competition No. 2024-015 Hours of Work | 40 Hours per week

Marriage Solemnization Services

Compensation | $25.66 to $28.75 per hour

(Pension, health, dental, disability, life insurance package included)

Location | Public Works

Submission Email | szubyck@temiskamingshores.ca

Submission Date | August 2, 2024

To book an appointment, please contact the Municipal Office at 705-672-3363.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their resumes quoting Job Competition No. 2024015 no later than August 2, 2024 by regular mail or email to:

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

Notice to Pet Owners

Animal Services

Fur-Friendly Reminder! Register your pets! Required | Stoop and Scoop (By-Law 2023-122)

Every Owner of a Dog, Cat or other Animal shall immediately remove excrement (feces) left by the Animal in the City:

 on a highway or roadway

 in a public park

 on any public property

 on any private property other than the property of the Owner of the Animal

Every Owner of an Animal shall removed from their premises excrement (feces) left by such Animal so as not to disturb the enjoyment, comfort, convivence of any person in the vicinity of the premises.

Note: This is not applicable for Service Animals

Required | Pets Leashed (By-Law 2023-122)

New Liskeard Landfill Site Tipping Fees | New Tipping Fee Schedule

Animals are not permitted to be off leash or at large within the limits of the City. This includes free roaming cats.

Animals not within the Premises of its Owner, or on Private Property shall be on a leash:

 of not more then two meters in length

 held under the Effective Control of a Responsible Pers Animal Prohibited Areas

A revenue analysis of the current Tipping Fee Schedule for the New Liskeard Landfill was recently presented to Council. To ensure revenue is consistent with the former Haileybury Landfill, Council approved a staged increase to certain categories. The first increase will come into effect on August 1, 2024 with the second increase to come into effect on January 1, 2025. Please view the below New Liskeard Landfill Site Tipping Fee Schedule.

 Haileybury Beach

 New Liskeard Bach

 Algonquin Memorial Beach Park

 Rotary Farr Park

 Temiskaming Shores Rotary Splash Pad

 All Local Schools

Off-Leash Dog Areas

 Laroque’s Field | Cobalt Street

 Murray Daniels Dog Park | Lakeview Avenue

Dogs who enter an Off-Leash Dog Area must wear a valid Tag and must not have a history of vicious behaviour.

By-law

Application for exemption under Noise By-law

Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 5 of By-law No. 2012-019 in respect to an application for an exemption to Section 4.5 Public Celebration - Gathering of By-law No. 2012 019 being a by-law to prohibit and regulate certain noises within the City of Temiskaming Shores.

Council will be considering a resolution for an exemption at the May 21, 2024 Regular Council meeting for the following application:

Applicant/ Event | Rockin’ On Canada Day Committee/ Rockin’ on Canada Day Event

Exemption | Section 4.5 Public Celebration – Gathering, to permit sounds or noises from or created by sound equipment, public address system, loud speaker, any musical or sound producing instrument, or similar devices.

Duration | June 29, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m., and June 30, 2024 from 11:00a.m. until 12:00 midnight

For further information in regards to the Event contact France Gauthier | Committee Member Rockin' On Canada Day Event

Phone | 705-647-6588

For comments in regards to the exemption contact Logan Belanger | Municipal Clerk

City of Temiskaming Shores

Phone | 705-672-3363, ext. 4136

Email | lbelanger@temiskamingshores.ca

Programming

Temiskaming Shores Public Library

Age Friendly/Get Active Programs.

Library Hours

Monday | 10am-5pm

Tuesday | 10am-8pm

Wednesday | 10am-8pm

Northern College Haileybury

Library Summer Hours

Monday to Friday | 8:00am-4:00pm (closed for lunch)

Thursday | 10am-8pm

Email | ljulien@temiskamingshores.ca

Friday | 10am-5pm

Saturday | 10am-4pm

Wednesday-May 8

Saturday and Sunday | Closed

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Sunday | Closed

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

For information about programs visit the calendar on our website. To register for programs contact the Library at:

Thursday-May 9

Phone | 705-647-4215

Women’s Exercise Group | 9:00am | Haileybury Arena

Email | Info@temisklibrary.com

Intermediate Line Dancing | 11:00am | Haileybury Arena

Visit | www.temiskamingshores.ca

Chair Yoga | 2:00pm | Riverside Place

Wednesday-July 31

Friday-May 10

Library Settlement Worker

Outdoor Pickleball | 8:00am | New Liskeard Tennis Courts

TDSR Junior Craft | Age 4-7 | 1:30pm-3:00pm

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Thursday-August 1

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Gadget Helper | Call for appointment

Arthritic Aquafit | 1:45pm | $4.75 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Friday-August 2

Monday-May 13

Pay-As-You-Please Weekend Booksale

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Saturday-August 3

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Pay-As-You-Please Weekend Booksale

Tuesday-August 6

Tuesday-May 14

Library Settlement Worker

Women’s Exercise Group | 9:00am | Haileybury Arena

Beginner Line Dancing | 10:00am | New Liskeard Community Hall

TDSRC Junior Program (4-7)

The Temiskaming Shores Public Library is very happy to be participating in the TD Summer Reading Club again this summer. Your child can register for our in person programs weekly here at the library but they’ll also have the opportunity to participate on line from home to track their reading , play games and make new friends from across the country. Our TD Summer Reading Club programs for Juniors (aged 4-7) in English will be held on every second Wednesday from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Temiskaming Shores Public Library

Northern College Haileybury Library Hours

Government Funded Immigrant Services

Providing guidance and support in the area of:

For information about programs visit the calendar on our website. To register for programs contact the Library at:

Phone | 705-647-4215

Email | Info@temisklibrary.com Visit | www.temiskamingshores.ca

Work permit, study permit and PR applications, Canadian Citizenship applications, accessing immigration documents, government services and benefits (SIN/OHIP/Child Tax Benefits/ Ontario drivers’ licence), increasing knowledge of English/French languages, social activities and networking with other immigrants, employment support, free professional document translation, accessing health care (walk in clinics, hospital, pharmacies, etc.), daycares and schools. Please contact Raghav Chopra.

Email | raghavchopra@timminsmulticultural.ca

Phone | 705-492-5565

Wednesday-May 8 Preschool Story Time | 10:30am-11:00am

Thursday-May 9 Gadget Helper | Call for appointment

Programming

All Age Friendly Programs

Soup and Tomatoes Seniors Exercise Group | 11:15am-11:45am

Friday-May 10

Registration required for Women’s exercise class and chair yoga. For mor information contact, Lynn Julien, Program Coordinator:

Phone | 705-647-5709

Pay-As-You-Please Weekend Booksale Saturday-May 11

Email | ljulien@temiskamingshores.ca

Wednesday-July 31

Pay-As-You-Please Weekend Booksale Book Tasting | 11:00am-3:00pm

Outdoor Pickleball | 8:30am | New Liskeard Tennis Courts

Tuesday-May 14

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Horseshoes | 10:00am | Algonquin Beach Park Pits

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Soup and Tomatoes Seniors Exercise Group | 11:15am-11:45am Preschool Storytime

Music in the Park | 1:00pm | Haileybury Harbourfront

Thursday-August 1

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Women’s Exercise Group | 9:00am | Haileybury Arena

Book Tasting

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Chair Yoga | 2:00pm | Dymond Community Hall

Friday-August 2

Outdoor Pickleball | 8:30am | New Liskeard Tennis Courts

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Tuesday-August 6

Aquafitness | 9:00am | $7.01 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Women’s Exercise Group | 9:00am | Haileybury Arena

Kubb | 10:00am | next to the splash pad in New Liskeard

Adult Swim | 12:00pm | $4.50 | Pool and Fitness Centre

Temporarily Re-Opened | July 18, 2024

Pete’s Dam Park Bridge | Highway 65 West, New Liskeard

The city has received an engineers report on the bridge and are able to open the bridge on a temporary basis until repairs are made. City staff will be monitoring the bridge on a regular basis for any changes to the bridge piers and may need to temporarily close the bridge if necessary. Thank you for your cooperation.

Open for the Season | August 6, 2024

Don Shepherdson Memorial Arena | 75 Wellington St. South, New Liskeard

Unsupervised Swimming Beginning | August 19, 2024

Haileybury Beach | Haileybury Waterfront Lifeguards will no longer be on duty for the season

The beach will be unsupervised, use it at your own risk

Regular Public Swimming Schedule

Phone | 705-647-5709

Email | pfc@temiskamingshores.ca.

Wednesday-July 31 | 1:45pm-3:30pm

Thursday-August 1 | 1:45pm-3:30pm | 7:15pm-8:15pm

Friday-August 2 | 1:45pm-3:30pm | 6:15pm-8:15pm Saturday-August 3 | 1:30pm-4:00pm

Sunday-August 4 | 1:30pm-4:00pm

Tuesday-August 6 | 1:45pm-3:30pm | 7:15pm-8:15pm

Are you a Water Smart Parent? Check out the Lifesaving Society site and take the test! www.watersmartparents.ca

Summer Programs | Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre

We are please to offer swim classes, programs and additional swim times this summer. Come join the FUN! Aquafitness Classes

Monday-Friday | 9:00am-9:45am

Monday-Thursday | 6:15pm-7:15pm Parent and Tot Swims

Saturday | 12:15pm-1:15pm Sunday | 11:00am-12:00pm Lane Swim

Monday-Friday | 7:30am-8:30am Adult Swim

Fire Services

COLOUR RUN

The Colour Ride has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 1, between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. It will begin at the Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre and progress along the STATO trail to the Algonquin Regiment Memorial Beach Park ball fields and back. As people move along the trail there will be colour stations set up whereby people will splash participants with colour on a white t-shirt provided by the City free of charge. It’s open to bikes, scooters, rollerblades and skateboards. Participants must bring their own helmets, however, there will be some helmets and sunglasses available to borrow.

U14-17 SLO-PITCH

The Rural Youth Mixed SloPitch League’s 14-17 age division plays Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. In the last night of scheduled regular season play for August 1: Dr. Tarp vs. Krieger’s Auto Care on Dymond A; McD’s Roofing vs. Roger’s Auto Tech on Dymond B; New Liskeard Lions vs. Agregat in Casey; Gosselin Pools and Spas vs. Earlton Timber Mart in Earlton; TriTown Toyota vs. Marshall Auto at Englehart One; Earlton MILK UP vs. West Ridge Farms on Englehart Two; Marshall’s Pharmasave gets a

INSPECTION

bye week.

BASS LAKE BALL

PLEASURE HORSE CLUB

The Temiskaming Pleasure Horse Club has the following events scheduled at the riding ring in New Liskeard: August 3 Western Games; August 4 Mounted Games.

GATES’ GALAS

The Rural Youth Slo-Pitch League season comes to an end with their annual Gates’ Galas August 8-11 (for 14-17 age division) and August 15-18 (for 11-13 and 8-10 age divisions) at the ball fields in Dymond.

GREENSKEEPER WILLIE

The 2024 Greenskeeper Willie Three-Person Scramble is set for August 9-11. The field is full and the waiting list is long. Call the Haileybury Golf Club at 705-6723455 to register.

LOON REGISTRATION

Registration for the 2024-25

Temiskaming Northern Loons swim club will begin August 28

with a new season kicking off September 9. The Loons welcome new and returning swimmers, as well as anyone interested in joining the executive next season, to reach out if interested. The club can be reached by email at tnlswimclub@gmail.com or Facebook (@tnlsc).

NIGHT GOLF

The 2024 Crime Stoppers Night Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 24, at the New Liskeard Golf Club. It starts at 8:30 p.m. Call the club at 705-6476651 for more information

CHAMBER GOLF

The 11th annual Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament takes place Friday, September 6, at the New Liskeard Golf Club. The four-person scramble features nine holes, fun rules, prizes and a networking dinner catered by 28 on the lake. Open to everyone. It gets underway at 4 p.m. with a shotgun start. Call the Chamber for more information.

GET ACTIVE

The Get Active in Temiskaming run/walk series is scheduled to return September 8 at the Temiskaming Nordic Ski Club.

HELL ON THE HILL

Inspection of Herbicide Project for the Timiskaming Forest

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) invites you to inspect the planned herbicide project for the 2024 season. As part of our ongoing efforts to regenerate and protect Ontario’s forests, selected stands on the Timiskaming Forest (see map) will be sprayed with herbicide to control competing vegetation, starting on or about August 10, 2024

TNSC WORK BEE

NORTHDALE EUCHRE

Bid euchre is played every Saturday at Northdale Manor at 1 p.m. Use the parking lot entrance to attend.

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

The local Duplicate Bridge Club meets in the Lions Den behind

the Lawrence “Bun” Eckensviller Community Hall in New Liskeard Thursdays at 7 p.m. Partners are available, call 705-647-7198 for more information.

NLGC Coming up at the New Liskeard Golf Club (NLGC): Crime Stoppers night golf is Saturday, August 24; the club championship weekend is August 24-25; Junior lessons are Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. until August 25, there’s no fee; Ladies’ Nights are Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.; Men’s Nights are Thursdays at 6 p.m. Call the pro shop at 705647-6651 for more information.

HAILEYBURY GOLF CLUB

Coming up at the Haileybury Golf Club: Men’s Nights are Thursdays starting at 5:30 p.m.; Ladies’ Nights are Tuesdays starting at 4 p.m. For more information visit www. haileyburygolfclub.com.

SPORTS SHORTS

Drone disaster

I have rewritten this Sport Shorts column three times since the news broke about the Canadian women’s soccer team and the drone scandal.

Each day there is something new concerning this sad event.

It seems two staffers associated with the women’s team used drones to spy on the New Zealand team’s practices ahead of their first match.

Canadian soccer coach Bev Priestman has been suspended from coaching her team at the games by FIFA and the team itself was docked six points.

I am told this spying happens all the time in men’s and women’s soccer where teams use drones to spy on their opponents.

Well let me say it is embarrassing to the whole country and totally unsportsmanlike.

Why the Canadians would be spying on the New Zealand team, which is ranked 28th in the world, is anyone’s guess.

The Canadian women’s team are the reigning gold medalists.

Does this not speak of the mindset that some athletes and teams do not want to work harder for that all-important edge, but instead they wish to cheat to make it easier for them to win?

- a silver and two bronze.

And I’d like to mention that not only our local woman, Kristen Siermachesky, is at the games, but Emma Spence, whose grandparents live here, and who traces her roots back to Olympian Mary Vandervliet Graydon, is at the games as an alternate for the Canadian gymnastics team.

INCLUSIVE NARRATIVE

I am watching the Olympics and enjoying every minute of it.

As someone in the media, having a narrow narrative that promotes only hockey, basketball and basketball like many do in North America, does a disservice to the wide world of sport.

Athletics should not be narrowed down to only include certain sports that make us bored to hear about them over and over again.

I am excited to see the decathlon, the swimming, golf, cycling, the Olympic marathon, track and field, soccer, skateboarding events and of course the rowing events, where Canadians have medalled quite often.

The project description and project plan for the herbicide project is available electronically for public inspection by contacting the Timiskaming Forest Alliance Inc. during normal business hours and on the Natural Resources Information Portal at https://nrip.mnr.gov.on.ca/s/fmp-online?language=en_US beginning July 11, 2024 until March 31, 2025 when the Annual Work Schedule expires.

First Nation and Métis communities and interested and affected persons and organizations can arrange a remote meeting with MNR staff to discuss the herbicide project. For more information, please contact:

Camilla Rewucki, R.P.F.

Ministry of Natural Resources

Timmins - Kirkland Lake District Office

Kirkland Lake Work Centre

Suite 201

145 Government Road, West Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 2E8

e-mail: camilla.rewucki@ontario.ca

tel: 705-358-4361

Jack McClinchey, R.P.F.

Timiskaming Forest Alliance Inc.

c/o First Resource Management Group Inc.

P.O. Box 867 22 Paget Street North New Liskeard, ON P0J 1P0

e-mail: jack.mcclinchey@frmg.ca tel: 705-622-8826

Renseignements en français : Michel Rainville, 249 591-2185

Remember the doping scandals that have surrounded Olympic games since time immemorial?

Another thing this scandal does is stain the hard work and sacrifices made by the women soccer players, whose dream it is to play for Canada at an Olympic games.

This is not the Canadian way.

But hey, let’s not completely focus on the negative, because there are going to be some incredible performances by our athletes over the course of these games.

As of the time this column went to print, Canada has three medals

There will be so many amazing stories about the athletes and how they got to the Olympic games coming out of Paris.

I love that aspect of the games because they aren’t playing for multi-million dollar contracts.

The new legends of sport will be born of these Olympic games just like Michael Phelps, Nadia Comaneci and Usain Bolt were from past games.

And let’s not forget, good athletic stories and good athletic performances are inspiring for not only us but for our youth.

available at the Temiskaming Speaker office. Get your copy today!

Sue Nielsen

Temiskaming Shores man completes Ironman Lake Placid

before I could get into the water, so at that point I decided not to finish the bike and run portion of the event. So yes, Lake Placid was my first completed Ironman.”

He chose the Lake Placid competition this year because it was about the same driving distance from New Liskeard as other triathlons “and I had heard great things about Lake Placid,” explained Dargue.

He trained for about 10 months prior to Lake Placid.

“I use a training app called Training Peaks, which provided me with structured swim, bike and run workouts as well as email access to a coach with any questions or concerns.”

SUPPORT TEAM

To start with, no one completes an Ironman alone. They must have the support of family and friends that drives a person to keep going.

Dargue said his partner Karen supported him all the way because she understands the sacrifice and pain of endurance sports.

“I would like to thank my partner Karen and her family, her mom

Laura and Paige Landers for their support. Training for an Ironman has been a full time job and it’s been a lot of work for them too. Definitely thanks to Makinna (Givens) at the Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre for the swim lessons, and Sheryl (Gilbert) and Alex (Leveille) for their support. And huge thanks to all the volunteers at the events because events like this could not happen without community involvement.”

What’s the next challenge for this Ironman warrior?

“I plan to take a little time to recover and spend time with my two puppies, Luke and Rascal, rescues from Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary.”

He will pick up his training regime sometime in the fall “because this year’s rainy half Ironman Mont Tremblant event was deferred to next year. So it’s back to Mont Tremblant in June of 2025. I am also going to be training for a new Canadian Ironman triathlon, the Canadian Ironman in Ottawa, in August of 2025.”

PIZZA DELIGHT ENGLEHART ADULT SLO-PITCH LEAGUE

SCORES

Monday, July 22:

Custom Glass Works 27

Aidie Creek Gardens 9

Pharmasave 8 Direct Replacement Parts 10

Tuesday, July 23: Laframboise Fuels Ultramar 11

Austin’s Valumart 12

Direct Replacement Parts 7

Aidie Creek Gardens 12

Wednesday, July 24:

Schenk Trucking 9 The Dugout Canteen 10 Thursday, July 25:

Aidie Creek Gardens 7 Laframboise Fuels Ultramar 11

STRAIGHT FROM THE HIP

For devoted Blue Jays fans: I hope you got the latest line-up as from what most baseball experts predict you will need a new program after the trade deadline is over, plus whatever happens over the fall and winter months.

Also, those who run this franchise should be toast as well for how they handled this season alone. Hopefully Rogers will see the light and clean house with those who run the show in their swanky boardrooms as well. There will be tears when players start to leave, but it’s all about what is coming into the NEW Blue Jay lineup because today this team is broken from every angle.

Mike McArthur

our country and reputation. The coach and two assistants involved were quickly sent packing back to Canada. They were confirmed as the assistant coach of the soccer team and an analyst. Taking illegal performance enhancing drugs is wrong, but now using a drone to cheat takes the cake. Those sent home will be barred for a year for their dumb and selfish actions.

Unlike the Leafs, who keep saying change is coming, the $50,000 question is when? I will miss some of the faces and their talents, but time is up and 2025 will be a new start.

As far as untouchables, I feel unless it’s a complete steal Vladdy stays and as for the rest don’t bet the farm on it.

Finally, I can see the pitching coach and even manager John Schneider could be history as the fire sale really began long before the All Star game. The only stable feature that should remain are Toronto’s broadcasters who are some of the best in the business. If you think Toronto is selling and buying players just watch the Yankees, Dodgers and a few others looking for improvements to help them in the second half of the season to capture a World Series title. I feel the Jays will hopefully improve the talent.

OVERTIME

• Just when we begin to cheer on our Canadian athletes at the Paris Games, we find that a drone was sent over the New Zealand women’s soccer team as they practiced for their first game against Canada. What an embarrassment to

• The Edmonton Oilers have hired Stan Bowman as their new GM and vice president of hockey operations as he returns to the NHL after receiving a lengthy suspension resulting from a Chicago Blackhawk sexual assault scandal. Some feel he should still be suspended. His background in the game will help this team to return to the playoffs and perhaps finally win a Stanley Cup.

• The only part of the Paris Olympics that I see as a mismatch is the men’s basketball as, to me, it gives the USA a gold medal before the first game even begins as they are four-time defending champions. Upsets do happen, but not in this case.

• And finally, time does fly as August is coming on strong as some NHL training camps get underway, baseball playoffs must be considered even if they don’t start until October, and the PGA has three big events coming up from August 11-25 to pick the new 2024 FedEx champion who is expected to be Scottie Scheffler. Enjoy the Paris Olympics!

UPCOMING

Wednesday, July 31, at 8:30 p.m.:

Field 1 - Ace Hardware vs. Direct Replacement Parts/Schenk Trucking

Field 2 - The Dugout Canteen vs. Custom Glass Works Thursday, August 1, at 8:30:

Field 1 - Laframboise Fuels Ultramar vs. Schenk Trucking/Direct Replacement Parts

Field 2 - Peters’ Garage vs. The Craft Tuesday, August 6, at 8:30: Field 1 - Custom Glass Works vs. Williams and Scott Ace Hardware Field 2 - Peters’ Garage vs. Laframboise Fuels Ultramar

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with Bill

Whoa, who knew? Sea Dooing is kinda fun. We rented two Sea Doos from Temiskaming Power Sports – the rental was hassle free – and toured Net and Rabbit Lakes. Net Lake is the lake at Temagami North which is on both sides of Hwy 11 – we got to go under the low railway bridge you see from the highway when driving by. It’s a lovely mid-sized lake with clear water. There was room to park at the Temagami Arena and the launch ramp was easy to use. The lake seemed quite healthy with us seeing 3 pairs of baby loons. We swam and picnicked at a lovely beach at the arena. After lunch we launched into Cassels Lake which is part of chain of Snake Island Lake, Cassels and Rabbit Lakes. Again, gorgeous clear water. We didn’t have time or enough fuel to see the whole lake – we didn’t get up to the north east ear on Rabbit Lake. It was quite windy so we didn’t see any baby loons on Rabbit.

Last week I went to a presentation put on by Ozero Solutions at the New Liskeard Marina launch ramp. A friendly young man had a nifty trailer set up to clean boats to stop the spread of invasive species. Ontario is very late coming to the fight against invasive species since most other areas have been working on this for decades. The trailer had a water heater that sprayed low pressure hot water onto your boat to clean it. The water has to be at least 60 Celsius for 10 seconds to kill the hitchhikers. A pressure washer is not used or recommended. There was a second nozzle that hooked up to the boat’s cooling system and live wells to clean them out as well. Takes about 5 minutes to clean an 18 foot boat with live wells. I’m thinking we need several of these in the area. A lot of American jurisdictions won’t let you launch without a certificate from the cleaning station –time for Ontario to get with it.

Last day of July today. Still a full month to have fun before that dreaded Labour Day weekend. Lots of time left to go boating and play on the water. I only have one more major trip planned – details to come.

Where does a boat go when it is feeling poorly?

Bill Ramsay Tri-Town Power & Sail Squadron’s Training

Bill Ramsay Tri-Town Power & Sail Squadron’s Training Officer

Triathlete Rob Dargue races along the 180-kilometre route through the Adirondack Mountains during the July 21 Ironman Lake Placid event. (Supplied photo)

Colour Ride rescheduled for August 1

Sue Nielsen Speaker Reporter

TEMISKAMING SHORES — Are you looking for something different to do that includes fitness and lots of colour?

Then you may wish to mark the Colour Ride on your calendar.

It was set to take place July 20 but was cancelled due to rain that morning. Instead, it has been rescheduled to Thursday, August 1, rolling out between 4 and 5 p.m.

The start times will be staggered, said City of Temiskaming Shores Active Travel Programmer Mary-Jaye Ethier.

The first ever Colour Ride will begin at the Waterfront Pool and Fitness Centre and progress along the STATO trail to the Algonquin Regiment Memorial Beach Park ball fields and back.

This event is for everyone - bikes, scooters, rollerblades and skateboards. Participants must bring their own helmets to take part, however, there will be some helmets and sunglasses available for loan, said Ethier.

As people move along there will be colour stations set up whereby people will splash participants with colour on a white t-shirt provided by the City free of charge.

NORTHDALE & HUDSON BID EUCHRE RESULTS

BID EUCHRE

Northdale bid euchre results from July 27:

First: Wendy Loach

Second: Bruce Loach

Third: Muriel Schenk

Moon shot – Wendy Loach

Bid euchre is played every Saturday at Northdale Manor at 1 p.m. Please use the parking lot entrance to attend.

HUDSON EUCHRE

Bid euchre from the Hudson Hall on July 23:

First: John Bloetjes

Second: Fran Gaudet

Third: Jeannine Peever

Moon Shots: Debbie Dekkers - two

Sue Elliott - one

Everyone is welcome Tuesdays at the hall.