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Volume 16, No. 18 www.siouxbulletin.com Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Family legacy burnt away, leaving nothing Marc Paulichenko The candy store, located on STAFF WRITER King Street and erected in the early 1900s, was in business for T was faulty wiring that 92 years. put an end to one of Sioux Johnston, 54, said it would ILookout’s great family lega- have been nice to celebrate 100 cies, which went up in fl ames years for the family business. February 7 and left nothing but “It would have been nice to the outer structure. see a centennial, but it doesn’t A mere 20 minutes af- look like it’s going to happen. ter Furlane’s Confectionary “It’s a hell of a mess right third generation owner Leslie now.” Johnston closed up for the day Currently, Johnston is work- and returned home, he received ing with his insurance company a call reporting his business was to fi gure out the future of the on fi re. business and if it will re-open. If Bulletin Photo/Marc Paulichenko “They’d phoned us and said, it does, he plans to modernize the ‘Your place is on fi re,’ and we inside. were just sitting down for din- What Johnston misses most ner,” recalled Johnston, who about the business are not the Wynn retires took over the confectionary profi ts or accomplishments of in 2002 from his grandmother owning his own business, but After 17 years working as the Executive Director of the Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre, Laura Gerite Furlane who replaced the Wynn, 65, has retired. She spent a total of 27 years working at the Friendship Centre. A retirement originator Angela. See EVERYBODY on page 7 dinner was held Thursday night in her honour. Pictured: Laura Wynn and husband Gilbert. Inside The Bulletin Sioux Lookout delegates NEWS: Funding needed to keep travelling to Thunder Bay for REsolve strong See FUTURE on page 3 Senior’s Health and Well “Fair” NEWS: Tim Brody Geraldton, Longlac, Nipigon, holding executive positions STAFF WRITER Schreiber and Thunder Bay. within seniors centres, reports Gangs, jail not the way Gail Roy, President of the from NWO seniors centres to live N April 11 and 12 Sioux Area Seniors Activity and protecting against back the Ontario Seniors Centre, will head the Sioux strain and falls are topics on See EX-CON on page 8 O Secretariat (OSS) Lookout delegation of ex- the agenda for the weekend. and Older Adult Centres ecutive members of the Roy said the event will be NEWS: Association of Ontario centre Eileen Jeffery, Lydia an excellent opportunity for No wins for local curlers (OACAO) will stage a Carlbom, Marie Eliuk and an exchange of information. in close draws Seniors Health and Well Lorraine Bennett. “It’s nice to hear what “Fair” at the Victoria Inn in While there, the Sioux other seniors centres are See WOMEN on page 10 Thunder Bay. Lookout contingent will doing to keep them active, One-hundred delegates have the opportunity to hear keep them going. Like any- NEWS: are expected to attend from from a variety of speakers on thing else we’re slipping in Planning for success at the communities of Sioux subjects relating to seniors our membership. Last year Lookout, Ear Falls, Dryden, health and welfare. we had a membership of 207 PFFNHS Rainy River, Fort Frances, Eye degeneration and dis- and this year it hasn’t quite Atikokan, Ignace, Terrace eases, defensive driving, reached 200 yet. 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SStktk # RR11441144 Page 2 - Wednesday, February 28, 2007 News Sioux Lookout Bulletin Residents asked to help plan community’s future at open houses in Sioux Lookout and Hudson Tim Brody for eight communities plied for, the results conceptual designs of to the airport and rec ey to do that… I think STAFF WRITER to brand themselves in- of which will have a street signs for the com- centre along with Sioux what’s going to happen dividually, along with considerable effect on munity. Lookout being noted as is that we’re going to T’S an opportunity projects to enhance the which projects move Berzins and members the only growing com- get things started and to make your voice communities aestheti- forward. of the enhancement munity in Northwestern momentum is going to I heard. cally. Projects in Sioux committee will be on Ontario, Poling said the get going… I think it The Sioux Lookout He is also developing Lookout and Hudson hand to provide infor- time is right for a proj- will just snowball.” Enhancement a brand for the Patricia that have been identi- mation and gather input ect such as this. Further down the road Committee is looking Region as a whole. fied include heritage at both open houses. “I think when you Berzins will compile a to the community to By applying for fund- street signage, core area Both Poling and move forward you have final report and recom- help plan the future of ing through PACE Sioux wayfinding signage, Carbone think it is very to move all things for- mendations. the town. Lookout, Lac Seul and highway entrance gate- important to get public ward at the same time. The Enhancement On March 5, from 4 Pickle Lake are among way signage, and likely input before any deci- You can’t just focus on Committee, a sub-com- to 8 p.m. at the Sioux the eight communi- further down the road, sions are made. one project or one as- mittee of the Economic Area Seniors Activity ties able to purchase work on Centennial Poling commented, pect of your operation. Development Advisory Centre, urban design- Berzins’ services for a Park, sidemount heri- “In the (municipal) ser- We’ve been trying to Committee, will then er and planner Juri fraction of the cost they tage light fixtures for vice delivery review, move this forward for prepare and present a Berzins, along with would be able to indi- the Front Street core the public ranked the years now and now we final report to council members of the en- vidually. area, downtown busi- cleanliness of the down- have a little bit of mon- for approval. hancement committee, The cost to Sioux ness façade improve- town as one of the high- will be showcasing Lookout is $1700. ments, and shrub plant- est priorities and I think plans Berzins has come Council has ear- ing at the underpass. that’s what led to the up with for the commu- marked $50,000 from Kathy Poling and decision for the munici- nity at an open house. the 2006 budget for en- Joe Carbone are the pality to fund $50,000 Cribbage Friday, February 16, 2007 Another open house hancement projects. co-chairs of the Sioux toward revitalization 1st - Bob Butterfield - 968 will be held at the com- Several projects have Lookout Enhancement projects.” 2nd - Mike Bugera - 935 munity hall in Hudson been identified for the Committee. With studies com- 3rd - Helen Nenka - 923 March 7 from 4:30 to community, and the en- Carbone said he felt pleted to open up Booby - Robbie Robertson - 829 8:30 p.m. hancement committee heritage street signage Crown land for devel- Euchre February 12, 2007 1st - Bob Butterfield - 61 Berzins was hired is asking the commu- should be a priority. opment, the construc- 2nd - Brenda Agustin/Edna Robertson - 52 through Patricia nity to provide input on “It’s inexpensive and tion of a new hospital, Most Lone Hands - Bob Butterfield - 3 Area Community these projects and pri- gives a big bang for the hostel and fire base on Booby - Stella Carlbom - 37 Endeavours (PACE) to oritize them. buck.” the horizon, as well as come up with identities Grants have been ap- Berzins will show improvements coming Income Tax Preparation Business - Personal - Corporate E-File Service the accounting office of Stone Ashton & Wright 59 King Street (Rear Entrance), Sioux Lookout 737-2924 or Toll Free: 1-800-537-5937 Coffee House [email protected] (Parent Teacher Interviews) March 6th from 4 - 7 pm at Queen Elizabeth SIOUX LOOKOUT MENO YA WIN HEALTH CENTRE District High School Come and meet your teen’s teacher. Foundation check on their academic progress, have A Tradition of Caring A Tradition of Sharing a cup of coffee and enjoy the music, BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre Foundation is as students from our guitar program dedicated to raising funds for the new hosital, general equipment PRESIDENT needs, and the W.A. George Extended Care, in order to enhance play for your entertainment! Marguerite Hoey Health Care in our community. VICE PRESIDENT Do you have a student in grade 10? Terry Jewell The following is a list of funds that YOU can donate to: Learn about the literacy test.
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W.A. George Extended Care their educational goals! Barbara Molstad Dr. Robert Minty SIOUX LOOKOUT MENO YA WIN What? No goals? Ennis Fiddler HEALTH CENTRE FOUNDATION We can handle that too! Catherine Beamish Frank Beardy P.O Box 909, 69 Front Street Find out about the Roger Walker Sioux Lookout, ON Alternative Aboriginal Education Program Rita Demetzer P8T 1B4 Douglas Semple Phone: (807)737-7997 Fax: (807)737-5127 DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Email: [email protected] Michele Rousseau All donations over $10.00 receive a tax receipt. Sioux Lookout Bulletin News Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - Page 3 Future funding for REsolve program a big concern

Marc Paulichenko DeGenova noted that Sioux Lookout and four STAFF WRITER larger communities don’t from Lac Seul, was held have to count as much on February 15-19. ESOLVE, a com- volunteers because they can After completing munity-based pro- call on a lot of corporate REsolve One a select group Rgram which equips sponsors for fi nancial sup- of participants began to people with the skills to deal port. help mediate confl ict, but with confl ict resolution in the “All of these organizations they didn’t feel comfortable community, is about to lose that need funding (in Sioux with the process and wanted its funding support when its Lookout) can’t be knocking more training and practice, contract ends March 31. on our local doors forever hence REsolve Two. And it’s a “big, big con- because they only have so “We worked with the cern,” according to REsolve much to give. Unless we get CICR in Ottawa and de- project manager Don that kind of funding from veloped a second phase to DeGenova. governments to make proj- our training, called REsolve REsolve will continue ects sustainable, what hap- Two, to focus mainly on Bulletin Photo/Marc Paulichenko working with Canadian pens is, we build up so much mediation skills,” said One of five working groups at last week’s five-day Resolve Two workshop. From left: Neil Heritage and submit a pro- commitment and at the end DeGenova. Michelin, Terry Lynne Jewell, Roger Bull, Jay Curtis. posal which would carry the of the day it dies.” During the fi ve-day work- program to other northern He’s seen it before. shop, there were 10 rounds make REsolve happen. help to deal with confl ict only talking about a situ- communities, plus keep it As soon as project fund- of role-play mediation to The fi rst course of in the community and I ation is that “it inherently running in Sioux Lookout. ing expires, the project itself give the participants the REsolve took place in learned the tools I can use to results in maintaining the DeGenova said fund- slowly dwindles and then confi dence to work through September 2005 and since deal with confl ict and how relationships.” ing for a small program runs out of steam. that, said DeGenova. then REsolve has been de- to resolve some of these Orzechowska said tak- like REsolve is important “I don’t want to see that When confl ict arises be- livered once in Lac Seul confl icts,” said Bull. ing the REsolve courses has because many small com- happen again, so that’s why tween two parties or more, and three times in Sioux Monika Orzechowska, taught her to handle confl icts munities rely heavily on the I am truly committed to get the experienced REsolve Lookout. another workshop partici- and not be so concerned same volunteers, leading the funding to keep this go- graduate can mediate the “It was a time to bring the pant, said, “No matter how about getting her own mes- to what he calls “volunteer ing.” situation, hearing all sides of two communities togeth- big a problem, if the me- sage across. burn out.” REsolve is based on the the story, to help the affected er,” said DeGenova of last diator adheres to the confl ict “There’s a lot of training “Small communities rely principals of the Canadian parties reach an agreement, week’s workshop. resolution techniques out- about listening and quali- on volunteers to carry the Institute for Confl ict whether in the workplace, Roger Bull from Lac Seul lined by the CICR it enables fying what you heard and load on everything and… Resolution (CICR), which at home, or through orga- participated in both phases the individuals to identify also thinking that there are typically, it’s always the is designed to equip citizens nizations such as the Sioux of REsolve and thought it the key issues, concerns and not many situations that are same people volunteering. within a community with Lookout Anti-Racism was an excellent learning options for resolving it.” a winner or a loser. I think They only have so much the skills to be able to iden- Committee (SLARC). experience, especially the She continued by noting every situation can come up energy. By getting funding, tify and resolve confl ict as it RESolve is a project of role playing. that the difference between with a win-win catchphrase it helps us engage people to manifests in different rela- SLARC. “The skills that I learned the REsolve techniques and type of result.” coordinate these activities so tionships. In 2003 SLARC put in a it doesn’t always fall on the The workshop Resolve proposal to secure funding volunteers’ shoulders.” Two, with 11 members from from Canadian Heritage to

OPEN INVITATION TO THE CITIZENS OF SIOUX LOOKOUT AND HUDSON Re: Sioux Lookout Urban Design, Branding and Implementation Plan On the following dates the Municipality of Sioux Lookout Enhancement Committee will host an open house concerning the Sioux Lookout Urban Design, Branding and Implementation Plan:

Monday, March 5 – Sioux Area Seniors Activity Centre 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Audiovox 8910 Be Equipped Be Eligible to Win** Wednesday, March 7 – Community Hall in Hudson 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy the convenient Free case and car With new wireless combination of charger with each activation or an upgrade (short presentation at 7:00 p.m. by co-chairs) tri-mode, built-in activation. to a two-year service speaker phone, agreement. Receive a The Committee is excited about our future and hope that the business community and large colour display ballot and a chance to citizens will stop by both venues, visit the various displays, view the project goals and and voice dialing. Win an iPod 2G Nano. comment on issues of local concerns. This will be a listening session focusing on the community’s views. Each station will be manned by a committee member who will be able to answer questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you on the 5th and 7th of March. Kathy Poling and Joe Carbone, Co-Chairs, Sioux Lookout Enhancement Committee Page 4 - Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Editorial Sioux Lookout Bulletin Keeping in touch is owned and published by 948892 Ontario Inc. and dis- More and more often these days we receive email from away – to share some of their own history and memories with tributed every Wednesday people across the country who have discovered and enjoyed our others around the region and around the world. to the communities of Sioux Lookout, Hudson, Pickle Internet online version of the Bulletin. In most cases the writers If you have pictures more than a quarter-century old (say, Lake, Wabigoon and 19 are past residents of the area who are delighted to read about from the 1970s and earlier), please consider showing them in Northern communities. the ol’ hometown, see some pictures of places they remember, the pic of the past. A brief description, including names when

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Reporter/Photographer Tim Brody Marc Paulichenko Get to the bottom of I am truly upset with Advertising Sales/ things these people for focusing Circulation Manager I am writing as a moth- their anger on him when James Brohm er of a son who does he was doing nothing but Picture taken in the winter Production Manager nothing but work out, watching the game. Even eat properly, work his after he told them that it of 1955. It is a snow party Irene Rundle at Grandma Cole’s house, job, does not drink or do was the kids behind him, 104 Front Street. Back drugs, and loves to watch they did nothing but rag Row: Susan Clarke, Joanne Contributors the hockey games. on him! Graeme Mackechnie Clarke, Marian Cole, Shooma Orzechowski It is with deep sadness These adults know who Johnny Cole. Front Row: and complete disgust that they are and should re- Billy Clarke, Lynda Clarke, Unsigned editorials are I note how people can ally think next time about Lorne Proudlock. produced by the Bulletin’s behave, jump to conclu- getting to the bottom of editorial board. Submitted by Marian Keyland sions, and just be down- things before they center For advertising rates and infor- right rude without any someone out and make shortly after and now live back a fl ood of pleasant partment, our OPP? We mation contact James Brohm. proof or cause. them feel like a fool and even further away, but memories. are very proud of our po- Display Ads: 737-4207 My son was watching something that he isn’t, a close enough for some- Thanks and regards, lice force here in Sioux, Classifi eds: 737-3209 a hockey game last week troublemaker. You know one to spot this on the R. Lorne Proudlock but they desperately need The deadline for advertising when kids behind him who you are. Shame! Internet. Dubai, United Arab a new court room and copy is Thursday at noon for were throwing pennies Vicky Cuddy I take it that the Marian Emirates holding cells for prison- the following week’s edition, into the penalty box of Keyland who submitted ers awaiting trial dur- Wednesday at noon before a the opposing team (which Picture identity the picture was the Marian Need new court ing court hearings. How long weekend. made my son upset), but I refer to you to page Cole in the picture. I do house about digging a little Publication mail permit what made matters worse 19 of the Sioux Lookout not have her email ad- Premier Dalton deeper and give our town # 0281646 was when adults came up Bulletin, November 29, dress. McGuinty, you have just and police department the to him and told him he had 2006. Will you kindly pass on lost a few thousand votes necessary funds? to move and then that he I am one of those my thanks to her for sub- come next election. If you want our votes, had to leave the building. pictured. It was a long mitting the picture? It not Why are you ignor- do something for our OPP He was really disgusted time ago and I moved only provided a nice sur- ing the dire needs of our in Sioux Lookout. with human nature! from Sioux Lookout prise but it also brought Sioux Lookout police de- Andrea Korobanik Rita educates more than just herself The Sioux Lookout Bulletin welcomes letters Marc Paulichenko of laughs with a nudge the storyline of how ing on tour again. part of a theatrical tour is from readers. Letters must STAFF WRITER of personal confi dence Rita (her real surname “I’ve played Winnipeg expecting the unknown. be signed and should include booster that received a is actually Susan) ends at the Manitoba Theatre “It’s completely dif- a clearly printed name, ad- RINGING suc- dress and telephone number. standing ovation by the up transforming Frank Centre, but to come out ferent every night,” she Names will be published but cessful block- audience of 150 theatri- from a failed poet into in the small communi- said. “You never know not addresses or phone num- Bbuster fi lms to cal enthusiasts. a changed man with her ties, people…take it to what kind of reaction bers. the stage is not easy, es- The biggest difference resilience to learn how to another level. Their re- you’re going to get from pecially when the movie between the fi lm and the write an essay and study action to it is so genuine an audience and it’s that All letters may be edited for style and length. Letters was well-received. live drama is that the literature during their and so appreciative,” third character in the to the editor should not ex- Educating Rita, the sto- play is acted out entirely weekly meetings. said Gillies, who hasn’t room for us. ceed 200 words. ry of an annoying, open- on one set: the offi ce of By the end of the per- toured as an actor since “You’re constantly in- minded, 26-year-old alcoholic tutor Frank at formance, Rita was well- the 1970s. teracting with (the audi- The Bulletin will not hairdresser with a hunger print any submissions that Open University. educated, confi dent and And although he said ence). It never gets bor- promote or encourage racist, for education, is a classic “You couldn’t expect aware of her capabili- playing on a larger stage ing or stale.” sexist, ageist or discrimina- 1980s fi lm gone play that people in a movie theatre ties. The change in spir- is much harder com- The play was re- tory practices. has toured Manitoba and to watch two people in it, however, dampened pared to a smaller one hearsed during a short Northwesernt Ontario one room,” said Andrew Frank’s interest in teach- like the one at QEDHS, span of two weeks and Please mail your letters to: recently. Gillies, who plays Frank ing Rita. With Rita’s he said it just takes time for Babb, who doesn’t It made its next to and saw the fi lm with new found wit, Frank to adjust. really possess an authen- The Sioux Lookout Bulletin last of 18 stops in Sioux Michael Caine and Julie acknowledged his vexes “We haven’t played tic Liverpool accent, she Box 1389 Lookout Saturday night Waters which won a and took swift action to one stage that’s been the admitted she slowly be- Sioux Lookout, Ontario as the play took to the P8T 1B9 couple of Golden Globe improve. same on this entire tour, came comfortable with fax us at: stage at Queen Elizabeth awards and Oscar nomi- As much as Gillies because one night it’s a the voice. 737-3084 District High School. nations. “It’s completely enjoys playing the char- school and the next it’s a “It’s all about putting The play, which was a different colour of fi sh. acter he admitted the small local theatre.” it in a different place in e-mail us at: written both for the stage The core of the play is biggest thrill for him is For Mairi Babb, a full- your mouth and getting [email protected] or visit our website: and big screen by Willy the same.” performing in smaller time actress of four years you tongue warmed up,” www.siouxbulletin.com Russell, was two hours That core is what drove communities and just be- who played Rita, the best she said. Sioux Lookout Bulletin Opinion Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - Page 5

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Roy Lane The Royal Canadian Legion Shoreline Pizza thorize the execution of the con- and, since 1990 a Superior Court Sioux Lottery MUNICIPAL tract awarded to Dave McKay Judge, continuously for a period Sioux Pharmacy construction for the renovations in excess of one hundred years, The Sunset Inn COUNCIL of the Recreation Centre. and whereas the current judge The Travel Information Centre The Wellington Inn The Fitness for Life of the Superior Court of Justice Wilson’s Stationary NOTES Committee in conjunction at Kenora is expected to attain Also distributed in these Wednesday, February 21 with the Municipality have supernumery status this year, northern communities been working to remove bar- and whereas the geography of Angling Lake Request for MTO to sign Centres riers at the Rec Centre. A the District of Kenora places the Bearskin Lake Black Bear Road Council approved writing-off new main entrance door to Kenora Courthouse a distance Big Trout Lake Council authorized staff accounts receivable which have the building is to be installed of 500 kilometres and one time Cat Lake to request that the Ministry Deer Lake been deemed uncollectible in the with automatic openers along zone from the next closest court- Fort Hope of Transportation sign Black amount of $2266 for the Norah with the installation of a new house located in Thunder Bay, Fort Severn Bear Road at its earliest conve- Love and Biidaaban Children’s door and opener on the sec- Ontario, and whereas concerns Kasabonika nience. Centres. That amount represents ond fl oor to the exercise track. have arisen regarding the pos- Kingfi sher Lake At the November coun- seven families who have money Lansdowne House Second fl oor washrooms will sible assignment of the Kenora Muskrat Dam cil meeting Bylaw No. 85-06 owing. Five have moved away be renovated, the kitchen area vacancy of the Superior Court North Spirit Lake was passed to establish Black from Sioux Lookout. removed and new fl ooring put of Justice to a position in some Ogoki Bear Road as a highway of the down. The price for the work other district or municipality, Pikangikum Corporation of the Municipality NOMA Annual Conference will be $103,000 plus GST, and whereas this council be- Sachigo Lake of Sioux Lookout. Sandy Lake Council voted that as many money raised by the Fitness lieves that it is vitally important Weagamow members of council as able for Life Committee. for the future of the District of Webequie Request for Liquor Licence be authorized to attend the This bylaw will allow work to Kenora, and for the administra- Wunnumin Lake – Knobby’s Restaurant Northwestern Ontario Municipal start on the Rec Centre March 5 tion of justice, that a full-time Council had no objection to Association 61st Annual General with a completion date of April resident judge of the Superior the application for a liquor li- Meeting and Conference being 30. Court of Justice be maintained cence for Knobby’s Restaurant. held in Dryden April 25 to 28. in Kenora. Now therefore the Knobby’s has been leased by Outside Resolutions Council of the Corporation Moira Bower. As the new op- Bylaws of the Municipality of Sioux erator of the establishment she Maintain full-time resident Lookout resolves that the Chief had to apply for a liquor licence Bylaw No. 16-07 Judge of the Superior Court Justice of the Superior Court of if alcohol is to be served there. Recreation Centre of Justice in Kenora Justice continue the historic tra- Renovations Contract Council voted that whereas dition of maintaining a full-time Write-offs – Norah Love Council authorized the pass- the District of Kenora has had resident judge of the Superior and Biidaaban Children’s ing of Bylaw No. 16-07 to au- a resident District Court Judge Court of Justice in Kenora. Do you know someone who should be inter- viewed for A Visit With...? Subscribe Now... We are always looking for interesting people to feature. 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Page 6 - Wednesday, February 28, 2007 News Sioux Lookout Bulletin Sioux Lookout missionaries graced with special visit before March trip to Ghana Tim Brody The following de- cult originated and came STAFF WRITER scription of the Trokosi to the Americas with the practice and what the IN slave trade.” EVEN women from Network is doing in the Pimpong spoke of Sioux Lookout country comes from the 31 shrines now having Swill head overseas IN Networks web site at stopped the practice, stat- to Ghana, Africa March 1 www.innetwork.ca. ing that through his and to share the word of God “IN Network/Ghana his staff’s efforts, more and their experiences and was established in 1987 than 3500 Trokosi slave expertise. and is committed to the women have been freed. The women, six from development of the rural However he said there Calvary Baptist Church and underprivileged peo- are still an estimated and one from St. Mary’s ple of Ghana. The Trokosi 2000 slave girls in bond- Anglican Church, recent- Liberation and Vocational age, not including their ly had a chance to speak Training Project springs 8000 children fathered by with Reverend Walter from the compassion and the priests, who he said, Pimpong, Executive vision of Rev. Pimpong, take no responsibility for Director, International who has built a relation- them. Bulletin Photo/Tim Brody Needs (IN), Ghana, and ship of trust with the “The role of IN Ladies from Calvary Baptist Church travelling to Ghana. Back, from left: Linda Anderson, Leanne Bergen, Cherie Coulombe, Beth Bastone, Marilese Keller and Noreen Bergen. Simon Marrable, Ontario Fetish priests and village Network/Ghana does not Seated front from left: Rev. Walter Pimpong and IN Network Ontario Regional Director Regional Director for the end with the release of elders over the years. Simon Marrable. Missing from photo, Althea George who will also make the trip. IN Network in Canada. “For hundreds of years these women. It is just Travelling to Ghana will in the Volta region of the beginning. Each of These skills allow her to Networks web site. Pimpong said of the be Marilese Keller, Noreen Ghana, West Africa, the them is welcomed into be self-suffi cient and to Pimpong said, “We’re women’s missionary trip, Bergen, Leanne Bergen, Trokosi practice (Trokosi IN Network’s Vocational eventually provide for here to share our message “When they come over to Cherie Coulombe, Beth is a Ghanaian word mean- Training Program which herself and her children. with as many people as Ghana they will have the Bastone, Linda Anderson ing “slaves to the Gods”) teaches them to read and The children also are re- possible who would be opportunity to visit some and Althea George. has been enslaving young write the local language, habilitated through the interested in partnering of the communities in The women are going virgin girls in ritualistic provides them with nutri- loving staff at IN Network with us to reach out to the which we have some of under the umbrella of the sexual bondage. These tious meals, healthcare/ schools where they are very needy people of the these fetish priests.” IN Network in Ghana. innocent virgins, some counselling, clothing, and clothed, provided with communities.” He continued, “I think Pimpong spoke at as young as fi ve years equips each woman with nutritional food, given Speaking in Sioux this is excellent. They Calvary Baptist Church old, are given by their a skill, such as dressmak- a quality education and Lookout at the invitation will be able to see what is during a men’s breakfast parents under the fear of ing, weaving, pottery, medical care,” according of Calvary Baptist Church February 3, and again the death curses of the baking and hairstyling. to information on the IN Pastor John Coulombe, Continued on next page before the congregation Fetish (village) Priest to the following day, about serve a life of slavery in his work with the IN the Fetish shrines as pay- Network in Ghana free- ment for the crimes and Objective is to tie clubs closer together ing, teaching and bring- offenses of others. These Continued from front Northwestern Ontario interested in attending to join members at var- ing the word of God to shrines are compounds got a nice schedule for OACAO Regional Rep, can speak with Roy at ious activities held at women taken as slaves where idol worship takes us and a lot of interest- said one of the prime the seniors centre. the centre such as danc- through the Trokosi prac- place. It was in this region ing speakers. They al- objectives of the event Roy said the seniors ing, darts and cards. tice in his country. of Ghana where voodoo ways do.” is to tie clubs closer to- centre is one of the A person must be at Roy and her group gether. most important assets least 55 years of age to plan to pass on what they Another is applying the community pos- join. Let G.R.D. learn to members of the for grants. sesses adding there is Forty-three seniors Accounting & senior centre at home. Any other seniors ample opportunity for centres operate in Tax Services Inc. 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Continued from page 6 humble man in what he’s encourage and so basical- The trip will cost each happening fi rst hand and done, following God’s ly we’re putting together woman about $3000. they will be able to report lead day by day, month small skits to share with Marrable said people Area Services fi rst hand to people what by month, opportunity by the children. We’ll be can support Pimpong and is happening. That’s the opportunity and the out- going into the schools his work in Ghana by Aboriginal Family Support Nitawin Community Development best way for us to win comes of that are really encouraging the children sponsoring a child. Program Friendship Centre. Corporation (Aboriginal Housing) Candice Goretzki 737-7521 737-4574 partnerships and that’s tremendous for the over to be anything they want “It’s a situation where the best way for us to put 3000 women. You see that to be. Very few of them we’re asking $35 a month Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Ojibway Power Toboggan Club Children's Program Candi Edwards 737-1976 or Gail 737-4447 pressure on people who deliverance. You realize will continue on to high to support a child who 737-7922 are practising this way. the impact the Gospel can school or university and is going to school over NEP-Needle Exchange Program Aboriginal Head Start Program 737-2292, 737-1275 I think the presence of have on a person’s life.” the women of this group there but if you’re just Clarise Henrickson 737-7519 your women in Ghana John Bastone, who is include entrepreneurs. going to say ‘Well here’s New 2 You offers donations to in charge of the church’s I myself am a pilot and my $35 (each month) and Aboriginal Healing & Wellness agencies & individuals in need. 44 will be excellent for us Friendship Centre. Teddy McLaren King St. 737-7544 because a lot of folks will men’s ministry and men’s Walter said just seeing I’ve done my part’, well 737-1903 be encouraged that we’re breakfast commented, women who have made thanks, but no thanks. It’s NW Health Unit 737-2292 Ah-Shawah-Bin Sioux Lookout/Lac not alone in this work.” “It’s been a real honour something of themselves, more a situation where Seul Victim Support Services Ontario March of Dimes Achieving That work has been because Walter’s a hero who are taking care of we’d really like you to 737-1700 or 582-9800 Success Program Virginia Head 737-8073 very challenging. “Even and I think it was good themselves, are pursuing support these children Alanon 737-2006 or 737-1485 though a law has been for a lot of the men to hear higher levels, are an en- and support their lives.” Ontario Early Years Centre Debra Alcoholics Anonymous 737-2744, Toppizini 737-3253 passed against this prac- about his life story and the couragement, saying yes Anyone wishing to 737-3123 or 737-4142 tice it’s not being enforced work he’s doing and the you can do it and basical- sponsor a child in Ghana Parent Support Program Alzheimer Society of Kenora Lorraine Kenny 737-2214 because it has to do with courage he’s showing in ly to be role models for can do so by clicking on District the beliefs of people,” ex- doing the good work that them and their children.” Ghana in the world projects 1-800-682-0245 Patricia Centre for Children & Youth 737-2086 plained Pimpong. he’s doing. It’s an inspira- Keller said she discov- section of IN’s web site or Anokeewin Wiichiiwaawin However, he said, tion for the guys in town ered great strength among call him at 705-728-1287 Employment Program Employment Preschool Play Group Jolayne Services and Drop In Centre. 737-8873 “We’re doing this because to hear him.” the women of her congre- about sponsoring a child or Danica Phillips 737-1903. we know we are doing Keller, who is in charge gation. “I was sponsor- supporting Pimpong. Rotary Club 737-1330 of the women’s mission- ing a little girl in Ghana Pimpong concluded, Anti-Racism Committee 737-1501 the right thing. We’re do- Salvation Army 737-4686 Open ing it not for ourselves but ary trip to Ghana, ex- and I know the executive “We want you to partner Arthritis Society Barb Lacalamita Tuesday's & Saturday's for these innocent women plained, “We’ve been told director John Denbok of with us so we can build 737-1437 Sexual Health Clinic 737-2292 who’ve been incarcerated.” to go with open hearts. International Needs so more schools. We also Cancer Patient Transportation Coulombe said, “IN is It’s very diffi cult to un- I just emailed him say- want you to pray for us. Program Sioux Lookout-Hudson Association Hazel Mills, 737-7447 or 737-3606. for Community Living 737-1447 doing so much work on derstand but western cul- ing, look we’ve got some We also would like you to 24 hr notice preferred. a social level and devel- ture is very task oriented. real strong women in our do something about it if Sioux Lookout-Hudson Minor Catholic Women’s League For Hockey Acting President Andy opment level that goes We have to go to build a church in whom I see a you have the opportunity, meeting times and information, call Schardt 737-7122 completely hand in hand church or build a school real desire, wanting to do politically, to put pressure 737-3662, 737-1262 or 737-2368 Sioux-Hudson Employment with the sharing of Christ and the African culture is something, help some- on our government to en- C.B.L.S. Radio-1240 and 1340 AM Services 737-1672 and the Gospel, ministry, very much I want to get body somewhere.” force the law.” mornings 7:45 to 8:00, evenings 5:10 to 6:00 Sioux-Hudson Literacy Council that it’s really good for all to know you as a person About a year ago she Anyone who would Johnathon Baum 737-8022 folks to get an idea of that, and even though there are showed a video about like to support the wom- Chamber of Commerce 737-1937 Sioux Lookout HOG Chapter that they really do go to- material needs they want Ghana and that put the en heading to Ghana Community Counselling & Contact Rick Jaworski 737-2226 or gether in following Christ to connect with us as idea of doing missionary either fi nancially or Addiction Services outpatient 582-3482 people so basically what work there in the wom- in words can do so by treatment program 737-1275 and Christianity.” Sunset Women’s Aboriginal Circle He said it was also a they told us, Simon and en’s minds. phoning the church at Community Wellness Program 737-7922 great privilege to have Walter, when they came, The women will leave 737-3293 or e-mail at Donna Ningewance 737-2214 SWAC Prenatal/Postnatal Support Pimpong speak to his con- was to come with open March 1 and return calvarybaptist65@ Crisis Response Services Crisis Program Iris Wujanz at 737-7922 gregation. “He’s a very hearts, be servants and to March 22. line bellnet.ca. 1-866-888-8988 Toastmasters of Sioux Lookout Ralph Ireland 737-2284 Diabetes Program 737-4422 or toll free1-888-507-7701 all are Tops Weight Loss Support Group. Everybody said they’re sorry to see it go welcome Basement United Church. Meets every Thursday, 6PM Continued from front Drug and Alcohol Program Friendship Centre. Brian Logan Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal rather the children who 737-1903 Youth Centre Rodney Garland 737-1903 came in and bought candy First Step Women’s Shelter and the adult regulars who 737-1438, Wii-Chii-Way Gamik Program 25 shared a cup of coffee and 24 Hour Crisis line 1-800-465-3623 Fair Street 737-7499 conversation with him. Genealogy Group Meets every 2nd Schools Thursay of each month. Hudson School 582-3311 “It wasn’t going to make Vera Kameda-Lacroix 737-2321 me a millionaire, but it paid The scene February 7 as New Life Christian Academy the bills,” said Johnston. local volunteer firefighters Integrated Services for Northern 737-0020 Children 737-3200 “Everybody I talk control the blaze at Queen Elizabeth High school to around town…said Furlane’s Confectionary. Ka-Na-Chi-Hih Specialized Solvent 737-3500 Abuse Treatment Centre- Laurie they’re sorry to see it Vaudrin, Outreach/Intake Worker Sacred Heart School 737-1121 Bulletin Photo/Marc Paulichenko go. Kids can’t go any (807) 623-5577 Sioux Mountain Public School more and parents are same confectionary as work, a Chinese cabinet the local fi re fi ghters for Learning Centre, Sioux-Hudson 737-3480 having a hard time ex- a kid. set, and even the spoon their valiant efforts and Literacy Council - 737-8022 Churches plaining that to them,” Lost in the blaze were Angela Furlane used to for responding to the call Legal Aid Ontario Legal help for low St. Andrew’s United Church added Johnston, who numerous antique pic- cook with. and saving as much as income people 737-3074 737-3131 regularly visited the tures and furniture, tax Johnston commended they could. Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Br. 78 Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Meets first Tuesday every month. 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Page 8 - Wednesday, February 28, 2007 News Sioux Lookout Bulletin Ex-con turns life around after years of crimes Marc Paulichenko committed to living his glamorous as it looks on was in both local high to provide students some gangs, Serson said he’s STAFF WRITER life alcohol-free. TV.” schools to get the mes- direction as QEDHS stu- seen a small group of “I’ve seen a lot of At the age of 19 Serson sage across to students dents ponder their course adults, aged 19 or 20, TEWART Serson, stuff,” he said of his ex- was found guilty of as- that being in a gang or selections for next year. who call themselves the a former criminal periences in jail, which saulting a police offi cer committing crimes is not Serson said his biggest “Syndicates” operating Swho was born and include prisoners getting and robbery in Sioux a cool way to live. regret was the way he re- in the downtown part of raised in Sioux Lookout, stabbed and shot. Lookout, mostly because He preached to the acted when he came back Sioux Lookout selling has moved on to better his “It was probably what of alcoholism. students about his expe- into the community after drugs. life after spending four most people would de- He said after he riences being in jail and just returning from jail, to The majority of the years in penitentiary. scribe as Hell on Earth.” graduated from Queen witnessing how gangs commit another felony. young adults who join Now 25-years-old and Serson stressed that a Elizabeth District High operate. He told them “It probably cost the gangs, said Serson, are living with his girlfriend lot of penitentiaries are School his life really be- getting an education and taxpayers a lot of mon- troubled youth living in a in Thunder Bay while run by gangs and being came a mess and he “hit staying out of trouble is ey,” he said. home where there is pov- working full-time, Serson in a gang, whether it’s in rock bottom.” worth it in the long run. With his knowl- erty, abuse or no positive has paid his time and is or out of jail, “is not as Last Monday Serson Serson’s visit was also edge and experience of role models. OnPAR urges province to provide youth charter Marc Paulichenko and deal with it. Lookout’s Anti-Racism “(The charter) is basi- STAFF WRITER OnPAR eventually Committee (SLARC). cally outlining what we grew out of that phase Their mission behind want from the province VER since the and through numerous the province-wide tour and what they need to do plane hijackings forums and bringing to- is to complete an anti- to support us and create Eand attacks on gether high school and racism youth charter for that environment to allow the Twin Towers in New university students to talk Ontario, asking for feed- us to engage in anti-rac- York City on September about their experiences back, input and principles ism work,” she added. 11, 2001 that killed al- about racism and combat from the youth. The idea for the charter most 3000 people, fi n- it, the organization has “I think the most im- fi rst circulated more than ger pointing and racism set out to create an anti- portant thing is (the a year ago, and D’souza have skyrocketed to new racism youth charter. youth) do have a voice, said OnPAR discovered heights. Marla Battiston and they do care and they there are various themes Bulletin Photo/Marc Paulichenko Fourth year McMaster University students from Hamilton, For a while various or- Andrea D’souza, both can make a difference in which garner youth fo- Marla Battiston (left) and Andrea D’souza. ganizations have been ad- fourth year students at this and it really is up to cus, such as the education vocating a halt to racism McMaster University in us,” said D’souza. “You system and the media. EDwhereUCE D their BSWs will bothC womenED agreed that and race differences, and Hamilton studying for really have to start at a When the charter isR take them in the future, RESiouxDU Lookout is a pro- one of those is Ontario their Bachelor of Social young age because Lthat’sD complete, the next step they would like to see the gressive community in Partners Against Racism Work (BSW) degrees, where all theS stereotypesO will be to incorporate the OnPAR project continue. terms of its anti-racism (OnPAR), a Hamilton- were two of eight mem- Obegin.”PEN HOUSE organization OnPAR. “I think it is important work. based initiative started bers of OnPAR traveling The fi nished charter is Settlement and that youth are involved “What SLARC and the shortly after the 9/11 at- across the province dur- to be launched to the me- Integration Services with globalization like this youth centre are doing tacks to help deal with ing their reading week. dia and youth March 31. Organization (SISO) “KICK BACK & RELAX SECTION” and not just people saying, could really be a model the issue. $ They made a stop in “We want to outline in Hamilton hosts the ‘Oh, this is what the youth for other communities to SinceJUS T the L majorityISTED of Sioux Lookout FebruaryF eathetur e principles Propert y that of t youthhe W eeOnPARk project. The City need,’ and actually com- follow,” said Battiston. violence and racism hap- 19 and managedH toU G talkE need in order to engage of Hamilton covered ing from the youth,” said “There aren’t that many pens in schools, OnPAR to C studentsED at QueenIO Nin anti-racism work and OnPAR’sLISTING transportation D’souza. towns that have anti-rac- SOLD REDUCED OPEN HOUSREDU REFDEUCAT TURE PROPNEEWR TY OLD CLUSIVE decided to create a youth Elizabeth District High kind ofS makeOL D the prov- costs for theS tour. EX Although they had only ism groups. It’s really initiative and fi nd a way School and at the youth ince accountable,” said Although both of the experienced the Hub of the amazing that there’s one E TUR for the youth to mobilize centre, as well as Sioux D’souza. young women don’t know North for a short while, here,” echoed D’souza. FEA E HOM Gina McFee-Bernier & Amy Houtz 737-8100 73 King Street, Sioux Lookout www.siouxmountainrealty.com Brokerage BROKERAGE SalesSales RepresentativeRepresentative www.ginamcfee-bernier.com SalesSales RepresentativeRepresentative 737-2577737-2577 737-2567737-2567 YOUR HOUSE-SOLD TEAM!

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LOTS FOR SALE Sioux Lookout Bulletin News Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - Page 9 Fishing for dollars at Out of the Cold derby Tim Brody get an idea of numbers things to bring. ing events,” he stated. als are Sean Everson, “It’s a great opportunity STAFF WRITER for this year’s derby. The fishing derby “This year I will be Vernon Binguis Jr and for the young, the inter- The entry fee is $35 is catch and live re- dedicating our 7th annu- one of the elders that mediate, and the old to RGANIZ- and anglers can register lease, so participants al fishing derby to a few our community has lost come out to a commu- th ERS of the 7 at the event. must provide a pail to individuals that have and her name is Naomi nity event, hosted by a O Annual Out of Proceeds from the transport their catch to shown dedication to Carpenter and she at- volunteer organization the Cold Fishing Derby event will go to the Out the weigh scale before the event and contribu- tended every fishing and I encourage every- are hoping more than of the Cold program, the release back into the tions to Wii-Chii-Way derby that we had.” one to come out and at- $1000 in prize money shelter program compo- lake. Gamik. Those individu- Michelin concluded, tend.” and the opportunity to nent of Wii-Chii-Way “I do know that there support a worthy cause Gamik. is probably one monster will have local anglers Holes will be drilled northern (pike) in that biting hook, line and and Michelin encour- lake because it seems CN and UTU reach sinker. ages people to arrive that every year some- Taking place on early to pick their spot body battles the big fish Bigwood Lake, approx- and socialize. and it snaps off. So I one-year agreement imately one kilometre He also reminds hope to see a real lunker north of Sioux Lookout people to dress appro- fish caught,” Michelin Marc Paulichenko vote to either ratify or and $1000 signing bonus STAFF WRITER near the Sioux Lookout priately, take a folding said. settle for arbitration on for all UTU members. Municipal Airport, on chair if they wish, and “I’m really excited March 26. “Our house is such N Railway has March 24 from noon added that hot food and about the whole event Full details of the a mess. We need to get come to terms to 3 p.m. the event will beverages will be avail- and I know the commu- agreement will be re- back to work,” said with the United bring up the tail end of able for sale. nity has responded re- C leased at a later date. Zarecki of the upper Transportation Union Race Relations Week Fishing licences ally well in the past. It’s Local UTU Chair and levels of the UTU, add- (UTU) but it’s nothing activities in Sioux should be on the list of one of our key fundrais- President Mike Zarecki ing the local union is Lookout. to celebrate about. said Sunday afternoon “strong.” Live bait will be sold Just as UTU work- he’s “divided” about the Zarecki said the on-site courtesy of J and ers were sitting down compromise and admit- agreement is five pages D Baits. for supper with their ted the result “could’ve long and only five or six Ellis Don families Saturday, a ten- been a little bit better.” issues were addressed. Construction has donat- tative agreement was Zarecki and his lo- If the UTU accepts ed $1000 and Molstad reached that sent UTU cal UTU members met the offer, it still means Realty Ltd. has donat- members back to work, Sunday night at the there will be another ed money toward third putting an end to a two Legion in Sioux Lookout dispute in a year, and place. week strike. to discuss the details of it’s something Zarecki First prize this year UTU members will the agreement and the is not looking forward is $1000 and a trophy, remain on strike pend- vote. to. second prize is $500 ing a democratic pro- Some of the details of “A year is a very short and third prize is $250. cess which will see all the agreement include a time,” he said. “Two or The event will be run their 2800 conductors three per cent increase three years would have by Wii-Chii-Way Gamik and rail service workers in wage, health benefi ts been better.” clients, volunteers and staff. Fishing derby co-co- MOLSTAD REALTY LTD, Brokerage ordinator Neil Michelin, 34 Front St. Sioux Lookout, ON [email protected] Transition Support www.molstadrealty.com 737-1550 Coordinator for Wii- Chii-Way Gamik would like anglers to register Bulletin File Photo soon so planners can Naomi Carpenter at last year’s derby.

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Marc Paulichenko Favot third and Linda In their third match STAFF WRITER Borton-Andersen lead. against Towns, the “No games were women lost 8-7 on the T wasn’t exact- blown away and they opposing skip’s last ly the way they were all close,” added rock. I planned to finish Wilson. In a rematch against as the senior women In their first match, Clark in their final curlers from Sioux the game needed an game, the women Lookout lost all four extra end to decide couldn’t catch up and games at the Northern the winner after tying lost 7-5. Ontario Championship, Clark 8-8 after 10 ends, The team did quite held February 22-24 in only to lose 10-8. well considering the Sault Ste. Marie. In the second match short time they had to “They were close against Barrett, the play together as a team, games and we did have women got out to an said Wilson. The wom- a better showing,” early 4-1 lead after en played four games at said second Gwenda the first three ends but the district playdowns Wilson. couldn’t maintain the in Thunder Bay in or- Muriel Anderson level of play and lost der to qualify for the played skip, Carol 7-5. Regionals.

Public Inspection and Review St. Raphael Signature Site Strategy Miniss Enhanced Management Area Preliminary Resource Management Plan

The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has completed the following signature site planning documents: • St. Raphael Signature Site Strategy • Miniss Enhanced Management Area Preliminary Resource Management Plan You are invited to inspect the approved St. Raphael Signature Site Strategy and review the Miniss Enhanced Management Area Preliminary Resource Management Plan. St. Raphael Signature Site is one of nine featured areas in Ontario. A signature site is an area that Jackpot Dates has different land use categories Feb. 28, March 21, and requires special planning and April 11, April 25 management. St. Raphael Signature Site includes two different land use categories: provincial park and enhanced management area (EMA). N The St. Raphael Signature Site Submitted Photo Strategy gives direction for The senior women curlers of Sioux Lookout. From left: Muriel Anderson, Gwenda Wilson, management of the signature site. More detailed park and EMA planning must be consistent with the overall St. Raphael Signature Site Strategy. Carol Favot, and Linda Borton-Andersen. The Miniss EMA Preliminary Resource Management Plan gives direction for the enhanced management area of the signature site. The document provides land use direction with the intent of maintaining the remote characteristics and unique values of the area. Public comment from review of the preliminary plan will be considered in the preparation of the final Miniss EMA Resource Management Plan. CCardardard ColourColour thisthis wweek:eek: NOTICE TO ALL BINGO PLAYERS There are several options for viewing the planning documents: ORANGE - Feb.28/07 Any cards purchased before 12 Noon on Tuesday are for the current week’s • Download a copy (available March 5, 2007): http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/stra_planning.html JACKPOTJACKPOT game. Any cards purchased after 1:00 • Receive a copy on a CD by contacting the MNR $ p.m. on Tuesday are for the following • Receive a copy in the mail by contacting the MNR prizeprize 10001000 week’s game. Sorry, no exchanges. • Pick-up a copy at the MNR. To encourage public participation, information centres are scheduled at each of the locations listed below. Cards must be taken to Johnny’s Freshmarket, Queen Street, Sioux Lookout, 737-1630 ext 28 , by 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday to be verified. COMMUNITY LOCATION DATE TIME WEEK #18 Sioux Lookout Knights of Columbus Hall March 6, 2007 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. 4 Corners 2 Lines All Number All Bingos Pickle Lake Community Centre March 7, 2007 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Savant Lake Community Centre March 8, 2007 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. (In 15 #s or less) (In 30 #s or less) Full House Earliest Number

MNR Contact Information: $100 Prize $100 Prize $1000 Prize Called St. Raphael Signature Site Project Team Ministry of Natural Resources P.O. Box 309 1 G 58 16 G 48 31 O 71 46 N 40 61 O 65 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A6 Tel.: 807-737-5032 2 N 33 17 G 49 32 N 35 47 N 32 62 G 52 Fax: 807-737-1813 E-mail: [email protected] 3 B 3 18 N 39 33 N 45 48 O 68 63 B 9 Written comments on both documents will be collected until April 19, 2007 (45 Day Environmental Bill of 4 I 28 19 N 38 34 O 70 49 N 41 64 G 51 Rights posting). 5 I 19 20 B 10 35 G 55 50 N 44 65 I 17 The Ministry of Natural Resources is collecting comments and information regarding this signature site under the authority of the Provincial Parks Act and Public Lands Act to assist in making decisions and 6 O 73 21 I 29 36 I 27 51 B 4 determining future consultation needs. Comments and opinions will be kept on file for use during the * 4 Corners Game Called effective period of the strategy and may be included in study documentation, which will be available for 7 B 5 22 I 23 37 N 31 52 G 50 public review. 8 B 2 23 B 14 38 O 75 53 B 1 ** 2-Line Game Called Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will remain (In the event that there isn’t a confidential unless prior consent is obtained. However, this information may be used by the Ministry of 9 B 7 24 O 67 39 B 6 54 I 20 “4-Corner” winner, the prize Natural Resources to seek public input on other resource management surveys and projects. For further 10 N 43 25 G 59 40 O 63 55 O 69 money passes on to the information on this act, please contact Gary Meddick, Information Management Supervisor at 807-737-5031. “2-Line” game making the 11 N 37 26 O 74 41 I 24 56 I 30 prize $200).

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Tim Brody forward because when STAFF WRITER we get stuck doing the same job as much as we NOWLEDGE love it eventually it be- is power. On comes boring and you K February 19, 27 can’t become habitu- presenters at the Pelican ally proficient. Students Falls First Nations who float through high High School 7th Annual school in most cases Career Fair shared their end up finding a job that knowledge to empower they hate because they students to shape their have not built that foun- destinies. dation of being able to Guidance counsellor have options so I show and career fair co-co- them how to use those ordinator Tom Hoppe transferable skills so said, “The purpose of they have options and the career fair is to al- also give them the idea low the students to have of stop worrying about an opportunity to see or- what you’re learning ganizations and careers and what it’s in it for and to have it very close them. Just learn it be- by. Many students, af- cause you never know ter they’ve been to the when you’re going to career fair, have said, ‘I need it. Bulletin Photo/Tim Brody didn’t realize this is what “The second presen- From left: Certified Dental Assistant Tina Quequish and Dr. Roland Robichaud from the Zone Dental Program show I needed to do to get tation is Independence Grade 9 student Cara Tait an example of cleaning teeth at the PFFNHS Career Fair February 19. into this kind of a pro- Day, showing the stu- fession’… This way the dents how to get more tunities out there. This nity to ask a few ques- Nation that the organi- of students in dentistry students get a chance to independence from way, students get to see tions, get a feel for what zation is designing. was very high. learn what requirements their teachers by under- a variety of different we do, and get an idea Dr. Roland Robichaud Tait admitted dentist- they need to meet to get standing responsibility, jobs, one of which might of the different types of of the Zone Dental ry might just be a career into that job or career.” integrity and respect, spark their interest.” work there are out there Program commented path option for her. Throughout the morn- and showing them that One exhibitor who for them,” he said. while supervising Grade Any business or or- ing students toured the when they live their life has attended the ca- “One of the biggest 9 student Cara Tait ganization which did gym visiting the various this way not only do reer fair every year needs out there for cleaning the tooth prop, not attend the career presenters and asking they get their freedom is Chez Cherie owner First Nations organiza- “We’re really happy to fair but would still like questions. from their teachers and and hair stylist Cherie tions, I feel, is there’s do this. We’re trying to to make a presentation In the afternoon mo- their parents, but they Coulombe. just not enough trained encourage the people to students can do so by tivational speaker Jim also live a better life in “I want to give the and qualified First from the area to come contacting Tom Hoppe Jordan addressed the the community.” kids an opportunity to Nations people,” he into this profession.” He at the school at 737- students, starting off Jordan also conducted see what’s out there and added. said the interest level 1110. with a speech entitled workshops at the school what the possibilities Grade 11 student Never Work a Day in the following day. are. The whole world is Darryl Brown could be Your Life. “I’m talking Principal James Rastel an opportunity for them one of the students to to the student’s about said the career fair was and if they see it and change that, admitting finding a job that you an important experience hear it and know it and a desire to pursue a ca- love to do, which is done for students to take in. “I experience it they just reer in the type of work by setting a good foun- think the goal of school might want to become Hoppe does. CONFEDERATION COLLEGE dation in high school. is to help students get involved in it.” Brown was keenly SIOUX LOOKOUT CAMPUS IS OFFERING Transferable skills and jobs and occupations and Matt Hoppe of interested in the plan- ADULT UPGRADING working with their guid- we want to show them a Shibogama Technical ning and design work FOR GED PREPARATION ance counsellor about wide variety of the posi- Services was also on done by Shibogama and what they love to do tions available. I think hand to pass on his asked Hoppe a variety DAY TIME 12 WEEK PROGRAM and lastly talking about the students, through no knowledge. of questions about a wa- (May 7th – July 27th 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) AND having a vision in your fault of their own, aren’t “We’re just here to ter treatment plant for AN EVENING 15 WEEK PROGRAM job, being able to move aware of all the oppor- give them an opportu- Kingfisher Lake First (May 7th – August 17th 4:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.)

Students can only take ONE of the above, not both. Location: Sioux Lookout Access Centre IN OUR MARCH 14 PAPER, WE WILL Program of Study: PRINT A SPECIAL SECTION INCLUDING - English Literature - English Grammar A COLLECTION OF PICTURES FROM - Mathematics PAST TOURNAMENTS! - Science Advertising spaces will be available for anyone to wish teams good luck, - Social Studies welcome players and fans to Sioux Lookout and for businesses to promote themselves. ONTARIO SPECIAL BURSARY for tuition and supplies is available for those who meet funding criteria. DEADLINE:DEADLINE: 3 inch by 3 inch Black and White EI clients may be eligible to continue benefits through the MARCHMARCH 8 Ad spaces Skills Development program; assessed on an individual Are just $40 plus GST! basis. H.R.D.C must approve training prior to the course Offer cannot be combined starting. A minimum of 4 weeks is recommended. Contact ATAT NOONNOON with any other offer or discount. your local HRDC Employment Office for more information.

For further information and to pick up BOOK YOUR SPACE TODAY! Ontario Special Bursary forms call: Telephone: (807) 737-3209 For advertising contact James Brohm Confederation College @ 737-2851 Fax: (807) 737-3084 Telephone: (807) 737-4207 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] You are also welcome to drop by the campus in the www.siouxbulletin.com Access Centre at 70 Wellington St. Page 12 - Wednesday, February 28, 2007 News Sioux Lookout Bulletin Botox service comes to town this week Marc Paulichenko Doctor Carol Begin’s of- ceiving cosmetic surgery “I hope things work cording to Maytham. Laser Medicine and STAFF WRITER fi ce at 89 Mill Road. to combat looking old. well and I’ll make it Maytham found his in- Surgery and is qualifi ed Botox procedures have The numbers across a regular stop,” said terest in cosmetic surgery in laser skin resurfacing OOKING for that experienced a growing Canada are also strong, Maytham, a graduate at after working in emer- and rejuvenation, laser young, celebrity- demand for the last fi ve as the country is the Memorial University in gency – “stitching people and medical esthetics, Llike look? years, Maytham said. world leader in botox per Newfoundland. up” – and switched over laser and light source Doctor Jim Maytham A part of that is at- capita, said Maytham. The ratio between men in 1996. hair removal, soft-tissue and his cosmetic botox tributed to numerous on- Maytham and his and women for botox in- Maytham is an ac- augmentation, vein treat- injectable procedure will screen performers and clinic plan to visit Sioux jections is fi ve-to-one in tive member of the ment and botox injec- be in town Saturday at other entertainers are re- Lookout frequently. the women’s favour, ac- American Society for tions.

Keewatin-Patricia Static electricity at the gas pumps District School Board Special to the Bulletin hose pistol the fi re be- moved and before start- the vehicle itself. Before gan, as a result of static ing to fi ll up with gas. starting up the engine Regular Board Meeting ITH the use electricity. 8- A static charge often again, the spilled gas must Tuesday, March 6, 2007 7:00 p.m. at of self-ser- 3- The majority of results when a passenger be cleaned up or neutral- Dryden High School Wvice facilities those affected used rub- rubs clothes against the ized by the station staff. at gas stations people ber-soled footwear and upholstery of the seats When loading gas in Dryden, Ontario your vehicle, stop, put The public can access this meeting and all public Board meetings when should be warned about clothes of synthetic fi - when getting in or out held out of the Sioux Lookout area by attending the Queen Elizabeth the outbreak of fi res re- bres. of the vehicle. To avoid the handbrake on and District High School electronic site in room 24A on the second sulting from static elec- 4- Never use mobile this, it is recommended turn off the engine, radio Tuesday of each month except July and August. The site is not open when the meeting is held in the Sioux Lookout area. However, the tricity while they are put- phones while fi lling up that nobody get in or out and lights. March meeting will be held on the first Tuesday of the month. ting gas in their tanks. with fuel. of the vehicle while the Never return to your The Committee of the Whole meeting is at Lillian Berg School in One hundred fi fty 5- It is well known gas is being poured in. vehicle while you are Vermillion Bay, held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, except July, August & December, at 6:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. cases of this type of fi re that it is the vapour that Movement in and out pouring in fuel. David Penney Janet Wilkinson have been investigated comes from the gas that should only be done be- As a precaution get Board Chair Director of Education and the results were very burns and causes the fi re fore starting, or when the used to closing the car surprising. when it makes contact fueling is fi nished and door when getting out of The Sioux Hudson 2006-2007 1- Of the 150 cases, with static charges. the gas cap has been re- or into the vehicle and in ENTERTAINMENT SERIES more happened to wom- 6- In 29 of the cases placed. this way the static elec- tricity will be discharged PRESENTS en than to men, due to analysed, the people re- 9- Maximize the pre- their habit of getting in entered their vehicles cautions if gas has spilled when touching something and out of the vehicle and later touched the or splashed onto the metallic. Sue Foley while the gas is being pistols during the gas fu- ground. Highly fl am- After closing the door poured in. elling process. This hap- mable vapours are imme- touch the metal part of the & 2- In the majority of pened in cars of different diately produced which vehicle before touching cases the people had re- varieties of makes and can be ignited by sparks the gas pump handle. By Roxanne Potvin entered their cars when models. of static electricity from doing this the static elec- the hose was still dis- 7- Seventeen fi res oc- the turning on of elec- tricity in you body will be charging gas. When they curred before, during or tronic equipment (mobile discharged on the metal Sunday, March 4 fi nished refueling and immediately after the cap phones, remote controls, vehicle body and not on got out to remove the of the gas tank was re- etc.) or by the ignition of the gas hose handle. 7:30 p.m. Queen Elizabeth High School Two fine guitar-playing, song-writing blues/roots artists.

Tickets available at the door. For more information call 737-2174. Parents to benefit from tax credit Generously supported by local businesses and individuals. Marc Paulichenko bership fees for eligible a solution for parents to minutes for children un- STAFF WRITER programs of physical realize the costs don’t der 16; supervised; suit- activity for each child have to be a barrier to able for children; and The Sioux Lookout Bulletin ARENTS who under 16. register their kids in must include a signifi - enroll their young cant amount of physical would like to thank Wasaya Airways An eligible program sports. Pathletic stars into is prescribed physical Any sport or physical activity that contributes for delivering the paper to our sports programs can activity defi ned as any fi tness activity can be to cardio-respiratory en- readers in the northern now claim the registra- “ongoing, supervised credited, including mi- durance plus one or more communities. tion fee for a tax credit. program, suitable for nor hockey, fi gure skat- of muscular strength, Effective January children, in which sub- ing, swimming, even muscular endurance, 1 the federal govern- stantially all the activi- recreational soccer and fl exibility, or balance. ment has introduced the ties undertaken include baseball, as long as the The Canada Revenue Children’s Fitness Tax a signifi cant amount of program qualifi es as Agency (CRA) will ad- Credit, which promotes physical activity….” eight weeks long with minister the credit and “physical fi tness and a Alan Howie, Manager one lesson per week; determine eligibility. lifetime of healthy, ac- of Community Services a fi ve-day camp where The CRA continues to tive living among chil- in Sioux Lookout, said half of the program is work with organizations dren.” the new credit is a great active participation; les- in the closing months Passenger & Cargo Charters The tax credit is avail- way for parents recoup a sons must last a mini- before the tax due date Call Toll Free: 1-877-492-7292 able for up to $500 in rebate on their taxes. mum of 30 minutes un- to assist in determining www.wasaya.com registration and mem- He also added this is der the age of 10 and 60 programs that qualify.

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THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIOUX LOOKOUT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY www.kpdsb.on.ca Invites applications for the position of: OFFICE CLERK Principals & FINANCE CLERK (TERM) Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service requires one part-time, permanent The Municipality is seeking a highly motivated individual for our Office Clerk. The position is located at the NAPS Detachment in Sandy Lake, ON. It is an entry level position and has an annual Vice-Principals Finance department. Under the direction of the Municipal Treasurer, salary of $14,180.00. The successful applicant will become a 2007-2008 School Year this position collects cash, completes, compiles, verifies, records and processes documents such as applications, permits, and member of the Public Service Alliance of Canada. As a dynamic and dedicated educator, you will work with faculty, support staff, students, parents, and the community in parking tickets, in accordance with established procedures, Candidates are expected to have excellent word processing skills, Northwestern Ontario to provide an excellent education in a guidelines, and schedules. Maintains responsibility for recording, the ability to type 40 words per minute, ability to concentrate on a learner-centred environment that prepares each student to be a processing and distributing Accounts Receivable for the single task in busy surroundings and the ability to follow through on successful individual and a responsible member of society. Municipality. This position maintains general responsibility for assigned duties independently. Your Principal qualifications are supported by your knowledge of purchasing office supplies and maintaining inventories of garbage current curriculum, related acts and regulations, change bag tags, landfill cards and boat launch passes. Duties include: processes, and computer literacy. Special Education experience, - Receive, screen and forward all calls and enquiries to the solid administrative skills, as well as familiarity with First Nations The duration of this term position will be approximately one (1) culture would be considered assets. appropriate person; take messages as required year. - Open and distribute mail and faxes and coordinate flow Those without Principal qualifications must have a definite of information internally and externally; prepare outgoing plan to obtain same within one year and submit the written Qualifications include: Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent; some post plan with timelines. mail for internal and external distribution; secondary training in office or business administration preferred. - Maintain filing system, assist in forms inventory; Please apply in writing with the names of three professional Minimum six (6) months to one (1) year experience with financial - Other duties as assigned. references (one of whom must be a recent/current immediate transactions, and the use of common office business machines and supervisor), referencing File #N-0607-32, and indicate procedures. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter and resume by your preference of Elementary or Secondary Panel by mail, fax or email to the address below. Closing date for 4:00 p.m., Monday, March 19th, 2007 to: Ms. Heather applications is Friday, March 16, 2007, at 16:30. Resumes may Semeniuk, Human Resources Officer, Keewatin-Patricia The Municipality offers an excellent benefits package and a be dropped off, mailed or faxed to: District School Board, 79 Casimir Avenue, Dryden, competitive salary of $20.55 per hour. Ontario P8N 2Z6 Tel: 807-223-1255 Fax: 807-223-1299 NAPS Headquarters e-mail: [email protected] To apply for this opportunity, you are invited to submit a detailed 300-2027 Derek Burney Drive Thunder Bay, ON P7K 0A1 Confidential information provided by applicants will be used for the resume by March 6th, 2007 to: purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the (807) 623-2161 ext. 22 FAX (807) 623-2252 Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. [email protected] We thank all applicants; however, only those to be Human Resources Administrator Attn: Jeanet Pierce, Manager of Human Resources interviewed will be contacted. Municipality of Sioux Lookout This board is an equal opportunity employer. 25 Fifth Avenue, P.O. Box 158 COMBINED NATIVE CRIMINAL/FAMILY Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1A4 Keewatin-Patricia or Email to: [email protected] COURT WORKER District School Board LOCATION: SIOUX LOOKOUT Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Janet Wilkinson, Director of Education • Dave Penney, Board Chair In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Supervision: Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used Employed by Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre responsible for for the purpose of job selection. Any queries should be directed adherence to the policies and directions as determined by the Board to Human Resources. The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is an of Directors and under the direct daily supervision of the Executive equal opportunity employer. Director or his/her designate. THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIOUX LOOKOUT Invites applications for the position of: Duties: The Native Criminal/Family Court worker shall have responsibility for AIRPORT OPERATIONS the following: Shibogama Health Authority Client: TECHNICIAN (Native Adults-Criminal Court, Native Adults & Children-Family The Municipality is seeking a highly motivated individual for our Term Employment Opportunity Court, Young Offenders) External/Internal Posting 1. To assist Native persons who come into conflict with Federal, municipally owned and operated Airport. Reporting to the Airport Provincial, Municipal, First Nations Laws, as well as with Manager and working under the direction of the Airport Working matters related to Young Offenders Phase I, Phase II and Foreman this position operates a variety of heavy equipment to Payahtakenemowin Program Coordinator Family Court related matters. maintain the airport airside and groundside; performs general Job Title: One Year Full-Time Contract 2. To provide consistent and ongoing attendance in advance repairs and preventative maintenance work on all Airport buildings Term: (April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2008) of and during Youth court, Family court, Criminal court and equipment; performs janitorial duties for all airport buildings; and Bail court, to assist Native people who come into responsible for receiving, storing and dispensing fuel and Work Location: Based in Sioux Lookout, Ontario conflict/contact with the legal system. First appearance lubricants; issues parking tickets and collects vehicle parking fees; court is a priority. Court workers will not normally sit through calculates and collects fees as per airport fees and regulations. Job Summary: trials. This position maintains general responsibility for calculating Under the direction of the SHA Health Director and the mentorship 3. To act as a liaison between the court process and clients. charges, measuring and recording fuel inventories and processing of the Clinical Advisor/Consultant, the incumbent will facilitate 4. To explain to the clients their right to obtain a lawyer (either daily fuel reports. The successful incumbent must have the ability community based mental health program development, coordinate private, legal aid or duty counsel) or to inform them of to work independently and to undertake a variety of tasks and and assist with the resource team training, assist with the crisis their rights to speak for themselves in court if they wish perform them with a minimum of supervision. Some mechanical coordination at the community level and promote interagency to, knowing they have a right to a full defense. skills are required and some familiarity with computer usage and working relationships. 5. To ensure the client understands the charges and their common office software is required. legal rights and responsibilities in regard to their charges. Qualifications: 6. To ensure Native cultural and/or language interpreters are Qualifications include: • Post secondary education in mental health or social work available, through the court if the client requires or requests · Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent programs or equivalent job experience in mental health work one. · Have and maintain a Class DZ Driver’s License • A minimum of one year management experience 7. To be knowledgeable of, and work with, community agencies · Esso Aircraft Fuel Handling Certificate preferred, ability to obtain • Good communication and writing skills both Native and Non-Native. To make proper referrals to within trial period required. • Fluent in the Oji-cree dialect is an asset those agencies best equipped to assist Native clients in · Transportation of Dangerous Goods Certificate preferred, ability • Must be able to travel on short notice within the Shibogama meeting immediate and long term goals. to obtain within trial period required. area 8. To explain to the client the nature and meaning of any · Aeronautical Radiotelephone Operator’s Certificate preferred, measures taken against them by the court, such as bail, ability to obtain within trial period required. Skills: detention, probabtion alternate measures programmes etc. · WHMIS training preferred, ability to obtain within trial period • Demonstrate the ability to facilitate gatherings, planning 9. To assist victims of offenses, to understand their rights required. sessions and meetings and responsibilities and to refer them to appropriate · Minimum one (1) to two (2) years related experience working • Demonstrate the ability to build and secure consensus supportive services wherever possible. with heavy equipment. • Possess the ability to work as part of the team 10. To work with all justive personnel to ensure that Native · Be willing to take part in the Imperial Oil alcohol and drug testing • Computer literacy skills people who come into contact with the law receive equitable program and reasonable treatment during the court process. Salary Range: The Municipality offers an excellent benefits package and a competi- $37,000 - $40,000 (commensurate with experience) Qualifications: tive salary of $21.17 per hour. 1. Knowledge of the structure of the justice and court system. 2. Knowledge of the Criminal Code, Young Offenders Act, To apply for this opportunity, you are invited to submit a Closing: March 19, 2007 Child and Family Services Act and other relevant Acts. detailed resume by 4:00 p.m. March 2, 2007 to: 3. Knowledge of Friendship Centre movement, its programmes, goals, objectives, lines of authority, etc. Human Resources Administrator For more information: 4. Experience in working with individuals of Native ancestry. Municipality of Sioux Lookout Contact SHA Health Director at Shibogama Health office (807) 5. Knowledge of the Native language and culture of the Sioux 25 Fifth Avenue 737-2662 ext. 2236 Lookout district. P.O. Box 158 6. Most possess a valid Ontario Drivers Licence, have access Resume, covering letter and three (3) references can be sent to: Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1A4 to a vehicle and be willing to travel. SHA Hiring Personnel or Email to: [email protected] P.O. Box 449, 81 King Street Closing Date: March 19, 2007 Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1A5 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please send your resume to: Personnel committee In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Nishnawbe-Gamik Frienship Centre Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used P.O. Box 1299, 52 King Street, SIoux Lookout P8T 1B8 for the purpose of job selection. Any queries should be directed to Human Resources. The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is an Want Ads continued on page 16 The committee will only contact those candidates selected equal opportunity employer. for an interview. HUB OF THE NORTH Page 14 - Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Sioux Lookout Bulletin Large ad (3 1/4 ” x 1 5/8 ”) $18.75/wk Small ad Service Directory (1 1/2 ” x 1 5/8 ”) $10.00/wk Ads run for Your source for community services, contractors and professionals. minimum 12 weeks

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The Roofers de- Next year the tourna- A space designated Cromarty High School of feated Kenora 25-13, 25- ment may expand to two for your submissions Thunder Bay and Sandy 20 to claim the champi- days with more teams. Lake. The teams were onship. PFC Renegades Proceeds from this tour- Buy it, Mixed volleyball Falls 3rd Annual Mixed very evenly matched. At defeated NNEC-Sioux nament support Pelican tournament at Volleyball Tournament. least eight of the teams Lookout to win the Falls recreational activi- PFFNHS This year saw Noochigo, could have won the en- consolation title. The ties. Sell it, The Roofers, Howling tire tournament. A new tournament is becom- Ten teams played Banshees, NNEC- Sioux winner was crowned ing more popular. This Submitted by Dwayne in this year’s Pelican Lookout and two Pelican this year as two time year saw the most teams Ogemah Rent it, Find it, Tell them about it. Advertise it in the Classifieds Call 737-3209 or place it online at www.siouxbulletin.com

Submitted Photo Action on the volleyball court at Pelican Falls First Nations High School. Page 16 - Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Sioux Lookout Bulletin

SPORTS against Sandy Lake with most did not participate Kingfi sher did not start ence for the Lac Seul OUT AND a 9-0 victory. In the fi - in this year’s tourna- out as planned for the Midget team which was nals against Kasabonika, ment. The team had six Lac Seul team. They took made up of seven Bantam ABOUT it was a very tight affair of their regular players three straight penalties players. This game gave right from the opening sick, injured or playing which resulted in three a lot of positive experi- A space designated face-off. The team was in other tournaments. power play goals against ence in knowing that for your submissions relentless in their fore The team then called up them. It seemed that the they could play and com- checking and their persis- seven Bantam players to team’s inexperience was pete against teams that Lac Seul minor hockey also experienced victory tence paid off. The fi nal move up to the Midget catching up to them. It had players whose ages with a hard fought 7-6 score was 3-0 over their Division. took the veteran leader- ranged from 15-18 years It was a very excit- victory over Sandy Lake. opponents. The team experienced ship of the older players old. They look forward ing week for our First It was a very close game It was a well-played some growing pains dur- to calm the young team to playing in the Little Nation youth. The Lac right up to the fi nal buzz- game. A couple of the ing the tournament. The down. Bands Tournament next Seul teams took three out er. The Peewees had two key contributors were team went through the They plugged away year. of four A-side division main youth that scored Kyler Ackewance, who round robin tied for fi rst which resulted in the The Lac Seul First championships and one the majority of the team’s also plays for the Queen place with fi ve points. team’s fi rst goal, then Nation youth would like to A-side runner up. seven goals, Patrick Elizabeth High School Based on the criteria of another and another and thank the chief and coun- In the Atom Division, Strang and Jared Binguis. hockey team and Brendan fewest goals against they the tying goal with more cil for sponsoring their the team was undefeated Both teams were evenly Angeconeb who plays came in second in the than a minute remaining. teams, and the coaches, in round robin play and matched and it showed Double A in Dryden. The pool. They defeated KI 7- Kingfi sher then scored managers, fans and every- earned an automatic trip on the ice. The Peewees team also had a young 0 in the A-side semi fi nal with 11 seconds remain- one who made this tour- to the A-side fi nal. In the were also undefeated dur- 13-year-old youth named to advance to the fi nal. ing in the game. It was an nament a success. A-side fi nal game two ing the round robin play. Michael Bridgewater who They then played against exciting game between Until next year, youth stole the show and In the Bantam also played goalie for the Kingfi sher in the fi nals on these two evenly matched Stan Littledeer, scored the majority of the Division, Lac Seul also Lac Seul Midget team. Sunday. teams. Councillor, Youth and team’s 12 goals. Brandon succeeded in defending The Midget team al- The game against It was a good experi- Recreation Portfolio Stanley and Zach Wesley, their A-side champion- who also played for the ship from a year ago. The Lac Seul Peewee team, team started where they Time well cruised to a 12-4 victory left off a year ago, going in the fi nal game. undefeated in the round spent In the Peewee champi- robin play. They cruised onship game, the Peewees in their semi-fi nal game Sacred Heart School students Nicole Edmond, Grade 7, left, and Savannah Want Ads continued from page 13 Polenske, Grade 8, were presented awards for tracking their volunteer hours from Northwestern Health Unit Health Educator Ashley Korobanik. Auto Tech Wanted The “Live Outside the Box…Step Into Your Community” challenge Wanted, one Licensed Automotive Technician was open to Grade 4-8 students from in Sioux Lookout, ON. Wages $23 per hour September to December. Polenske finished second of three winners in and up depending on experience. the region and first in her school Write or fax resume to: Carroll’s Autopro for Most Hours Volunteered with 56 Box 1808 hours. Edmond won her certificate for being a First Time Volunteer. Sioux Lookout, ON, P8T 1C5 Bulletin Photo/Marc Paulichenko Fax: (807) 737-4106 THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIOUX LOOKOUT MUNICIPAL MESSAGES See Municipal Messages online: www.siouxlookout.ca

PUBLIC NOTICE OPEN INVITATION TO THE CITIZENS All Residents Consuming Water From OF SIOUX LOOKOUT AND HUDSON The Community Of Hudson Water Distribution System Re: Sioux Lookout Urban Design, Branding and Implementation Boil Water Advisory Plan The Northwestern Health Unit has determined that the safety of On the following dates the Municipality of Sioux Lookout Enhance- EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY the drinking water cannot be guaranteed. Until the safety of the ment Committee will host an open house concerning the Sioux water supply can be assured, all water used for human Lookout Urban Design, Branding and Implementation Plan: consumption should be boiled for at least five minutes. Monday, March 5, 2007 – Sioux Area Seniors Activity Centre 4:00 This advisory affects all residents of the community of Hudson. p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2007 – Community Hall in ASSISTANT MANAGER This advisory shall remain in effect until further notice. Hudson 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. (short presentation at 7:00 p.m. by For further information, contact: co-chairs) Dr. Pete Sarsfield Larry Spyrka The Committee is passionate about our future and hope that the Extensive Grocery and/or Retail Experience Medical Officer of Health Utilities Manager business community and citizens will stop by both venues, visit Essential. Excellent People and Northwestern Health Unit Municipality of Sioux Lookout 807-468-3147 737-1664 the various displays, view the project goals and comment on Organizational Skills Required. issues of local concerns. This will be a listening session focusing Previous Management Experience Preferred. Request for Proposals on the community’s views. Each station will be manned by a committee member who will be able to answer questions you may have. Comprehensive Salary and Comprehensive Town Office Painting We look forward to seeing you on the 5th and 7th of March. Benefit Package Provided. Kathy Poling and Joe Carbone, Co-Chairs Sioux Lookout Enhancement Committee The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is requesting proposals on 02-21,28 Send complete resume to pricing to paint the main lobby walls on the first and second floor, MUNICIPALITY OF SIOUX LOOKOUT or mail to : including trimming along door frames, air handling units, etc. Johnny’s Fresh Market A site inspection is recommended, and can be arranged by contacting Catherine DeKelver at 737-2700. 737-2700 Box 266 AFTER HOURS Sioux Lookout, Ontario, P8T 1A3 EMERGENCY NUMBERS Prices must be received at the Recreation Centre by ROADS: After Hours/Weekends, 737-0313 or email [email protected] March 2nd by 4:30 pm. MIDNIGHT OPERATOR 737-9053 or 737-8968 02-21,28 UTILITIES: 737-0324 HYDRO: 737-3806 Sioux Lookout Bulletin Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - Page 17

SPORTS Dream season ends in silver for senior boys Marc Paulichenko boys basketball almost- status of a dream season the game that mattered The Warriors managed nior boys game was not STAFF WRITER perfect season. by polishing off an im- the most, losing 74-70. to pull within two points scheduled until 3 p.m. Many could only maculate regular season Warriors coach Mike in the fi nal 20 seconds, the next day. HAT seemed speculate they were des- record of 12-0. Still said going into the but in order to retain pos- Another area to pin- like a defi nite tined to win gold at this But the Warriors’ dream game the plan was to session, had no other op- point the loss may be Wgold medal year’s NorWOSSA fi nals was shattered when they play as they did all sea- tion but to foul the Saints, found in the pre-game victory, panned out to be at St. Thomas Aquinas failed to defeat the St. son, which was “try to who made use of the gift hype to win. a calamitous end to the in Kenora, February 22, Thomas Aquinas Saints be confi dent and play our and cashed in on the free The Warriors defeated QEDHS Warriors senior after qualifying for the on their home court in game. We thought the re- two points. the Saints three times ear- sult would be the same.” Much can be direct- lier this season, including OPTA TRAIL But it wasn’t. ed in the way of fi nger twice in the regular sea- The Warriors led af- pointing for the Warriors’ son by scores of 62-31 REPORT ter the fi rst half 37-24, loss. and 73-55. Ojibway Power but came out in the third As the No. 1 seed- Now that the season is Toboggan Association quarter to awaken the ed team the Warriors over and the remains of February 22, 2007 sleeping giant of the earned the bye and a day the season that was al- Saints, who took a 53-47 off from Wednesday’s most perfect are etched Ice Conditions: The ice thickness along L701 Hudson Loop OPEN Groomed: Feb lead heading into the fi - semi-fi nal action as they into players’ minds, Still OPEN and marked trails is safe for 15, 2007. nal quarter. watched the Saints defeat said they should still hold snowmobiles. Use ice trails at your own L702 Scenic Lookout Loop OPEN. “We didn’t play well Atikokan. their heads high. discretion. Groomed: Feb 22, 2007. defensively, especially in The down time, as “Looking back, I’m the third quarter,” admit- Mike Still put it, “was a sure it’s going to take L703 Superior Status: CLOSED ted Still. “We built the long couple of days to sit some time (for the loss) Trails: lead and relaxed a little there.” to sink in,” he said. Top A Sioux Lookout to ½ way to Ignace Other Remarks: With the low water levels, bit.” The Warriors bus “The boys played hard. OPEN Groomed: Feb 15, 2007. many reefs have appeared. For your With the obvious – which transported all To be 12-1 in a season is Top A Sioux Lookout to Hudson OPEN safety, please stay on the marked trails pressure of a needed three of the other qualify- actually great success.” and to the right of the lake markers. Groomed: Feb 20, 2007. comeback, the Warriors ing Warriors teams who The junior boys bas- Remember the trail is the area 10 meters Top A Hudson to ½ way to Dryden OPEN couldn’t respond early all played in the semi- ketball team lost to the Groomed: Jan 31, 2007. either side of the lake markers. There may be hazards outside of this area that and ended up falling even fi nal round – left at 8 Saints by six points in Town Loop Trails Status: OPEN Groomed: are NOT identified. further behind. a.m. Wednesday. The se- their semi-fi nal contest. Feb19, 2007. For more information visit our web site: Airport Trail Status: OPEN Groomed: Feb www.opta.ca 19, 2007.

2007-2008 PROPOSED SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

In accordance with the Ministry of Education, Ontario Regulation 304, School Year Calendar, Professional Activity Days and, the joint calendar committee Curriculum Council West, representing the Keewatin-Patricia District School Board, the Kenora Catholic District School Board, the Northwest Catholic District School Board and the Rainy River District School Board , is proposing the following calendar to consider for approval:

The Proposed Calendar will Consist of:

All students begin school on September 5, 2007 and end on June 25, 2008. • Home • Auto • Commercial • School Holidays 2007-2008: September 3, 2007 Labour Day • Seasonal • Boats & Motors • October 8, 2007 Thanksgiving Day December 24, 2007 - January 4, 2008 (inclusive) Christmas Holidays March 10-14, 2008 (inclusive) March Break In Sioux Lookout March 21, 2008 Good Friday March 24, 2008 Easter Monday 76 Front Street May 19, 2008 Victoria Day Sioux Lookout, ON Professional Activity Days 2007-2008 Phone: (807)737-1818 September 4, 2007 Fax: (807)737-2153 September 28, 2007 Your Best Insurance October 29, 2007 is an Insurance Broker February 15, 2008 Head Office: April 21, 2008 326 Church Street, Fort Frances, ON June 26, 2008 With Offices In: Secondary Examination Days 2007-2008 Red Lake - Rainy River - Emo - Atikokan - Dryden January 25-30, 2008 June 18-25, 2008 Toll Free: 1-800-465-7797

We would like to encourage anyone who has questions or concerns regarding the 2007-2008 www.gillons.on.ca proposed school year calendar to contact their respective school board office prior to March 9, 2007. [email protected] Contact: In both the Red Lake and Sioux Lookout locations, we are the exclusive broker for Wendy Wiedenhoeft, Superintendent of Education (807) 223-5311 The Dominion of Canada General Insurance Company. Keewatin-Patricia District School Board ext. 264

Phyilis Eikre, Superintendent of Instruction (807) 468-9851 The Dominion is a Canadian owned and operated company that is committed to and Human Resources Services Kenora Catholic District School Board providing high quality car, home and business insurance products and services through truly Independent Brokers in your community. Al Cesiunas, Superintendent of Education (807) 223-4663 Northwest Catholic District School Board ext. 33

Ian Simpson, Superintendent of Education (807) 274-9855 Rainy River District School Board ext.235 Page 18 - Wednesday, February 28, 2007 Sioux Lookout Bulletin

SPORTS Dryden tests out Warriors for next season Marc Paulichenko ing their sixth exhibition They get pretty stale play- STAFF WRITER contest during their trial ing the same two teams all season. the time.” OR a while now the Much to the delight Echoing those com- NorWOSSA A boys of the QEDHS students ments was Warriors as- Fhockey division has who had the opportunity sistant coach Jarrett been going stale. to catch some afternoon Brosseau. With only three teams, hockey action, it looked “Playing the same two two of which share the more like a game of pond teams all the time, you re- same home facility at the hockey rather than two ally don’t develop a game. Sioux Lookout Memorial teams trying to outdo the It’s just kind of the same Arena, a new addition other as Dryden won 9-6. game over and over. has been needed for some “I think we fi t well into “More teams would time. this league and hopefully bring more variety to the To help put an end to the next year, they’re going to league.” sour taste and add some look at that,” said Dryden Dryden made an effort fl avour is the boys hockey head coach Len Swanson to join the A division at the team from Dryden. after the win. start of the season, but the They were in town last “I think we’re very com- budgets were already in Wednesday against the petitive in the league, so place and extra traveling Bulletin Photo/Marc Paulichenko QEDHS Warriors, play- it’s good for all the teams. costs couldn’t be added. Travis Crawford celebrates with a Dryden teammate after scoring their fourth of five In the meantime, Dryden goals in the second period in front of Warrior players Dylan Bowen, left, Austin Hoey has played in two tourna- and goalie Max Morgan. ments along with their ex- seemed to have some prob- with lots of big body checks the night earlier. Dryden’s hibition games. lems within their team, but and the score tied 1-1. winning goal came from a Dryden dons the same they seem to have those The second period was harmless dump-in, which Our progressive team is dedicated to providing all blue-and-gold as the problems resolved now,” a scorekeeper’s nightmare bounced off the back our patients with comprehensive vision and Pelican Falls Timberwolves he explained. as each team exchanged boards, off Max Morgan’s exceptional eye health care. boys hockey team. Shane Kakegamic, who goal after goal and the skate and into the net. Compared to the fi rst was the dominant player period ended 6-6 – all 10 The Warriors then im- time Sioux Lookout and on the Warriors roster yet goals came in the fi nal 10 petuously threw in the tow- Dryden met, Brosseau said again, fi nished the game minutes of the period. el by letting their mouths Dryden improved a lot. with two goals and three The Warriors came out and attitudes get the better “I think their team was assists, including the shaky in the third, perhaps of them, resulting in a few just put together last time Warriors’ fi rst two goals. fatigued from their 6-5 unsportsmanlike conducts MARCH MADNESS we played them and they The fi rst period fi nished win against Pelican Falls and a bench minor. Youth Spring Basketball League Playoffs good enough to surpass goal for junior girls Ages 10-13 Co-Ed Marc Paulichenko the wins and losses,” said cided the colour of their objective will be to win $40 fee to purchase uniforms. STAFF WRITER Bower Friday, two days medal, the Warriors’ sea- NorWOSSA or at least be Focus is on fun and skill development. after her girls lost their son ended when Atikokan in a position to take home Minimum 8 week program T was simply a re- NorWOSSA semi-fi nal earned the fi nal point to the gold medal. Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. building year for the match up against Atikokan earn the two-point spread As for the senior girls at QEDHS Gymnasium Instructors: Steve Poling and Mike Still IQEDHS Warriors ju- after fi ve sets. “They far 17-15. volleyball team, their frus- Contact Ryan Poling to register. nior girls volleyball team, surpassed their goal.” “They played awesome. trations against the tour- Phone: 737-1270 Registration Deadline March 8th said coach Moira Bower. The Warriors won the I am extremely pleased nament hosts St. Thomas While in the back of fi rst set 25-23, but lost the with them,” said Bower. Aquinas Saints multiplied the minds of the players following two 25-16 and Bower expects to lose when they lost in the YOU CAN MAKE A the target might have been 25-15. only two of her thirteen championship game in a championship trophy, In a do-or-die situation, players, including one three straight sets. It was DIFFERENCE! Bower was searching for the girls’ never-quit atti- starter, for next year’s sea- their third consecutive loss an intangible ambition. tude paid off as they came son. to the Saints this season. Be a home away from home “The goal was for them back to win the fourth set “I am looking forward to The senior girls defeat- The Northern Nishnawbe Education Council is actively seeking to learn how to play the 25-18. a good year next season,” ed Atikokan in their semi- understanding and responsible boarding home parents and families game. The focus wasn’t on In the fi nal set that de- she said, adding the new fi nal match in fi ve sets. to board First Nation students who attend High School away from their home communities and families. Gold Award Winning Hotel... Boarding Home Parents/families are: SHARES FOR SALE! • Caring, understanding, and patient The Ojibway Golf & Curling Club is selling Rates Starting at • Committed to life long learning Common Shares for $2000 each. Funds from the sale · Free Contintental • Sensitive to differences in cultural background of shares will be utilized to purchase a ‘Chiller’ $ 95 Breakfast • Over 18 years of age for the Ice Plant OR the cost of any required 59plus taxes • Provided semi-monthly payments ($250/student) renovations or repairs to any land or buildings · Free Wireless Where: Sioux Lookout belonging to the OGCC · Reservations Required Internet Duration: January 15 - June 30, 2007 · Valid until April 30, 2007 (students return home during the March Break) Class A ($50 value) and Class B ($100 value) shares · Central Location to shopping & T.B Regional Hospital can be redeemed towards the purchase of a Common For more information call: Share. All Class A & B shareholders are asked to ASK ABOUT OUR CORPORATE CLIENT PROGRAM 1 (800) 465-3626 (Toll Free) contact the OGCC to update records. · S/DECONO occupancy LODGE or (807) 737-2002 (Sioux Lookout) Contact: Monique Mousseau or (807) 737-0557 (Cell) · Reservations Required Phone: 737-1800 Fax: 737-4359 · Valid untilTHUNDER April 30, 2007 BAY P.O. Box 994 Sioux Lookout ON P8T 1B3 *Vulnerable Persons Check required (807) 344-6688 *NNEC is undergoing changes to improve student and Boarding Home Services Email: [email protected] 686 MEMORIAL AVE. Sioux Lookout Bulletin Looking Back Wednesday, February 28, 2007 - Page 19

Do you have your own pics of the past? Dust off your old photo al- bums! Suitable pictures are 25 years or older and should de- pict a subject of general inter- est to the public. Email scanned photos to [email protected] or drop by with the original and we can scan it for you and add it to our library. Be sure to include any information about the photo, such as names and dates.

Can you help us identify people, places, events & dates? We receive many marvel- ous old photographs from readers. In some cases the owners of the photos don’t know all the details surround- ing the picture. If you can help out with Photo submitted by The Sioux Lookout Museum some of the details of a pic- ture you see here, please send Pic of the Past us a short note. We’d like to add your reminiscences to the story. Leo Bernier, Lt. Colonel Hallowell and Arnold Beebe opening Pine Tree Park. From the archives... February 9, 1994 Top stories NEWS: Nault named to committee ENORA-RAINY River MP Robert Nault was recently named to the KHouse of Commons Standing Committee on Natural Resources. “This is a position I’m extremely happy to have secured,” Nault said.

NEWS: Local man able to breathe air of freedom Sioux Lookout man who last year likened his situation to that of “serving Aa jail term within the province” has broken out with the help of one good friend and a Member of Provincial Parliament. Andrew Angeconeb was diag- nosed more than 20 years ago with Blastomycosis... NEWS: Local man looking sharp ECIDING life was getting too dull, a local resident has started up his Down skate sharpening business. Retired since 1967, 76-year-old Junior Rice said he got “tired of sitting around,” so he invested $22,000 in…

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SPORTS OUT AND ABOUT

A space designated for your submissions Sioux Lookout against a predetermined Gymnastics Club scale for a standing of Bronze, Silver or Gold. The club fi nished the The older girls com- second regional compe- pete against each other tition February 17 and for standings of 1st, 2nd, 3rd they did excellent. They and so on. They compete have now completed the in four events - beam, Red Lake and Thunder bars, vault and fl oor for Bay meets and are gear- individual event stand- ing up for the Sioux ings and overall stand- Lookout meet March 31at ings per group. QEDHS. The results in Red Lake The club extends an in the morning round: fi rst invitation to all to attend time competitor Ashlyn and see the high calibre of Fukashima, age 7, level athletes that compete and 2, came out with a Gold Sioux Lookout gymnasts. Photo courtesy of Todd Martelle also welcome the Ottawa as well as Hannah Wilms, Kaicie Ransom, age 10, Asmus and Kaitlin 1st place in that event. resented Sioux lookout judges who will be com- age 8, level 4, with a level 2, in a group of six Marshall, both age 10, Alyssa Wiseman, age 11, well with their excellent ing to judge the meet. Silver overall. took home 1st in beam and level 3, brought home the level 3, in another tough sportsmanship and dedica- For the competition Tyllore Martelle, age 2nd in vault for an overall 1st and 2nd overall places group also managed to tion. The team’s coaches athletes are divided by 9, level 2, brought home 3rd in that group, a very for their group. Sister bring home the 3rd place are very proud of them and age and ability. The re- the 1st overall for her tough group with only a Cesan Martin-Asmus, overall spot. look forward to the Sioux gional levels are from 2 to group and Alyssa Hoey spread of 0.7 points be- age 12, level 4, long time There were approxi- Lookout competition 4 and the provincial lev- backed her up by taking tween 1st and 3rd spots. member of the club, did mately 65 competitors March 31 at the QEDHS. els are from 5 to 8. The 7 the 1st place on beam in The results of the after- her usual beautiful rou- in Red Lake and the nine Submitted by Michael and 8-year-olds compete the same category. noon round: Alix Martin- tine on the beam and took Sioux Lookout girls rep- O’Brien