BY JANA NIEMI-LAHNALAMPI If the world was a perfect place, when you looked up inspiration in the dictionary, you would find her name under the definition. Flora Wilson Chartrand has worked tirelessly in a variety of organizations within our community: The Royal Canadian Legion, Levack Public School Parents’ Association, Onaping Falls Curling Club, Falls Food,…
BY JANA NIEMI-LAHNALAMPI Listening to music has been proven to make you happier trhough the release of dopamine, “the happy hormone,” which is released when you listen to music. Listening to music also lowers cortisol levels, the stress hormone. Furthermore, listening to certain types of music can help lower depression and improve your sleep. Improved…
A little bit about Clarence (Clancy) Vowels When you look up community service in the dictionary, you should find a picture of Clarence Vowels. From the curling club to the hockey clubs, the Levack ski hill, Scouts, and St. John’s United Church, many have benefitted from Clarence’s commitment, generosity and skill. Clarence Vowels grew up…
BY JANA NIEME-LAHNALAMPI A little about John Getchell, M.B. The Onaping Falls Royal Canadian Legion Branch 503 is much more than an organization dedicated to war veterans and Remembrance Day — although that in itself is a noble cause. In the words of John Getchell, current President of the branch, “We are not just about…
BY DOLLY GORDON-ANDREWS The Onaping Falls Recreation Committee (OFRC) was founded in 2013 with a goal to raise funds to keep the Levack Arena open. You may recall at this time the Greater City of Sudbury was threatening the closure of our I.J. Coady Memorial Arena. A group of local hockey families got together and…
BY JANA LAHNALAMPI Many of you may know her as Timmy O’Connor’s wife, others may know her as Michelle or Brian’s mom. Perhaps you know her as the youngest of the lovable Charlebois family. Still, others may know Paula in her role as a volunteer in the community. There are a lucky number of community…
