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Laura Cooper still have significant operations STAFF WRITER out of .” Once it is complete, “There will HAT’S new in Sioux? be offices to accommodate all our Construction of two needs and perhaps some future lease W new hotels, a new su- space will be available,” Friesen permarket, a new women’s shel- said of the future 100 by 150 ft. ter and most recently the begin- building that will stand in the lot nings of a new hangar for Bear- formerly used by Austin Airways. skin Airlines have some saying “There is a lot happening here,” Sioux Lookout is in the midst of a said Friesen, who is also a board building boom. member of the chamber of com- “The opportunities that are de- merce. “The business community veloping are twofold,” said Chief is certain that Sioux Lookout is Administrative Officer John continuing to grow and will remain Baird. “It’s evidence of the suc- that way for the foreseeable future.” cess of an economic development The two hotels and the new officer and it’s an interest of the First Step Women’s Shelter are business community to invest in both estimated to be complete later Sioux Lookout.” this fall. The new supermarket Footings for the new Bearskin and airline hangar should be ready hangar began in early September. early in the new year. Since the current hangar was sold The lengthy process of prepar- to LP as part of ing building permits is ongoing Bulletin photo/Laura Cooper the northern assets package, “We building projects. “We are still are just leasing (the space) from involved with permits. Some busi- Beach still busy... Wasaya until this is complete,” nesses are still waiting for final It’s not quite swimming weather but nine-year-old Victoria and six-year-old Nickholas took advantage Harvey Friesen, President of the approval. We are in various stages of mild temperatures last week at the Town Beach playground. Soon outdoor play will require mittens, airline said late last week. “We of that still,” Baird noted. winter boots and persistence over the cold and snow. Library acknowledges Progress at Sioux Lookout takes off Michael Pelham proached FedNor, the organiza- generate security costs,” Couch contributions STAFF WRITER tion mandated to fund rural said. Laura Cooper explained of her $150 donation northern community projects, to Two representatives each STAFF WRITER this year. “With the money I N AN effort to soar above a devise the marketing strategy. from Dryden and Red Lake sit wanted to give books and movies growing financial burden A Thunder Bay consulting on the steering committee with OR THE second year in a to the library.” She directed the Iimposed on since firm was hired to write the pro- Couch and Sioux Lookout Air- row, nine-year-old Nicole money to some of her favorites, stringent security and customs posal and pinpoint areas of pos- port Manager Jack Santerre. FEdmond has instead of re- including the Mary Kate and regulations were put in place sible improvement. Now the One aspect of the marketing ceiving gifts on her birthday been Ashely Olson collection, so that after 9/11, Sioux Lookout has three municipalities are in the strategy includes putting giving them to one other kids could en- joined with two other munici- beginning stage of finding the signage on the runway side of of her favorite joy them. palities in the region to devise a best ways to act on the strategy. the airport, inside the airport, places. Now a rec- “It was really marketing plan for their air- “After 9/11 there was need and the highway leading to and ognition plaque great that somebody ports. for an increase in security,” said from the airport, letting new- reading “to ac- her age decided to Designed to increase usage Ted Couch, Economic Devel- comers know how far it is to the knowledge gener- do this,” said Wendy and build on industrial and com- opment Officer for Sioux Look- business centre of Sioux Look- ous contributions MacDonald, Chief mercial opportunities, the mar- out, who is working with the out. to the Sioux Look- Librarian. “This was keting strategy encompasses the airport manager on the market- Prairie Edge Consulting was out Public Li- something outside , Dryden ing strategy in Sioux Lookout. hired to perform a commercial brary” hangs on the of the norm. We’re Airport and . He was explaining the extra and land use study for the air- library wall and Bulletin photo/Laura Cooper quite proud of our The three communities origi- expenses incurred by the air- port and an additional 15 lots Nicole Edmond and Head Edmond is the Librarian Wendy MacDonald. library and it’s be- nally approached the federal port in recent years, as well as a were identified for use. youngest donator cause of the commu- government to ask for assist- drop in tourism because of “That’s part of (the market- named. nity that we can provide the serv- ance in dealing with the increas- heavy border and airport regu- ing strategy),” explained “For my birthday I asked for ices that we do.” ing costs of operating their air- lations. Couch. “It also ties in with the money from my friends,” Edmond See ENJOYING, page 7 ports. Eventually the towns ap- “We have to be creative to See MUNICIPAL, page 9 Page 2 - Wednesday, October 15, 2003 News Sioux Lookout Bulletin Extra crew added to Sioux Lookout ambulance to increase service transfer calls are during the day,” Marshall said, ex- Michael Pelham comes as the Kenora Dis- tor of Emergency Medical plaining why the extra crew STAFF WRITER trict Services Board Services for the KDSB. was added to the day shift. (KDSB) is improving con- Marshall explained that Although there was a HERE is now an ditions throughout the re- a lot of the calls paramedics need previously for an ex- extra pair of gion in an attempt to im- respond to are transfer calls, tra day crew, Marshall said Tparamedics work- prove services. Kenora, Ear the situation when a patient that funding from the Min- ing the day shift in Sioux Falls, and Red Lake are is flown into Sioux Look- istry of Health and an ap- Lookout to better respond among the communities out and needs to be trans- proved KDSB budget sub- to emergency calls. receiving more ambulance ferred to the hospital. He mission that pinpoints a Four paramedics are sta- staff to work shifts or ex- said adding an extra crew need for increasing serv- tioned at the ambulance tended hours. allows paramedics to re- ices allowed the right “fi- base at the Meno-Ya-Win “The Sioux Lookout spond to transfer calls while nancial picture” to make Health Centre’s Fifth Av- Ambulance base does re- having another pair ready the changes in the region enue site, instead of the ceive a high call volume,” to take emergency calls. now. He said the board will usual two. The addition said Peter Marshall, Direc- “A large number of the review the services regu- larly in the future to see if there is still a need to main- tain the two crews. Before the extra crew, Children and parents Marshall said that of Sioux Lookout will paramedics who get an be treated to an Kids Kaleidoscope is emergency call while re- adaptation of the pleased to present “the sponding to a transfer call literary classic nearly world-famous” “Rumplestiltskin” Duffle Bag Theatre! would either have to finish The interactive the transfer call first or story theatre will Rumplestiltskin change their route. quickly draw the Place: Sacred Heart School “That’s not always pos- audience into the Time: 6:30 pm performance, sible,” he explained. “It’s Date: Friday, October 17 one of the reasons for hav- resulting in a Season passes are $20 single spontaneous, $54 for a family of 3 ($12 for each ing an extra crew on all the engaging, and additional person) time.” hilarious time! $7 per show at the door Dog Marshall said the Sioux Lookout ambulance serv- bless you ice responds to between 10 Father Mike, background, to 15 calls a day, with a mix and Darcy Legros on gui- of both emergency and tar lead the Blessing of Submitted photo transfer calls. Pets at Sacred Heart “(The extra crew) allows Church Oct. 4 in honour of operations to work St. Francis of Assisi, who loved animals and gloried smoother,” Marshall said. in all creation as God’s “It gives more operational NOTICE gift. In foreground, Jim flexibility, more time to do FALL CLEAN UP Carroll and his dog. the job.” GOT AN OLD COUCH OR MATTRESS THAT NEEDS TO Toms Chimney BE DISPOSED OF OR JUST CLEANING THE YARD? Service The Municipality of Sioux Lookout will be Tom Sayers holding free dump days at the Urban Would like to announce that his chimney Landfill Site on HWY 516 cleaning service has been taken over by Tuesday October 7th to Mark Boles of Pellet Fire of Sioux Saturday October 18th Lookout. for residents to dispose of their Yard waste Mark can be reached at 737-1453 and Household items only. Regular fees Tom would like to thank all his past customers apply to Garbage, tires and fridges. for their patronage and would like to wish Regular Landfill days and hours will apply. Mark Good Luck!

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51 York Street, Sioux Lookout 737-7855 The way it used to be, Great Service & Great Prices Sioux Lookout Bulletin News Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - Page 3 Foster Family Week aims to entice Laura Cooper said Rhonda Konrad who KPCFS plans to hang a large areas are honored with a STAFF WRITER is personally a foster par- banner on the CN overpass picnic and prizes. “We want ent and the Foster Care to raise the issue and on the our foster parents to know OSTER Family Coordinator for KPCFS. evening of Oct. 24 and the that they are doing a great Week, Oct. 19 – 25, She said there are only day of Oct. 25, “Foster par- job. We need them and we F is intended to raise about 20 foster homes cur- ents will bag groceries at need more,” Konrad said. awareness of the important rently in Sioux Lookout Johnny’s to promote and “I guess the big thing is to job a foster family carries. and with approximately give interested people in- let people know it can really Locally, Kenora-Patricia 100 kids in foster care in formation. They’ll be wear- make a difference in your Child and Family Services the area, the numbers just ing buttons to identify them- life if you extend your home hopes the week does a little don’t add up. selves and they’ll hand out and help a child,” she said. more than just that. “A lot of our kids have to pamphlets,” she said. “It helps the community.” “We just don’t have go out of their jurisdiction Every summer foster par- If you would like more enough homes here. We because of this,” she added. ents in Sioux Lookout, information on becoming a desperately need more,” Konrad explained that Dryden and other nearby foster parent, call 737-3250. Hampton reigns in local riding Laura Cooper Although the victory in our NDP have been wound will continue to see me,” STAFF WRITER neck of the woods means down to owning just seven Hampton assured. “I’ll that upon term completion seats. “It just means each continue to have constitu- IT’S A vote of confi- Hampton will have repre- and every one of us will ency offices running full dence,” Howard sented the region consecu- have to work longer and time (and) I’ll continue to “Hampton described tively for 20 years, the NDP harder, 15 or 16 hours a work hard on raising the his Oct. 2 re-election as leader expressed certain day, to get it all done,” issues.” Kenora-Rainy River MPP. disappointment in the en- Hampton related. He added that his long tirety of the provincial elec- Some speculation sur- held position as MPP for tion. rounding Hampton’s intent the area has been a pleas- Trial date “Our vote percentage to continue with his posi- ure and he can’t believe went up to almost 16 per tions were responded to last how time has flown. “It set for ex- cent, yet because of the week. “I wouldn’t have run seems like yesterday. You unbalanced nature of our if I didn’t plan to stay for just go, go, go.” principal electoral system we wound the next four years. I will up with fewer seats.” Be- be there, you can count on Laura Cooper fore the election the party it.” STAFF WRITER held nine seats and now, So what does the re-elec- ORMER Sioux despite the approximate tion mean for us locally? Mountain Public 300,000 vote increase, the “In the riding, people F School Principal Brendan Kelly’s lawyer appeared in criminal QEDHS Senior Boys court Oct. 7 to set a trial date. The charges Kelly Basketball Team faces were listed on a docket and include theft over $5000, fraud over Spaghetti Supper $5000 and three counts Thursday, Oct. 30 at the KC Hall of theft under $5000. The 1st Seating: 5:30 p.m. Adults $10.00 charges are the result of 2nd Seating: 7:00 p.m. Children $5.00 allegations of misuse of Family $25.00 school funds. The court anticipates the trial will last between a half a day and a full day. The trial date was set for Jan. 13, 2004. Page 4-Wednesday, October15,2003 bulletin@sioux 0281646 long weekend. Wednesday at following week’sedition, copy isThursdayat The deadlineforadvertising for spaceandclarity. editor reservestherighttoedit not exceed200words.The letter's contents. those peoplerepresentedinthe signed bytheindividualor Letters totheEditormustbe opinion pieces,andarticles. signed letterstotheEditor, community intheformof submissions fromthe Northern communities. Lake, Wabigoonand18 Lookout, Hudson,Pickle to thecommunitiesofSioux distributed everyWednesday 948892 OntarioInc.and is ownedandpublishedby Jay Lindsay. and informationcontact practices. ageist ordiscriminatory or encourageracist,sexist, any submissionsthatpromote Classifieds: 737-3209 Receptionist/Bookkeeper Sioux Lookout Sioux Lookout, Reporter/Photographer produced bythe Ad Line:737-4207

Production Manager Publication mailpermit# The Letters totheeditorshould The For advertisingrates Unsigned editorialsare Graeme Mackechnie Tel. (807)737-3209 Fax (807)737-3084 Advertising Sales/ Dick MacKenzie 40 FrontStreet Michael Pelham Martina Hackett Bulletin Bulletin Bulletin editorial board. Contributors Laura Cooper Nella Forrest Circulation Marg Gadal Jay Lindsay Jack Ryan Box 1389 P8T1B9 Email: Editor The noon bulletin will notprint encourages Bulletin’s Editorial noon before a for the Page .com Cummine andover$7300 lars raised was John with overfive hundreddol- Mrs. Martin.Thestudent well organizedonsiteby on site. were soexcitedtohaveyou Both studentsandstaff of yourhecticschedules. all fortakingthetimeout meet thestaff.Thankyou coming outtosayhelloand extended familymembers parents, grandparentsand was ahugesuccesswith ductive. The Heart hasbeenbusilypro- News but darkcloudsandmoody Some daysthereisnothing derstatement –it’samust. ways helps.That’sanun- mood asIwrite.Thatal- least itgetsmeinagood time thisgoestoprint.At be adifferentstorybythe very comfortable.Itmay is, ifnotbalmy,atleast shining brightlyandtheair ernor ofCalifornia? Guess who’sthenewgov- $12 milliontothecause. Schwartzeneger donated of California.Arnold L and truckdriversthroughoutOntariotogiveaquickflashoftheir school busoperatorsthroughouttheprovince.” Safety Weekthantosalutethededicationandprofessionalismof think ofabetterpurposeforthisyear’sOntarioSchoolBus Senior VicePresidentofLaidlawEducationServices.“Wecan’t their families-isthatoftheschoolbusdriver,”saysGaryWilson, communities -yetoneofthemostimportantforstudentsand play inoursociety.“Oneofthemostunsungjobs time thatpeopleacknowledgedtheroleschoolbusdrivers school busdriverswhooperatethem. weren’t foreachandeveryoneofthe15,000-plusregistered every day.Butthesebuseswouldn’tmoveoneinchforwardifit transport themtoandfromschool,fieldtrips, population inOntario-relyonroughly15,000schoolbusesto them withaflashofyourcar’sheadlightsandwave. recognize andappreciateourschoolbusoperatorsbygreeting NEWS SCHOOL teachers andparents submissions fromstudents, This spaceisdesignedfor The September atSacred Sacred HeartSchool As Iwritethis,thesunis Mr. WilsonandhiscolleaguesatLaidlawarecallingoncar And now,thecountry’slargestschoolbuscompanythinksit’s More than800,000boysandgirls–nearlyhalfthestudent This isOntarioSchoolBusSafetyWeek.Driversareurgedto Terry FoxRun office ofgovernor election dayforthe AST weekwas Open House was . Flash yourlightsandwaveata Laura Sayers through the 3/4), “SpiritWalks” with Beth Dasno(JK andgrade trips toCedarBaywith included thefollowing: leagues. new stafftomeetcol- ers. Itwasanicewayfor ing beveragesandappetiz- outdid themselvesprepar- the autumnmotiveandstaff The gymwasdecoratedin such awonderfulturnout. Again, weweregratefulfor for schoolstaffinthearea. munity pledges andenthusiasm. nity. Thankyouforyour was raisedinthecommu- the invalidwasinvalid.And bushes. Theinsurancefor The doveintothe the headofabassdrum. base, abasswaspaintedon in thedesert.Atarmy The soldierdecidedtodesert so fullithadtorefuserefuse. produce. Thecitydumpwas out. Afarmcanproduce he couldjustgetthelead furniture. Hecouldleadif ing. WepolishthePolish don’t agree,keeponread- the hardesttolearn.Ifyou lish mentionthatit’soneof have tolearnspeakEng- day. blues atmyelbow.Notto- school busdriverthisweek! Outings Our staffhostedthecom- So manypeoplewho Meet andGreet this monthhave meeting washeldon this schoolyear. Ourfirst to serveoncouncil again Father Mikeisalsowilling new staffmemberreps. dent representativeand parent members,anewstu- on itswaywithfournew Wednesday visits. grade 4),andFatherMike’s tion Monthactivities- Dental Screenings,Nutri- Peacock (TerryFoxRun, grades 7and8),Joanne (healthy relationships- Sick Kids’inToronto tor MiriamKaufmanfrom (bus safety-JKto4),Doc- driver DeniseKorobanik Constable Gaudetand this pastmonthincluded and JK. 6 andfallwalksbytheSK collecting leavesbygrade 7B), atriptoCedarBay cemetery (grades7Aand only secondstodestroyit. years tobuilduptrustand people justdon’tcareback. ter howmuchIcare,some someone wecanlove. you. Allyoucandoisbe cannot makesomeonelove repeating. misplaced. Itiswellworth amongst somepapersIhad what’s that? If thisishisspleen,then my glasses.Waitaminute. I wishhadn’tforgotten back. Ilostmycontactlens. dog! Everybodystand Come backwiththat!Bad it fortheautopsy.Sparky! Don’t eatthat.We’llneed to hearwhileinsurgery: the listgoeson. School Council Our I’ve learnedthatittakes I’ve learnedthatnomat- I’ve learnedthatyou Things I’veLearned I foundthisparagraph Things youdon’twant community guests nity.” those busesisasolidandimportantmemberoftheircommu- Mr. Wilsonsays.“Everyoneofthosepeoplebehindthewheel beams andwaveatanyyellowschoolbustheyseethisweek,” vigilant andmorecarefulthaneverbefore. concern, thepressureisonforschoolbusdriverstobeever- a livelybunchofpassengers. and protectthesafetylivesofupto72youngsters-usually large vehicle,keeptheirconcentration100percentofthetime, highly-trained professionalswhohavetobeablemanagea make themouttobe,”Mr.Wilsonsayswithasmile.“They’re that filmsandTVprogramslikeForrestGumpTheSimpsons been singledoutforrecognition. years, butthisisthefirsttimeinrecentmemorythatdrivershave Ontario SchoolBusSafetyWeekhasbeencelebratedforseveral high beamsandawavewhentheyseeschoolbusthisweek. NewsWire “We wouldrespectfullyaskOntarianstoflashtheirhigh “With roadsafetyandcardriverhabitsbecominganincreasing “School busdriversaregenerallynottheeccentriccharacters iswell

Oct. 9 ing. WelcometoFlight this isyourcaptainspeak- “Ladies andgentlemen, ment overtheintercom. captain madeanannounce- able cruisingaltitude,the After itreachedacomfort- from KennedyAirport. Sharon. Prince George.Thanks, my nieceSharonFraser, This jokewassenttomeby aches forlife. that willgiveyouheart- do somethinginaninstant thing. you hadbetterknowsome- fifteen minutes.Afterthat by oncharmaloneforabout that counts. who youhaveinyourlife you haveinyourlifebut technology workshops. Catholicity sessions and (Kurzweil) training, sessions, SpecialEducation Math andLiteracytraining cal Education)Workshops, initiatives, OPHEA(Physi- Early MathandLiteracy ment 10 years. School Boardforthepast west CatholicDistrict who servedontheNorth- to Mrs.BeverleyKondra thank youisagainextended this portfolio.Aheartfelt a localrepresentativefor ity. Wearegratefultohave trustee acclaimed asthe education facility. be aneffectiveCatholic ryone whohelpstheschool School. Thankyoutoeve- room ofSacredHeart at 7:00p.m.inthestaff I’ve learnedit’snotwhat A planewastakingoff To endonahappynote. I’ve learnedthatyoucan I’ve learnedyoucanget Professional develop- Kathy Bowenhasbeen forstaffhasincluded: for themunicipal- Catholic of the“busybox” donated November and makinguse ground playworkshopin NWH Unitholdingaplay- across thedivisions, sharing bestpractices ior mixedteam),teachers Vinczeffy coachesthejun- coaches theboysandMr. leyball; Mr.Pizziol the girlsintermediatevol- ently Mr.Carrollcoaches clude: teamsports(pres- daily physical the focuson at SacredHeartthatreflect Day ofOctober27. Sioux LookoutonthePD staff fromDrydenand hosting theFaithDayfor initiatives. Wewillalsobe up withallofthelatest are verybusytryingtokeep budget systemand...Staff has hadtrainingonthenew Our secretaryMrs.Favot place wewillneversee. sages tosendatimeand children arelivingmes- mine!” should seethebackof said, “That’snothing.He the frontofmypants!” in mylap.Youshouldsee and spilledthehotcoffee brought meacupofcoffee ing, theflightattendant lier, butwhileIwastalk- sorry ifIscaredyouear- and gentlemen,Iamso tercom andsaid,“Ladies tain camebackonthein- after afewminutesthecap- relax –OH,MYGOD!” ful flight.Nowsitbackand have asmoothandunevent- and thereforeweshould The weatheraheadisgood New YorktoLosAngeles. Number 293,nonstopfrom A fewthingshappening Thought fortoday:Our A passengerincoach Silence followedand Sioux LookoutBulletin Continued on page 13

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Sioux Lookout Rotary Very young and very generous Club and Kai Koivukoski. MacDonald said of the names on the wall, “It - she’s a great example didn’t necessarily have to Continued from front $115. The grade four stu- and she just wanted to give be monetary donations.” It was last year on her dent said, “I just came up something back. The contributors have birthday when Edmond with it.” She added that Other contributors donated in many ways. made an initial donation of visiting the library “is fun” named on the newly erected Of Edmond’s unique plaque include Terry donation idea she said, Reynolds, Les Wallace, “We were very happy to Bruce and Margaret Tew, put her on the plaque. She Alan and Paula Pizziol, is very young and very George Kendall, Terry generous. She’s a great Maxwell, Marge Chyk, example.” Thank You to Tom’s Delivery Legion Ladies Auxiliary for delivering the Bulletin to $10 “Monster Bingo” Dinorwic & Wabigoon RebateConsumer OFF Use Only per tire Program 2 Jackpots of $1,000.00 TOM’S DELIVERY To qualify for the $10 OFF per tire rebate, you must purchase any Hankook W400, W401, Serving Dryden, Sioux Lookout & Hudson W604 & W300 winter radial between September 15th, 2003 and November 3rd, 2003. With each tire purchase, you will receive 1 mail-in rebate form which must be properly Wednesday, October 15 7 DAYS Ph. Pager 223-6112 filled out and, along with a copy of the invoice, mailed to Remington Tire in the envelope provided. The envelope must be postmarked no later than November 20th, 2003. Entry Book of 9 - $20 • Extra Book of 6 - $5 A WEEK Fax 221-3319 51 York Street Vermilion Bay, Ear Falls, Red Lake and Balmertown every Thursday Sioux Lookout 737-7855 Early Bird 7:00 Regular 7:30 p.m.

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CLERK’S NOTICE NOTICE RECREATION NEWS The Sioux Lookout Economic Development Office is looking OF POSTING OF THE for digital photos and digital videos of the Municipality and FREE After School Program VOTERS LIST surrounding area including events such as the Blueberry (5 – 12 yr olds) Festival. Thanks to Madsen Motors for sponsoring this free after school Please note that the Voters List to be used for the 2003 Municipal These digitized photos and videos will be used in advertising/ program for children! Program runs every Monday, Wednesday and Elections is available for review at the following locations: marketing the community. Friday from 3:45 – 5 pm from now until Christmas holidays. Pre registration is appreciated! • Sioux Lookout Municipal Office, (Clerk’s Office), 25 Fifth Please drop off at the Economic Development Office in the Avenue, Sioux Lookout Municipal Building. Ladies Broomball • Sioux Lookout Public Library, 21 Fifth Avenue, Sioux Lookout Saturday’s, beginning October 18 from 6 – 7:30 pm • Sioux Lookout Travel Information Centre, 11 First Avenue, Sioux If interested in playing on a team, call the Rec Centre, Lookout PUBLIC NOTICE 737-1994 • Ministry of Northern Development & Mines, 62 Queen Street, Sioux Lookout Regular Council Meetings Regular Council Meetings are held the third Wednesday of Co-Ed Broomball • Lamplighter Hotel, Hwy. 72, Sioux Lookout Interested in playing on a Co-Ed Broomball Team this winter? Call the • Hudson Post Office, Hudson every month at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office Council Rec Centre and leave your name with Emily, 737-1994 Chambers, 25 Fifth Avenue, Sioux Lookout. Under the requirements of the Municipal Elections Act the Voters The next Council meeting is: Wednesday, October 15 1st Aid Classes List is to be made available for review by electors. ELECTORS Public is welcome to attend. Register now for St. John 1st Aid classes. Classes are offered MUST ASK TO SEE THE LIST. Electors are strongly urged to Monday’s and Wednesday’s, Oct 27, 29 Nov 3 & 5 examine the list to determine accuracy of the information. If the For further information please contact information requires correction or an elector needs to be added Catherine Dekelver at 737-2700 Ladies Night in the Weight Room 10-08,15 to the List, a Revision Form must be completed and returned to Every Tuesday in October from 6:30 – 7:30 pm the weight room will the Municipal Office. Revision Forms are available at the locations be open for Ladies only. During this session a personal trainer will be where the List is available. Revision Forms are to be returned NOTICE available to help you set up a personal fitness plan. to the Municipality of Sioux Lookout either by dropping off at This is to inform the General Public that the Urban the Municipal Office, 25 Fifth Avenue, Sioux Lookout, during Land fill site currently being used by the Town of Upcoming programs include: regular office hours (8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) or by mailing to Sioux Lookout, north of the Sioux Hydro Garage on Handmade Christmas Cards; St. John Babysitting Course; Chess the Deputy Clerk, Municipality of Sioux Lookout, P.O. Box 158, Hwy 516, will be closed on Saturday, October 18, Lessons; Chess Tournament; Music Theatre; Ladies Self Defense Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A4. FAXED FORMS AND REVISONS 2003. The new Land fill site located at Hidden Lake Class; Make Ahead Christmas Appetizers; Jazz, Ballet and Spanish BY PHONE CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. Original signatures are across from the Boat Launch on Hwy 642, will be Dancing Classes; Parenting Workshop: Books & Kids – How to get required on the Revision Forms. opened on October 20,2003 at 8:30 A.M. The new them Hooked! and Indoor Soccer. Landfill site will be open from Monday to Saturday. More info by calling 737-1994 The revision period starts Tuesday, September 2, 2003 and ends Hours of operation will be as follows: at 8:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2003 (Voting Day). Monday - Thursday & Saturday 8:30 A.M. – 2 P.M. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU REVIEW THE LIST AND MAKE Friday 8:30 A.M. – 8P.M. CORRECTIONS IF NECESSARY. The following M.N.R. sites will be closing on November 1, 2003: PUBLIC NOTICE QUALIFICATIONS OF • Mile 7 • Hudson • Alcona •Umfreville All Residents Consuming Water From The ELECTORS Should you have any questions please call the Utilities Community Of Hudson Water Distribution System Dept. at (807) 737-1664 or Operations at (807) 737- A person is entitled to be an elector in a municipality if he/she is 1234 not disqualified under the Municipal Elections Act or otherwise BOIL WATER prohibited by law from voting in the election and if, on Voting Day Larry Spyrka, Utilities Manager 09-10,17,24, 10-1,8,15, 22, 29 ADVISORY (8:00 p.m., Monday, November 10, 2003) he/she: The Northwestern Health Unit has determined that the safety of • Is a resident in such Municipality or is the owner or tenant of the drinking water cannot be guaranteed. Until the safety of the land in the Municipality or the spouse or same-sex partner of NOTICE - FALL CLEAN UP water supply can be assured, all water used for human consumption such an owner or tenant; and Got an old couch or mattress that needs to be should be boiled for at least five minutes. This advisory affects all • Is or will be a Canadian citizen by or on Voting Day (November disposed of or just cleaning the yard? residents of the community of Hudson. This advisory shall remain 10, 2003); and The Municipality of Sioux Lookout will be holding FREE DUMP in effect until further notice. • Has attained or will attain the age of eighteen years on or before DAYS at the Urban Landfill Site on HWY 516 Tuesday October FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Voting Day. 9th to Saturday October 18th for residents to dispose of their Yard Waste and Household items only. Dr. Pete Sarsfield Larry Spyrka For further information, contact Catherine DeKelver or Mary L. Medical Officer of Health Utilities Manager MacKenzie, Municipality of Sioux Lookout, 807/737-2700 during Regular fee’s apply to Garbage, Tires and Fridges. Northwestern Health Unit Municipality of Sioux Lookout regular office hours. Regular Landfill days and hours will apply. 807-468-3147 737-1664 09-03,17, 10-01,15,29, 11-05 10-01,08,15 Sioux Lookout Bulletin News Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - Page 7 Kitchenumaykoosib receives upgrades to BOB water and sewer infrastructure benefits of a clean and safe water supply,” Nault said. O’DONOHUE Michael Pelham million in water and sewer ward to the new facilities Nault announced a First for STAFF WRITER infrastructure improve- being completed.” Nations Water Manage- ments. The project includes Minister of Indian Af- ment Strategy in May of PUBLIC SCHOOL FIRST Nation the extension of the piping fairs and Northern Devel- this year. The strategy in- TRUSTEE community for- system for water distribu- opment Bob Nault said in a cludes $600 million in new Amerly known as tion and sewage collection, statement that improving funds, aimed at improving • VOTE NOVEMBER 10, 2003 • Big Trout Lake is receiv- a water treatment plant with the quality of life of First the safety of water supplies ing investments in its wa- a treated water storage res- Nation reserves is a top in First Nation communi- ter and sewage infrastruc- ervoir, and an upgrade of priority for the Government ties. Over the next five ture to bring cleaner, the existing Post Island of Canada. years the federal govern- healthier water to those wastewater stabilization “Working in partnership ment will provide over $1.2 East Coast Party who live there. pond. with First Nations, it is our billion for water and waste Kitchenumaykoosib, a “Clean, safe drinking wa- goal that every First Na- water projects in First Na- Halloween Night community of 1200 peo- ter is a critical need for mem- tion community enjoy the tions. ple that lies 440 km north- bers of the community,” Newfie Style east of Sioux Lookout and said Kitchenumaykoosib is accessible only by air or Chief Donald Morris in a at Dick & Nellie’s winter roads, is getting $9.9 statement. “We look for- CONFEDERATION COLLEGE PRIZES SCHOOL COMPUTER PROGRAM SCHEDULE One day computer training for individuals or groups to: Best fisherman contest NEWS • Learn or Refresh skills • Use as Professional Development This space is designed for Times: Fridays 9 a.m. – 12 noon and 1 p.m. – 4p.m. (6 hours) Live DJ submissions from students, teachers and parents. Location: Confederation College – Access Centre Cost: $75.00 per person (6 people required to run the course). SCREECH “Look at the Rest” look at them, they’re friends! DATE COURSE OFFERED they are definitely messed. October 10th ’03 ...... Word Level One WEDNESDAY WINGS! look at that girl i am obviously better, October 17th ’03 ...... Excel Level One sitting over there, i am totally the best. October 24th ’03 ...... Internet and e-mail October 31st ’03 ...... Word Level Two her make-up’s all screwed up Friday, October 31st look at all those freaks, November 7th ’03 ...... Powerpoint she’s got some wacked out hair. November 14th ’03 ...... Access Level One they’re the weirdest i’ve ever November 21st ’03 ...... Word Level Three 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. look at that kid known! November 28th ’03 ...... Publisher what is with his clothes? so then why am i the one December 5th ’03 ...... Excel Level Two and the ears that stick way out who is standing all alone? December 12th ’03 ...... Access Level Two Tickets on Sale Now! and that squashed-up, lumpy By Elisse Widmeyer If interested please call: Enter our 50/50 draw nose? Confederation College @ 737- 2851 to register QEDHS Grade 11 and look at that girl talking to those guys, she’s got to be Chinese ‘cause she has those ugly eyes. and that different coloured guy, Small Business Week you can really tell he’s scum. he’s got one crazy accent is October 20-24 no telling where he’s from. look at those kids, and PACE is celebrating they’re too short, too slow, too fat. Tuesday, October 21 Thursday, October 23 they have funny conversations Doing Business in Sioux Lookout Job Fair and they look funny , at that. Noon - 1:30 p.m., Sunset Inn 2:00-4:30 p.m. and and those people with religion, PACE in partnership with the SLO Economic 6:30-8:30 p.m. believing in another god; welcomes everyone to the Development Office is hosting a luncheon. Representatives from various organizations will Rec. Centre, Rooms 1 & 2 if they don’t believe the same as Hosted by The Sioux Hudson Employment me, answer your questions and take the mystery out of Grand Opening starting or expanding a business in Sioux Lookout. Centre. Call 737-1672 for details. their religion must be flawed. There is no cost to attend but space is limited so registration before Friday, Oct. 17 is required. Celebration Contact PACE at 221-3293 to register. Friday, October 24 PACE Open House on Wednesday, October 22 4:00-6:00 p.m. Fuji Networking Session Wednesday, October 22, 2003 66 Keith Ave., Dryden Noon - 1:00 p.m., at 11:00 a.m. PACE is entering its 16th year serving the 1 Hour Sioux Lookout Access Centre Patricia Region and to celebrate we are Main Hall Topic of discussion will be ‘Policies and holding an open house. Staff members Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Centre, Procedures.’ Bring a lunch, your enthusiasm, will be present to answer questions Photo and your great ideas. All are welcome to about our services and about how you 52 King Street attend. Please call the Chamber office at can get involved. Refreshments and a 737-1937 to confirm attendance. door prize draw. Finishing Entertainment and a light at luncheon served. *Funding for this advertisement provided by the Ministry of the Attorney General.* 60 Front Street • (807) 737-1100 Downtown Winnipeg $ .00 56 One/Two Persons NEAR SHOPPING & MEDICAL CENTRES Paragon Restaurant • Sauna • Whirlpool • Outdoor Pool 1-877-717-2885 ✁ Expires www.carltoninn.mb.ca November 30, 2003 Carlton Inn 220 Carlton Street, Winnipeg, MB R3C 1P5 Not valid during conventions. Cannot be combined with other discounts. CODE S Page 8 - Wednesday, October 15, 2003 News Sioux Lookout Bulletin

Drive Over 80 mg, ing. After spending 13 days from operating a motor Jacqueline McQuaker, Breach of Undertaking in pre-trial detention he was vehicle in Canada for a 19, Dryden, pleaded guilty Court Ronald Machimity, 24, sentenced to one day con- period of 12 months. to Unlawful Entry and Sioux Lookout, pleaded current, ordered to resume Breach of Undertaking. in Brief guilty to Drive Over 80 mg. his undertaking, pay a fine Unlawful Entry, Breach She was given nine months Sioux Lookout Court - October 7 and Breach of Undertak- of $750, and is prohibited of Undertaking probation under the condi- tions that she report, keep the peace, be of good behavior, attend any sub- MUNICIPALITY OF SIOUX LOOKOUT stance abuse assessment or counseling recommended by the probation office, WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN abstain from the purchase and consumption of alco- hol, seek and maintain employment, and have no Starting the week of October contact with the victim. 7, 2003, the Municipality of Sioux Lookout is implementing Breach of Probation a change in the garbage Glenda Wesley, 22, Fort route, and will be collecting Frances, pleaded guilty to waste from 95% of the houses Breach of Probation. She in the Municipality. was sentenced to nine A $2.00 bag tag must be months probation under the attached to the top of each conditions that she report, standard sized garbage bag to keep the peace, be of good ensure that it will be picked up. behavior, not attend any (Tags are available at the Town office and several other premises where alcohol is locations throughout the sold as its primary purpose, Municipality.) abstain from the purchase and consumption of alco- Changes will include: Route A will be changed to hol, and not attend Sioux REGULAR COLLECTION SCHEDULE Tuesdays; Route B & C Lookout except for child (Sturgeon/Drayton changed Route Day Description Streets visitation or medical pur- to mornings) will be changed poses. to Wednesdays; Route D & E A Tue. Sioux Lookout town core All of Sioux Lookout urban area, except for the area bounded by (formerly Monday route) Prince Street on the South and Fifth Avenue on the west. will be changed to Thursdays; Assault, Mischief Route F will remain on B Wed. Sioux Lookout north end Sioux Lookout urban area lying north of Prince Street and east of Louis Boucher, 40, Thursdays. P.M. (formerly Tuesday route) Fifth Avenue. Sioux Lookout, pleaded C Wed. All of rural Sioux Lookout accessed Sturgeon River Road, Mennonite Road Cornerstone Lane, guilty to Assault and two LANDFILL PRICES A.M. from Sturgeon River Road and Sturgeon Meadows Road (North and South), Sanders Road (East counts of Mischief (charges Drayton Road and West), Pelto Road, Drayton Road, Dalseg Drive, Boy Scout Effective October 20th, 2003 were dated from October Road, Desson Road, Ogden Road, Mill Road, Moon Shadow 1 Garbage Bag ....$2.00 per Bag 1989). He was given three DThur.All of rural Sioux Lookout accessed Abram Lake Road, Evergreen Drive, Loon Lake Road, Horizon months probation under the Tire Disposal off of Highway 72 south of Drayton Drive, Fanning Avenue, Pine Avenue, Birch Avenue, Beech Avenue, conditions that he report, - small tires (up to 16") Road, and north of Frog Rapids. Forest Drive, Sun and Sand Road, Cedar Point Drive, Cedar Point ...... $4.00 each (formerly Wednesday route) Drive West, Highway 72 (between Drayton Road and Frog Rapids) keep the peace, be of good - truck tires (over 16") behavior, write a letter of ...... $10.00 each EThur.Rural Sioux Lookout south of Frog Moose Horn Road, Highway 72 (between Frog Rapids and - small airplane tires Rapids Highway 664) apology, and seek or main- ...... $ 10.00 each tain employment. - large off-road tires (formerly Wednesday route) ...... $ 20.00 each FThur.Hudson Highway 664 (between Highway 72 and Hudson), All of Hudson White Metal (stove, washer, etc.) between Goodie Lake road and East Road Warrant ...... $10.00 each A Warrant was issued Refrigerator - Freon Removed - for Lenore Albany result- Properly tagged GARBAGE COLLECTION ing from Failure to Appear...... $10.00 each Note: “NO” Refrigerators with Do’s Don’ts Assault Freon will be accepted Please use a full “Bag Tag” for each bag. Please do not overload garbage bags, as there is a Derelict Vehicles (Bags with half tags will not be picked-up.) 18kg (40lb) limit on what the collector can pick-up. Garron Perlin, 40, Sioux ...... $40.00 each Lookout, pleaded guilty to If you have a Garbage box, please ensure that it is on your own Please do not use oversized garbage bags. Pails of Cooking Grease property. (2 meters from the edge of the road or curb) 2 meters = 6 ft. (26"x36" bags only) Assault. After spending five ...... $2.00 per pail days in pre-trial detention he Please place your garbage at the curbside or the end of your Please do not leave your garbage in garbage boxes was given six months pro- Clean unbagged Yard Waste driveway (where no curb exists), at 8:00 A.M. on the day of your as the collectors have been instructed not to (other than Garbage) collection. trespass on private property. bation under the conditions ...... FREE that he report, keep the peace, Other Waste (furniture, On collection day, Please place your garbage a lightweight moveable Please do not leave your garbage unprotected for be of good behavior, attend mattresses, couches, ect...) container or cover it with an old tarp or blanket. Garbage bags are the birds and animals to get into...... $96.00 Per Tonne not considered containers. any counseling recom- $10.00 minimum charge mended by the probation Please purchase your “Bag Tags” at one of the following locations; Please do not put recyclables in with your garbage. office, and have no contact Garbage Packer Truck Municipal Office, Johnny‘s Food Market, D.J.‘s Gas Bar, Sioux Save ...... $96.00 per Tonne charge Easy, Sioux Pharmacy, Drayton Cash & Carry, and Grant‘s supermarket. with the victim except to Hazardous Waste (paint cans, write a letter of apology. batteries, gasoline, oils, etc...) Note: For garbage collection purposes, residential means 4plex or smaller dwelling...... $5.00 per item Households not included in the residential garbage pick-up are those south of Hwy 664 ( Hudson turn-off.) Questions: If you have any questions please call Larry Spyrka at 737-1664 or the Operations Garage at 737-1234. Breach of Probation Suspected/Unknown Waste A young person from ...... $96.00 Per Tonne ($50.00 minimum charge) NOTICE - URBAN LAND FILL SITE CLOSURE Frenchman’s Head pleaded guilty to Breach of Proba- NOTES: This is to inform the General Public that the Urban Land fill site currently being used by the Town of Sioux Lookout, north of tion. The youth was ordered - All material must be deposited the Sioux Hydro Garage on Hwy 516, will be closed on Saturday, October 18, 2003. The new Land fill site located at Hidden in there Designated Areas Lake across from the Boat Launch on Hwy 642, will be opened on October 20,2003 at 8:30 A.M. The new Landfill site will be to spend three months se- - Construction/Building Waste open from Monday to Saturday. cure custody followed by “NOT ACCEPTED” - Residential Recycling will only Hours of operation will be as follows: Monday - Thursday & Saturday ..... 8:30 A.M. – 2 P.M. three months supervision. be accepted at the dropped off Friday ...... 8:30 A.M. – 8P.M. Conditions of the supervi- DEPOT The following M.N.R. sites will be closing on November 1, 2003: • Mile 7 • Hudson • Alcona •Umfreville - Commercial Recycling sion included report, keep provided by ReCool Ltd, phone Should you have any questions please call the Utilities Dept. at (807) 737-1664 or Operations at (807) 737-1234 the peace, be of good 1-888-235-8096 Larry Spyrka, Utilities Manager behavior, attend school or Continued on page 13 Sioux Lookout Bulletin News Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - Page 9

Fresh Florida Citrus Sale! Order some great fruit for a good cause. Enjoy the delicious flavor of the finest citrus fruit on earth... order Bulletin photo/Laura Cooper Harvey Friesen, President and CEO of standing on the foundation of the future Bearskin hangar. The fresh Florida citrus and help a good cause at the same time. construction at the airport is one of several up and coming Sioux Lookout developments. Sm. Oranges $25.00 Sm. Grapefruit $20.00 plied to the far end of the Lg. Oranges $35.00 Lg. Grapefruit $30.00 Municipal airport is an economic runway to facilitate growth there. A security fence now Junior & Senior Boys Basketball Teams runs the entire perimeter of Contact: Mike Lalonde 737-4134, Sale Ends engine in our community Steve Poling 737-1270, the airport, an extra taxi- Joan Cosco 737-2042, Oct. 31, Continued from front is significant for both the can Charter 2000 and way has been added to Leslie Legros 582-3360 2003 commercial and industrial community and the region Wasaya. In the terminal, reduce a backlog of planes land use study done for the because of its service capa- those three airlines are in- waiting to take off, and the Municipality. We want to bilities for other communi- creasing their service areas. runway was extended by make sure the services are ties and its reputation as On the airport tarmac, 300 feet to accommodate there.” the “Hub of the North.” power lines have been sup- larger aircraft. Couch also mentioned “The marketing plan the airport getting commer- addresses the commonality cial DSL that would pro- of the three communities,” vide higher bandwidth and Santerre said. “It targets better Internet services at commercial tourism, in- the airport. “All airlines can creasing industry in the re- do online bookings,” gion. We want to increase Couch said, explaining the industry in the region and advantages of better other activity to increase Internet service. revenues and services.” An Internet cafe and hot Current development ac- spot, where flyers can hook tivity at the airport includes up their laptop computers, a new hanger being built by as well as a retail gift out- Bearskin Airlines and an- let, are also planned for the other hanger scheduled to terminal in Sioux Lookout. be constructed for Bemaji “The Municipality is Airline, making it the fourth recognizing that the mu- chartered airline service at nicipal airport is an eco- the airport. The three fixed nomic engine in our com- airline services at the airport munity,” Couch said, add- are Bearskin, North Ameri- ing that with the new Meno- Ya-Win Health Centre scheduled for completion THE SIOUX LOOKOUT around 2006, air traffic will increase even more. DIABETES PROGRAM Airport Manager Jack NEW HOURS Santerre said Sioux Look- out’s consolidating hospi- The Sioux Lookout Diabetes Program will have tals into one health centre new hours commencing October 20, 2003. The CHRISTMAS COOKING is a unique feature in Sioux hours of operation will be 8:00 am until 6:00 pm, WORKSHOPS Lookout that makes the Monday-Friday. The new hours are to provide The following demonstration and “hands-on” marketing plan for this air- increased access to services provided. The workshops are in preparation for Christmas. Participants can sign up for as many classes as they wish. port different from Red following events will be held: DATE DEMONSTRATION WORKSHOP TITLE Lake and Dryden. That’s October 23, 2003 - 5 pm until 6 pm OR “HANDS ON” because the new hospital “Unravelling the Diet Confusion” November 4th Demonstration Wild about Christmas (Wild rice recipes) will attract patients and November 6th Demonstration Sinful Bars and Squares i.e.. The Atkins Diet, The Zone, The Protein Power November 11th Demonstration Christmas Puddings for Vegetarians (no suet) visitors from northern First Plan, etc. November 13th Demonstration Festive Breads Nations and elsewhere. November 13, 2003 - 1 pm until 6 pm November 18th Demonstration Make ahead Company Casseroles “There are two streams,” November 20th Demonstration Fancy Pastries for Christmas “Open House for Diabetes Month” November 25th Demonstration Holiday Cheer – Christmas Beverages Santerre said. “There’s Healthy Snacks, Blood Pressure & Sugar Testing November 27th Demonstration Decadent Desserts for the Holidays definitely a joint market- December 2nd Demonstration Edible Christmas Gifts ing effort by the three com- November 27, 2003 - 5 pm until 6 pm December 4th “Hands-on” *Fancy Christmas Cookies “Getting Ready for Christmas” December 9th “Hands-on” *Shortbread Madness munities, marketing as a December 11th “Hands-on” *Appetizers for Christmas Entertaining group. Also, Sioux Look- Healthy Eating, Budget Tips, Stress Management, Sample Holiday Snacks, etc. *During the hands-on sessions participants will bring their own ingredients. out itself is looking at how Location: Queen Elizabeth District High School – Room 19 (Cooking Area) to market our own areas of If you would like to attend the above you are Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Instructor: Maureen Dennie (Certified Chef). specialties in the commu- welcome to drop in on those nights and/or Cost: $35 per workshop nity and region.” phone us at 737-4422 to book. If interested please call Confederation College at 737-2851. He said the airport here Page 10 - Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Municipal Vote 2003 Sioux Lookout Bulletin

acclamations, meaning no proven method, we had election will be held for leased to purchase two those offices. Those offices Electronic Vote Tabulators are Ward 1 Councillor, and Canada Post’s VBM Separate School Board ballots could not be put Trustee, and the representa- through the EVT. I was not tives on the French Public prepared to return the tabu- 2003 Election — Vote- Lookout we called for nomi- and French Separate lators and undertake a By-Mail/Electronic Vote nations for six offices: one School Boards for this area. VBM process that was so Tabulators/Municipal Mayor; four Councillors-at- However, since we re- labour intensive. If Canada VoterView Large (elected by all elec- ceived more nominations Post or another company Presentation to Sioux tors in the Municipality); than we have positions to came up with a VBM bal- Lookout Rotary Thursday, one Ward 1 Councillor to fill for four offices, we will lot that could be used with October 9, by Mary L. represent the Hudson Ward; be having elections for the EVTs, I’d seriously MacKenzie, Clerk/Direc- one Ward 2 Councillor to Mayor, Councillor-At- consider converting from a tor of Legal & Planning represent the Sioux Look- Large, Ward 2 Councillor, traditional paper ballot to out Ward (which is every- and Public School Board VBM. Well, I had to put Services, Municipality of Submitted photo Sioux Lookout thing in the Municipality Trustee. Mary MacKenzie, Clerk/Director of Legal & Planning my money where my Every three years in except Hudson); one Pub- This is a good thing as it Services, Municipality of Sioux Lookout, explains the new mouth is this year. Ontario, Provincial law re- lic School Board Trustee; shows interest in the com- voting process for this year’s municipal election. Diebold Elections Sys- quires municipal elections one Separate School Board munity in serving the pub- even after the Nomination decisions easily and objec- tems Inc. (from whom to be held. Offices for Trustee; and we could have lic. Or it shows that people Period was extended. This tively. It contains a memory we’ve leased the VTs) has which elections may be received nominations for are ticked off with the way creates a whole host of card that is programmed to developed a VBM ballot held include Mayor and the French Public and things are and they want a problems, such as inability read specially-designed that can be read by the VTs. Councillors, School Board French Separate School change! to achieve a quorum, which ballots. It is programmed Although this will be their Trustees, some Hospital Boards that serve this area. Seriously, it is a good results in the inability to to count the particular races first election with VBM in Board members, and, in the Through the nomination thing that there is interest carry out the business of being held in a specific Canada, they have per- north, some members of process as set out in the in serving in municipal the municipality. election. fected the process and man- District Social Services Municipal Elections Act, government. In the 2000 But we’re lucky in Sioux For example, in our case age approximately three Administration Boards. which governs how mu- election a number of mu- Lookout. We have more than it will be programmed to million VBM kits annually 2003 is an election year nicipal elections are run in nicipalities did not have enough people interested in count votes for Mayor, in the U.S. in Ontario. Election Day is Ontario, we ultimately enough candidates to fill serving their municipal gov- Councillor-at-Large, Ward In addition to Sioux November 10. In Sioux ended up with four the available positions, ernment and school boards. 2 Councillor, and School Lookout using the com- Therefore, we’re going to Board Trustee. We will bined VBM and EVTs, have an election. have what’s called com- Gravenhurst and Kawartha Good Municipal Government - It’s All About You In the past Sioux Look- posite ballots, in which Lakes are proceeding with out had conducted “tradi- more than one race is this method with Diebold Leadership: tional-ballot” elections, printed on the ballot. for the 2003 election. We • Good municipal government is all about serving you. I believe meaning you go to the polls, Vote tabulators allow us are the guinea pigs. that great leaders inspire others to work with them in providing get a paper ballot, mark it to have accurate results Gravenhurst will be mail- community based solutions. and put it in the ballot box. very quickly with the push ing approximately 14,000 Goals: ballots; Sioux Lookout ap- • That Sioux Lookout will be an inclusive town where everyone is However, in approximately of a button. fairly represented. 1997 the provincial gov- As stated previously, we proximately 3600; and • That our position as the Hub of the North be further strengthened ernment authorized the use used vote tabulators in Kawartha Lakes will be through partnerships with our northern neighbours. of voting equipment, vote 2000 and we will use them mailing approximately • That we become more proactively responsive to changes in the counting equipment, and again in 2003. 70,000 ballots! global arena. alternate voting methods. In addition to their gov- In the municipal sector, Vote-By-Mail ernment elections, they Re-elect KATHY POLING, Ward 2 particularly among munici- In addition to the vote also have on their ballot a pal managers, there was a tabulators, this year we will “Minister’s question” with lot of interest to see which be using an alternate vot- regard to “de-amalgama- municipalities would be ing method — vote-by- tion.” This means that the first to innovate and use mail. Minister of Municipal Af- the new tools available to Of all the alternate vot- fairs & Housing has di- us for elections. I believe ing methods available to- rected that a question be in 1997 the City of Barrie day, I believe vote-by-mail placed on the ballot, in used touch-screen voting. is the most popular and is other terms that a referen- They had some problems, gaining in popularity. dum be held on the issue. but overall I believe it went Canada Post has re- The results are not binding very well. ported that in 1997, 20 on anyone, but it will defi- Another option is tel- municipalities chose the nitely be a gauge of public ephone voting. There is VBM method for a total of opinion on the matter. also Internet voting which, 137,000 mailed in ballots. Since everyone across the I believe, the City of In 2000, 75 municipalities province, citizens and mu- Markham is using this year. conducted a VBM election nicipal staff alike, will be In addition, there is vote- for a total of 827,000 paying close attention to by-mail, which I’ll talk mailed in ballots. Canada their election, Kawartha about later. Post also reports that mu- Lakes staff wants to make nicipalities utilizing VBM sure all eligible electors Electronic Vote Tabu- experienced, on average, a have the opportunity to lators minimum 25 per cent in- vote and that their results When the provincial crease in ballots cast. are accurate and available government approved the Based on discussions as quickly as possible after use of vote counting equip- with my municipal col- polls close at 8:00 p.m. ment Sioux Lookout seized leagues, I had always Nov. 10. VBM and the vote the opportunity and used thought that, while having tabulators will help them Electronic Vote Tabulators a number of benefits, the achieve those goals. for the 2000 election. Al- biggest drawback to VBM Since the three munici- though poll personnel we was the labour intensive palities are trying some- had employed in previous counting process after polls thing new, there will likely elections were very quick closed. Envelopes had to be glitches, but combining and accurate in their count- be opened, ballots had to VBM and the EVTs should ing of the ballots, the vote be sorted, then a manual provide for an election with tabulator is quicker and count undertaken. In addi- an increased voter turn-out, more accurate. It makes tion, by the time it was a Continued on page 11 Sioux Lookout Bulletin Municipal Vote 2003 Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - Page 11

our unofficial results very inclement weather and fam- the cost of the ballot kits, quickly. ily and work-related com- outgoing postage, and re- There will be no polling mitments. It also addresses turn postage. Based on the locations. All voting will concerns and accessibility price we’re receiving for the take place by vote-by-mail. issues of people with dis- ballot kits, there will be a For those individuals who abilities or with special savings of approximately do not receive a ballot kit, needs as voters can remain $1500 from what has been they can go to the Munici- in their own homes or place budgeted for the election. pal Office to make arrange- of residence to vote. In addition, some additional ments to obtain one. On VBM also eliminates the advertising and public edu- Election Day there will be need for Advance Polls and cation may also be required. a polling station at the Voting Proxies and also Costs will be closely moni- Municipal Office for indi- allows a better opportunity tored. In any case, the cost viduals who have not re- for Non-Resident electors per elector will be reduced ceived a ballot kit and wish to vote. since voter turn-out will in- to vote right there. VBM reduces costs in crease. A major benefit to VBM that it reduces the number is increased voter turn-out. of staff required, costs for Voters List — Datafix’s Our turn-outs have been recruitment, training, sched- “Municipal VoterView” around the 30-35 per cent uling, rental for polling sites, The Municipality has range. In the 1997 elec- etc. However, there is now Continued on page 20

Submitted photo tion, which was held as if Bill Hochstedler, left, President of The Rotary Club of Sioux Lookout and John Baird, Rotary 1998 annexation had al- Club Secretary, look on as Mary MacKenzie, Clerk/Director of Legal & Planning Services ready taken place, voter displays the Electronic Vote Tabulator for the Rotarians at last Thursday’s meeting. turn-out was still only plus quick and accurate puts the Secrecy Envelope tween 10:00 and 2:00 p.m. around 32 per cent. I an- results. and the Voter Declaration This allows for smaller ticipate a larger turn-out Vote-by-mail works like Card in the Business Reply volumes of ballots to be with VBM. this. Any day now, elec- Envelope. They can then put through on an intermit- VBM maintains the in- tors in Sioux Lookout (and either mail the envelope to tent basis, plus candidates tegrity of the democratic Gravenhurst and Kawartha the Municipality or drop it and scrutineers would have process by ensuring that Lakes) will receive a “bal- off at the Clerk’s Depart- a set time they could be everyone who is entitled to lot kit.” It will contain a ment. The Municipality present. Whatever ballots vote has the opportunity to ballot, an instruction sheet, will only pay for those bal- are left to put through after vote at their convenience a Voter Declaration Card, lots returned through the the close of polls will be during a specific period of a Secrecy Envelope, and a mail, so ballots that are done after 8:00 p.m. on time rather than a few des- postage-paid Business Re- dropped off will save the Voting Day. Once those ignated days. It removes ply Envelope. Municipality money. have been put through, we many obstacles that could The ballot an elector re- All ballots must be re- should be able to obtain keep voters away, such as ceives will be specific to ceived by 8:00 p.m, Mon- the offices for which that day, Nov. 10. It is recom- elector can vote. For exam- mend that ballots be mailed ple, a public school elector no later than October 31 to who lives in Ward 2 will guarantee they are in the receive a ballot showing the hands of the Municipality offices of Mayor, Council- by November 10. lor-at-Large, Ward 2 Coun- Although electors can cillor, and Public School vote as soon as they re- Board Trustee. A separate ceive their ballot kits, they school elector who lives in may wish to wait until after Ward 1 (Hudson) will re- “Candidates’ Night,” spon- ceive a ballot showing only sored by the Sioux Look- the offices of Mayor and out Chamber of Com- Councillor-At-Large since merce, which will be held the separate school board Tuesday, Oct. 21. trustee and the Ward 1 Once the ballots are re- Councillor have been ac- ceived by the Municipality, claimed and Ward 1 elec- the BRE will be opened and tors can’t vote for the Ward specific staff will ensure that 2 Councillor. Through the the VDC and the Secrecy elector database we have Envelope are there. The provided to Diebold (which ballots will then be secured I’ll talk about later), their in a locked ballot box until system knows which elec- they are counted. tors can vote for which of- The main drawback to fices. The magic of tech- VBM was the number of nology! I imagine this big people required to open and machine that has all the sort ballots and undertake component parts of the kit the counts and the length and, depending on what the of time required to get re- computer database tells the sults. We have been unof- machine, it stuffs the kits ficially advised that we will with the appropriate ballot. be able to put the ballots When the elector re- through as they are re- ceives the kit, he or she can ceived but that scrutineers vote immediately, in the should be present. What comfort of his or her own I’m considering is sched- home. Once the ballot is uling specific days and filled out, the elector signs times when ballots will be the Voter Declaration Card, opened and put through the verifying that s/he is eligi- tabulators. For example, ble to vote and has not al- once the ballots are in the ready voted. The elector hands of the electors, we puts the ballot in the Se- could open and put them crecy Envelope, and then through every Friday be- Page 12 - Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Real Estate Sioux Lookout Bulletin

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dents. Also, a special thank and Picture Day. at Cana week. Thank you in advance raising endeavours. SCHOOL you to Mrs. MacLellan for October is one of the 3) Jesus Proclaims the for helping to support the Submitted by Margot organizing the school walk- months dedicated to the Kingdom of God, with his grade 8’s in their fund Saari, Principal NEWS ing competition on “Walk rosary and since five new call to conversion to School Day” October 8. mysteries, The Mysteries 4) The Transfiguration Continued Students can look for- of Light, were introduced of Jesus from page 4 ward to the following last year we thought we 5) Jesus Institutes the To my constituents: upcoming activities set in would share them: Eucharist by the Health Unit. Some October: a Motivation 1) The Baptism of Je- Planning for the grade 8 “My sincere of the daily classroom ac- Media presentation on de- sus in the Jordan Toronto Trip has com- thanks to tivities in class involve Bi- cision making and alcohol 2) The manifestation menced following the par- everyone who ble action songs and vid- effects (grades 2 to 8), skill of Jesus at the Wedding ent meeting earlier this supported me in eos; music and movement sessions for the grades the recent in the class; aerobic activi- 6, 7 and 8 by the Ontario THE NORTHWEST CATHOLIC provincial ties; cooperative games; Volleyball Association, DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD breathing and stretching Air Cadet recruiting, election. I will activities; outings to the Halloween Safety and NOTICE OF MEETING continue to do all arena; the cemetery; Cedar Bullying sessions by that I can on Bay; lunch hour cross fire VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING Constable Gaudet, the first behalf of all the for the intermediate stu- Youth Group meeting TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2003 - 7:00 P.M. The public may attend at the following sites: people of Kenora- Fort Frances Dryden Sioux Lookout Board Office Board Office Sacred Heart School Rainy River.” Public Invitation to Attend 555 Flinders Avenue Suite B, 75 Van Horne Ave 41 Eighth Avenue Any person who plans to attend the videoconference Board Meet- Howard Hampton ing at SACRED HEART SCHOOL is asked to notify the Principal CANDIDATES’ NIGHT (737-1121) no later than noon the day before the meeting. Authorized by the CFO for Howard Hampton Sponsored by the Municipality of Sioux Lookout and the Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce Recreation Centre MOLSTAD REALTY LTD ., Broker 737-1550 34 Front St., Sioux Lookout, ON Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at 7:30 pm www.molstadrealty.com [email protected] Evening activities include: This Week’s Specials... • Presentations by Candidates 1 MITCHELL DRIVE 7 KING STREET • Question and Answer Period $249,000.00 REDUCED Come out to learn more about the Candidates Area Services Aboriginal Family Support Program Nitawin Community Development Friendship Centre 737-7521. Corporation (Aboriginal Housing) NEW TO THE MARKET - CHARACTER HOME IDEAL THE HOME YOU’VE BEEN WAITING FOR... WELL Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy 737-4574. FOR THE LARGE FAMILY CARED FOR OVER THE YEARS Children's Program Nerissa 737-7922. NW Health Unit 737-2292 Large Florida room, Oak cupboards, 3+2 bedrooms, attached Make this neat and clean 2+1 bedroom home your first home. Aboriginal Head Start Program Clarise Ojibway Power Toboggan Club 737- garage. In a quiet cul-de-sac with view of the lake. Immediate possession. Possible move in before the snow flies. Henrickson 737-7519 1976 or Gail 737-4447. Aboriginal Healing & Wellness Ontario March of Dimes Free For these and other “Properties Available for Sale” contact: Friendship Centre 737-1903. Employment Services, Accessability Barbara Molstad, Broker, MVA 737-2576 Sales Representatives: George Samuel 737-1217, Terry Jewell 737-1550 Ah-Shawah-Bin Sioux Lookout/Lac and Resource Centre 737-7544. Seul Victim Support Services 737- Patricia Centre for Children & Youth 1700. or 582-9800 737-2086 Alanon Anonymous 737-2006. Preschool Play Group Jolayne 737- Alcoholics Anonymous 737-2744, 8873. 737-3123 or 737-4247. NOTICE TO ALL Rotary Club 737-1330. Alzheimer Society of Kenora District Card Colour this week: BINGO PLAYERS 1-800-682-0245. Salvation Army 737-4686 Open Any cards purchased before Tuesday's & Saturday's. YELLOW - October 15, 2003 Anokeewin Wiichiiwaawin 12 Noon on Tuesday are for Employment Program Employment Sioux Lookout-Hudson Association the current week’s game. Services and Drop In Centre. Melissa for Community Living 737-1447 Jackpot Dates Any cards purchased after 737-1903. Sioux Lookout-Hudson Minor Hockey • October 22 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday are for Anti-Racism Committee Stephan Acting President Andy Schardt 737- the following week’s game. Kudaka 737-1501. 7122. • November 26 Sorry, no exchanges. Arthritis Society Barb Lacalamita 737- Sioux Lookout Out of The Cold 14, 1437. Merit Cres. 737-7499. C.B.L.S. Radio-1240 and 1340 AM Sunset Women’s Aboriginal Circle Cards must be taken to the Forest Inn, 11 May Street, mornings 7:45 to 8:00, evenings 5:10 Lorraine Kenny at 737-7922. WEEK #20 Sioux Lookout, 737-1330, by 1:00 p.m. on TUESDAY to be verified. to 6:00 SWAC Prenatal/Postnatal Support Chamber of Commerce 737-1937. Program for more information call CHMA Can Help Program 737-4230 Virginia at 737-7922. 4 Corners 2 Lines All Number All Bingos Community Counselling & Addiction Toastmasters of Sioux Lookout Call Services outpatient treatment program Joanne Berard 737-4101 for further (In 15 #s or less) (In 30 #s or less) Full House Earliest Number 737-1275. information. $100 Prize $100 Prize $500 Prize Called Community Support Services Dorothy Tops Weight Loss Support Group. Korobanik 737-3142 Call Alida St. Amand at 737-2283. Community Wellness Program Stacy Toy Library Debra 737-2086 1 G 57 16 N 44 31 B 3 46 N 45 61 N 31 737-2214 Urban Multipurpose Aboriginal Youth 2 B 8 17 G 55 32 O 75 47 N 37 62 N 34 Crisis Response Services Crisis line Centre Derek Redsky 737-1903. 1-866-888-8988 Women in Business call 737-4867. 3 I 18 18 I 28 33 G 50 48 I 23 63 G 60 Diabetes Program 737-4422 or toll 4 B 10 19 G 48 34 G 56 49 N 43 64 B 14 free1-888-507-7701 all are welcome. SCHOOLS Employment Services 737-1672. Hudson School 582-3311 5 B 4 20 G 52 35 B 13 50 B 9 65 O 71 Genealogy Group Vera Kameda- New Life Christian Academy 737- 6 B 12 21 I 29 36 N 38 51 I 21 0020 Lacroix 737-2321. 7 N 41 22 B 7 37 I 25 52 I 24 * 4 Corners Game Called Parent Support Program Jennifer 737- Queen Elizabeth High school 737- 2214. 3500 8 B 15 23 N 35 38 I 27 53 G 46 ** 2-Line Game Called Integrated Services for Northern Sacred Heart School 737-1121 (In the event that there isn’t a Children 737-2086. Sioux Mountain Public School 737- 9 O 70 24 G 58 39 G 49 54 B 1 3480 10 B 6 25 I 17 40 N 33 55 B 11 “4-Corner” winner, the prize money Learning Centre, Sioux-Hudson passes on to the “2-Line” game Literacy Council - Sherry or Brenda CHURCHES 737-8022 11 I 20 26 O 62 41 G 47 56 O 66 making the prize $200). St. Andrew’s United Church 737- 12 N 42 27 G 54 42 B 5 57 N 36 Legal Aid Ontario Legal help for low 3131. Bingo called by: A. Hakala income people 737-3074. Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church 13 O 74 28 O 64 43 O 61 58 O 73 Lottery Licence# M257998 Life Long Care Program provides 737-3760. 14 O 67 29 G 53 44 I 26 59 B 2 Aboriginal Support Services call 737- New Life Assembly 737-2843. RULES ARE ON BACK OF 1903 Peggy. Believer’s Fellowship 737-1104. 15* G 51 30** I 30 45 N 32 60 I 19 BINGO CARDS. Lions Club Tracy Goretzki 737-7890 Hudson Believer’s Fellowship Multicultural Youth Centre Ellen Community Church 582-3252. Stewart 737-1501. Calvary Baptist Church: 737-3293. WEEK #18 CONFIRMED WINNERS: Cards: 6 for $5.00 - Available at… Narcotics Anonymous 737-4247 St. Mary’s Church 737-2790. 4 Corners - No Winner • Drayton Cash & Carry • Fred & Dee’s Corner • Johnny’s Foodmarket • Pharmasave • Sioux Pharmacy • Mascotto’s Marine • Shop Easy Foods 2 Lines - Madeline Desaulniers (25th #) The Area Services Directory is available for non-profit groups • Forest Inn • Grant’s - Hudson • Robin’s Donuts • Chicken Chef to list a name and telephone contact number as a quick Full House - Noella Levesque (61st #) • Molstad Realty Ltd. • Wellington Inn reference for residents and visitors. Page 14 - Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Want Ads Sioux Lookout Bulletin

NORTHERN NISHNAWBE NOW IN SIOUX LOOKOUT EDUCATION COUNCIL SYLVAN LEARNING CENTRE Job Opportunity - Term Position EXTERNAL POSTING Learning feels good. Female House Counsellor - Pelican Falls Centre First Step Women’s Shelter REQUIRES TEACHERS NNEC invites applications for a term female house counsel- The following position is available: lor for its secondary student accommodations at Pelican Falls • Must be certified • Excellent wage Cook • Flexible hours • Part time positions available First Nations High School. The position requires parenting (Temporary Part Time Position - Possibility of and household management skills in the areas of supervising Fax your resume to 807-221-4627 Permanent Part Time) daily routines, preparing nutritious meals and planning No phone calls please. scheduled activities. Hours of Work: Variable - maximum 25 hours QUALIFICATIONS per week • Degree/diploma in the Human Services field (youth Rate of Pay: $11.15 per hour, depending counselling, social work or etc.) and two years on experience experience working with youth Qualifications: • Class “F” Drivers License (or willing and able to 1) Applicants must have a minimum of Grade 12 obtain) education (A copy of your qualifications must be • Fluency in Oji-Cree, Ojibwe or Cree preferred attached to your resume) • Sensitivity to and understanding of First Nations Employment Opportunity 2) Demonstrated five full time or full time equiva- culture, lifestyles and traditions lent years experience working as a cook in an Classification: Financial Analyst / Accountant Non Union Full time LOCATION Pelican Falls Centre near Sioux institutional or agency environment. Preference Lookout, ON Qualifications: will be given to individuals who have worked • Preference given to those currently enrolled in the CMA or CGA HOURS Shift work - subject to an within a shelter setting. Program; or holder of either designation averaging work schedule 3) Word processing skills, preferably WordPerfect • Minimum 3 years working experience in financial administration WAGE Starting $14.51/hr to $18.67/hr • Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word; knowledge of and Microsoft Word. computer based accounting systems. STARTING Immediately 4) Demonstrated knowledge of inventory control • Highly motivated team player with the ability to make independent TERM to May 13, 2004 with the methods, menu planning and ordering. decisions when warranted. • Excellent interpersonal skills and strong oral /written communication possibility of renewal 5) Ability to communicate effectively with others skills CLOSING October 20, 2003 by 4:00 pm CST and work as a team player. • Excellent organizational and change management skills Please send resume complete with cover letter and written 6) Successful completion of a Criminal Records Responsibilities: permission for NNEC to contact two employment references Check • Prepare analysis of programs and business cases • Assist in the preparation of monthly reports to the Board, annual to: NNEC, Attn. Mrs. Dorothy Trout, Personnel Officer by If you are interested in applying for this position, operating /capital and staffing budgets fax at (807) 582-3865 or mail to PO Box 1419, 21 King St., please submit a letter of intent and an updated • Reconciliation and analysis of Accounts, including bank Sioux Lookout ON, P8T 1B9. reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable resume including proof of formal qualifications by • Preparation of Ministry of Health and Long Term Care trial balance October 16, 2003 to: submissions, and other supplemental reporting programs For further information visit www.nnec.on.ca • Preparation of Government Reporting and Remittances Paula DiGiacinto • Other duties as assigned NNEC obtains criminal reference checks and driving records Executive Director Salary: Currently under review Competitive benefit package. from those offered positions. First Step Women’s Shelter P.O. Box 1208 Closing Date: Applications, quoting competition number, must be received by Human Resources no later than noon, October 24 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B8 2003. Submit Resume to: Beverly Lelonde Human Resources Sioux Lookout Meno-Ya-Win Health Centre THE CORPORATION Box 909 OF THE MUNICIPALITY Sioux Lookout, Ontario P8T 1B4 Email: [email protected] OF SIOUX LOOKOUT NORTHERN NISHNAWBE Fax: (807)737-3400 Requires a Competition No: ACCT 01/03 Chief Building Official/By-law EDUCATION COUNCIL Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Enforcement Officer SCHOOL RECEPTIONIST Criminal reference check will be required from successful candidate Sioux Lookout is a dynamic, full service community located in , FULL TIME POSITION Canada with a population of 5,300 people. Reporting to the Director of Legal and Planning Services, the Chief Building Official/ GENERAL CAREER OPPORTUNITY By-Law Enforcement Officer will administer and enforce the Ontario Building Code, building and zoning by-laws and property standards; investigate, administer and KENORA DISTRICT SERVICES BOARD NNEC invites applications for a receptionist position at enforce the provisions of all by-laws of the municipality as well as applicable provincial The Kenora District Services Board is seeking applications for statutes and lottery licenses. Pelican Falls First Nations High School. The Receptionist the position of: The Chief Building Official/By-Law Enforcement Officer will review drawings and provides clerical support including some word processing and plans to ensure proposed renovation, alteration or construction meets appropriate record keeping duties. The quality of work influences public DIRECTOR OF ONTARIO WORKS/ Regulation and By-Laws; specify plan alterations as necessary prior to issuing permits; perception of the organization and our ability to serve our CHILD CARE SERVICES issue building permits; conduct site inspections to ensure construction meets appropriate standards and approved plans are being followed; determine reason for students efficiently. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, results oriented, forward deviations from By-Laws, procedures and plans, and issue orders for corrective thinking individual who is capable of providing direction to service providers action, if required; make return visits to ensure orders are followed through on; The Receptionist must be a highly motivated individual with to ensure that each provider is delivering the specific programs according certify that projects are completed according to Regulations and plans; ensure proper excellent communication and organizational skills. Duties are to the Ontario Works Act, the Day Nurseries Act and as per contract fees for permits are levied and collected; maintain office files including performed in a bi-cultural and bi-lingual context school setting. terms. correspondence, application, permit and plan files; follow up on complaints You will manage the social assistance program of the Board with an respecting property standards and nuisance violation; conduct plumbing inspections The Receptionist’s primary responsibilities are to direct emphasis on administering such programs through ensuring contract and issue plumbing permits; case file management from start to end; inspections to callers, greet guests, record daily attendance and to perform determine compliance with Municipality’s Regulatory, zoning and Property Standards compliance. You will be comfortable working with large and small groups, By-Laws; preparation of general correspondence, Compliance Certificates, and clerical duties. NNEC encourages applications by First planning, developing and implementing strategies for the Board that will be Orders to Comply; preparation of material for court, attending and giving evidence Nations people from the Sioux Lookout District. used by service providers in their efforts to deliver these social programs in court as well as conducting First Attendance parking hearings; liaison with various QUALIFICATIONS to the best of their capabilities within the resources available. You will work municipal and provincial agencies; research and preparation of reports on closely with service providers in establishing realistic service targets and investigation matters and proposed by-laws for Council; draft by-laws in conjunction you will monitor each provider to ensure targets are met and evaluate with Clerk; advise on/suggest amendments to by-laws in conjunction with Clerk; 1. Grade 12 diploma. provider programs that are not meeting their goals. You must be able to participate in preparation of annual budget – operating and capital; prepare and 2. Proficiency in Word Perfect 8.x and general analyze programs, identify options and provide recommendations to the submit monthly reports to Council; supervise all Parking Attendants, Junior By-Law Officers, and Weekend Pound Keepers; other duties as assigned. computer applications. Board and the service providers to ensure that services are adequate and 3. Excellent oral and written communication skills. providing good value. QUALIFICATIONS: Designation as a Certified Building Code Official required, designation as a certified 4. A cooperative attitude when working with First Your work is performed under the direction of the Chief Administrative Property Standards Officer an asset; two-four years related work experience including Nations People, the public and staff. Officer and you will have regular contact with Board members and working from blueprints; working knowledge of the standard practices and 5. Ability to work as a team participant. committees, provincial ministry and municipal staff as well as community procedures of the Ontario Building Code and Act (especially Bill 124 qualifications 6. Fluency in Oji-Cree, Ojibwe, or Cree is a definite agencies. You must possess a diploma or degree in social services from and implementation requirements), Property Standards, Plumbing Inspection, Weed a recognized educational institution and have a minimum of five years Inspection, Ontario Court System, Provincial Offenses Act, Municipal Act (especially asset. management experience in delivering Ontario Works and Child Care programs new licensing provisions), Highway Traffic Act, Criminal Code of Canada, Statutory licensed through the Ministry of Community, Family, and Children’s Powers Procedures Act and other related federal and provincial statutes; strong Location Sioux Lookout, Ontario investigative skills and excellent oral and written skills; ability to deal cooperatively, Services. You must have a thorough working knowledge of the Ontario effectively and positively with the public, appointed and elected officials in a Hours 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (35 hours per Works and Day Nurseries Acts. You must have a valid Ontario Driver’s professional and confidential matter; a keen sense of accuracy urgency, week) License and will be required to supply a reliable vehicle to travel extensively thoroughness and sound judgment; a clean criminal record. Starting Salary $22,067 TO $29,531 throughout the Kenora District and occasionally outside the District. The wage range is $41,454.08 - $48,769.50 (37.5 hr. work week) annually with Commensurate with experience Remuneration will be commensurate with education, experience and an excellent benefit package. The applicant must possess a valid unrestricted Starting Immediately qualifications. The annual salary range is $55,000 - $70,000 plus an Ontario driver’s license and have a vehicle for use on corporate business (mileage compensated). excellent group benefit plan. Please submit your detailed resume including Please fax your resume complete with written permission three work related references in confidence on or before 4:00 p.m. on Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume in confidence to the October 17, 2003 to: undersigned not later than 4:30 p.m. on October 23rd, 2003 to: to contact two most recent employment references to Dorothy Trout, Personnel Officer, NNEC Head Office, Lac Sten S. Lif Michelle Gaudet, Human Resources Manager P.O. Box 158 Seul First Nation at (807) 582-3865 or by mail to box Chief Administrative Officer Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A4 1419, Sioux Lookout ON, P8T 1B9. Applications must Kenora District Services Board Phone: (807) 737-2700 ext 2207 be recieved by 4:00 pm CST October 20, 2003. For P.O. Box 97, Site 108, R.R.#1 Fax: (807) 737-3436 Dryden, ON P8N 2Y4 Email: [email protected] more information call Dorothy at (807) 582-3245. Fax: (807) 937-2382 In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Email: [email protected] Act, personal information is collected, and will only be used for the purposes of NNEC obtains criminal reference checks from those that candidate selection are offered positions Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. The visit www.nnec.on.ca Board wishes to thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. Sioux Lookout Bulletin Want Ads/News Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - Page 15 Handi Transit receives charitable status Michael Pelham years. However it wasn’t ment of the community,” Howie said additional fund- STAFF W RITER until recently that they Howie said. ing may be sought from the OW that the trans- stepped up the efforts. More Although Handi Transit Trillium Foundation. portation service ambitious attempts were started running its services “We hope to get a cou- Nin Sioux Lookout made to apply for the status five days per week at the ple of years worth of op- which the elderly and disa- after forming its own entity, beginning of this year, some erational funding,” he said. bled depend on to get when the Town partnered setbacks have forced serv- “It’s definitely a service that around town has been given with the Sioux-Lookout & ices to return to operating is needed in the commu- official charitable status, Hudson Association for only two days a week. nity, from school aged chil- those involved in running Community Living and the Issues included getting dren through the the operation hope it will Sioux Lookout Seniors Ac- insurance reinstated for the demographics of this town. attract more funding to be- tivity Centre, along with bus once the old insurance We’re trying to achieve come self-sufficient and other organizations in town expired this summer. Al- self-sufficiency without encourage citizens to do- that use the services. though there is no definite putting the burden of cost nate money. “We were fortunate to SAFE GRAD date for services to return back on the user.” “We hope this opens some have a gentleman at Legal to five days per week, doors to additional funding,” Aid, Ian Ritchie, to lend MEETING said Al Howie, Director of some support,” Howie said. Come join us and show your Culture, Parks and Recrea- Charitable donations are tion with the Municipality, still needed from contribu- support for an alcohol and drug who also sits on the Sioux tors in town, but they will free graduation. Lookout Handi Transit now get a tax receipt for Guest Speaker: Janet Pilozow Committee. “Sioux Look- the donations, Howie said. out Handi Transit is not 100 Also, Sioux Lookout Handi Thursday, October 23 Queen Elizabeth District High School per cent self-sufficient. We Transit can partner with 6:30 p.m. Room #19 need to continually work to other organizations in town attract outside sources.” to receive funding. Howie said that Sioux “We hope to be able to Lookout Handi Transit has partner with other groups considered applying for with similar interests to Handi Transit bus. Bulletin Photo/Michael Pelham charitable status over the work towards the better-

Dr. David Cranton Optometrist Sioux Lookout Dr. David Cranton Dr. S. Gupta, Sioux Lookout .... Oct. 14-17 MD, PhD, FRCSC Sioux Lookout .... Nov. 3, 24-28 Eye Physician and Surgeon Cat Lake ...... Nov. 5-7 Appointments by Referral Only Saugeen ...... Nov. 8-9 Main Office: Thunder Bay Sioux Lookout ...... Nov. TBA Please call our office at 737-2636 (or 1-800-560-8752) for an appointment. OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY WANT ADS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 14

PUBLIC TENDER Rehabilitation of Alcona, Umfreville, Mile 7, and Hudson Waste Disposal Sites The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), Sioux Lookout District is requesting from interested parties/contractors to provide us with a quote for the final clean up and Full-Time Paint Dept. Position rehabilitation of Alcona, Umfreville, Mile 7, and Hudson Available Immediately waste disposal sites. These four sites will be permanently Looking for someone who is energetic, enthusiastic, closed on November 1, 2003 and rehabilitation work is to creative & willing to learn new skills be completed by March 31, 2004. Rehabilitation of these • Willing to successfully complete correspondence sites will be done to meet MOE/MNR standards and paint course provided by Home Hardware policies for the closure of waste disposal sites. • Assist customers in finding product needed for There will be a meeting at the Sioux Lookout District office their projects. • Mixing paint and a site visit on October 16, 2003 at 9:00 am for those • Ordering stock for specific area interested in submitting a quotation for the work. A • Assist with suggestions for painting techniques complete tender package will be supplied to all parties at and finishes the meeting. You must attend this meeting and the site • Some cashier duties required visit to be eligible to bid on this work. Interested parties • Key cutting may bid on all the sites or any combination of sites. • Position includes lifting • Willing to take out of town courses Please contact the following at the Sioux Lookout • help organize and participate in evening faux District office prior to October 16, 2003 if you are classes interested in attending the meeting and the site visit or • Hours include Saturday if you have any questions. • Benefits are available after 3 months • Salary dependant on experience Neil Reid Send resume or apply within to: Lac Seul Area Technician Sioux Lookout District Home Hardware Telephone: (807) 737-5058 Attn: Judi Friesen Box 938, 40 Alcona Drive Facsimile: (807) 737-1813 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B3 We thank all applicants, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. DENTAL CARE CLINIC Dr. Maria I.C. Ang, DDS Dentist SIOUX AL’S Cosmetic Dentistry,White Fillings, Preventative “Serving the Great Northwest Since 1972” Care/Cleaning, Tooth Whitening, Caps/Crowns, Bridges/Veneers, Nitrous Oxide Gas Relaxation TRAVEL Fishing • Hunting • Camping • Canoeing • Softball • Golf Bicycles • Court Sports • Maps • Licences • Live Bait • Ice 737-8888 Phone: (807) 737-3600 • Fax: (807) 737-1341 Rainwear • Water Sports • Team Sportswear • Footwear 26 Second Ave., Sioux Lookout Toll Free: 1-800-465-3622 Mon. - Thurs.: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ont. Reg. number: 02318859 84 Front St., SLKT • Hrs: 8am-6pm Mon.-Sat. • 737-1323

Dori’s Sewing Studio WILDERNESS KEVIN W. ROMYN 737-3674 WELDING & Lawyer, Notary Fax 737-2479 FABRICATION Corner of Loon Lake Rd. • Mobile Welding Services • Real Estate • Mortgages • Incorporations & Abram Lake Rd. – I’ll come to you! • Prompt Service • Wills & Estates • Criminal • Reasonable Rates Tel.: (807) 737-2562 P.O. Box 99 • Quilters Notions & Fabrics Call (807) 737-4475 69 Queen Street • Sales & Service 1-800-430-4229 • Sewing Machines, Sergers, Presses (Leave a Message if Not Available) Sioux Lookout, ON Mark Young FAX (807) 737-2571 P8T 1A1 • Sewing Classes • Dressmaking & Alterations 40 Prince St., SLKT, Box 185, P8T 1A3

KINGSWAY Knowles McGill Heat Wave MOTEL & Associates Heating 345 Kingsway Ave., Thunder Bay Certified We feature 24 hour •Outdoor Pool With 18 Hole General Emergency Repair Serivce. Mini Putt & Snack Bar A SHELTER FOR ABUSED WOMEN We Service •Kitchenette Suites • Laundromat AND THEIR CHILDREN Accountants •Stay 9 Nights - Get 10th Free For emergency assistance, information, support or just to talk, call What We Sell. When you need a 56 Front Street, Sioux Lookout, ON Toll Free Reservation Line Box 39 P8T 1A1 Also repair minor plumbing professional… check the 737-1438 or 1-800-465-3623 and A/C problems 1-800-571-0579 [email protected] Ph.: 737-2924 Fax: 737-2639 or Call 807-623-1223 Service Directory Toll Free: 1-800-537-5937 737-1666 SR Refrigeration GOOD NEWS and Air BOOKS ‘N’ THINGS Conditioning Your Local Commercial Gift & Book Store and 104 Meadwell Drive Residential Sioux Lookout HOURS: Tues.-Fri. 1:00-5:30 Scott Dell Saturday: 10:00-5:00 Box 3020, SLKT., P8T 1J8 CLOSED Sun. & Mon. 807-737-1528 737-4202

D&M HEATING RON FIKIS, C.A. A Division of Morgan Esso D.A. HANNAH, C.A. Furnace repairs, installation & sales M.W. MCAULEY, C.A. Morgan Esso P.O. Box 1029 P.W. SMITH, C.A. Sioux Lookout, ON. BDO Dunwoody LLP Junction Hwy. 516 & 642 P8T 1B3 Chartered Accountants Telephone Call Darrell Morgan at Tel: 807-737-2250 Fax: 807- 737-2617 61 King Street, Sioux Lookout (807) 737-1500 737-2250 (Lower Level) after hours 737-3324 Licence # 0737316 Mon. - Fri. 8 - 4:00 p.m. Dryden 223-5321

PHARMACY Sioux Pharmacy 14-4th Ave. • Seniors 10% Discount • Health and Beauty Needs Oshtugon Computers “The North’s Technology Leaders” • Full Prescription Service & Delivery • Baby Supplies • Toys • Greeting Cards • Magazines • Stationery 47 King Street Fax Your Pharmacists: Bonnie & Laurie Jefferson Sioux Lookout (807) 737-2622 737-2459 737-3434 After-Hour Emergency: Call 737-3766 Toll Free Call 1-800-716-3302 E-Mail: [email protected] PM Computer Services 5 Mill Road, Box 3079 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1J8 737-3673 Fax: 737-4441 www.pmcomputer.com

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Announcements Obituary Thank You Boats & Motors For Sale Services

Frederick Charles Meadwell Kendall - The family of Steve 1990 Evinrude 25hp, 1991 Pair Cerwin-Vega D-9 350 DINGSDA RACING TEAM your (1922-2003) Frederick Charles Kendall would like to extend Mercury 20hp, 12ft. Naden Watt speakers $450.00. 16½ Hi-performance dealer in SLKT. Meadwell passed away peace- their heartfelt thanks and ap- boat. All in excellent condition. foot, 1979 Starcraft with 80 E-Ton ATV’s, helmets, wiseco fully in his sleep on October 2 at preciation to all those who so Phone 737-2593. Merc & trailer. $2200.00 OBO. piston etc. For Sale – Fastest the Health Sciences Center in thoughtfully supported our fam- 2001 Skidoo MXZ 800 in excel- Flattrack PW50 $650. Call 737- Winnipeg, Manitoba. His family ily at this difficult time. We wish lent condition $5400.00. Whirl- 4677 or www.drt.ca.tt was by his side for his final days. to thank everyone who attended For Rent pool ceramic top self-cleaning 16-24 Years Old? He will be remembered always the funeral service. Your over- range, Whirlpool side-by-side Out of school? by his wife, Shirley, his daughter, whelming show of support to 2 bedroom apartment, in- fridge w/icemaker in door, both our family will again never be Unemployed? Jane, and his sons, Eric, Ken and cludes heat, available Decem- white in colour. Set $1200.00 forgotten. We would like to ac- Want to work? Hudson, their partners, Ted, Tara, ber 1st. $850.00 per month. OBO. Queen size headboard, knowledge and thank the On- Job Connect Employment Alan and Anna, and his grand- 737-4834 dresser & mirror, 2 night tables tario Provincial Police for your Programs, Sioux-Hudson children Lindsay, Andrew, $200.00. Phone 737-1663 Michael, Emily, Liam, Logan, professionalism and quick re- 3 bedroom house in nice area, Employment Services, sponse. We thank you for shar- $750 dollars a month plus utili- 70 Wellington St. Callum and special friend Kyle. For Sale - Pellet stove, Pro- Happy Birthday ing your good stories of Steven, ties. Available immediately. Appointments available Fred was born May 29, 1922 in pane 4 burner ranger and oven, Sweet 16 they are truly words of comfort. Please call 807-627-9074 every Thursday. Love From Your Family Sioux Lookout Ontario, the son Lund “Stalker” 16 foot boat, of Frederick Charles Meadwell To Shannon Babcock and Terry Call 737-1672 for more Korbanik, thank you. To all those 2 bedroom apartment for rent 20hp, 30hp, 40hp, 8hp, 4hp Job Fair - Senior and Elsie Gordon Brodie. info. that sent gifts of flowers, food in Hudson. Washer/dryer, fridge, Yamaha outboard motors. There is only 1 week left! Predeceased by his brothers, and baking, fruit baskets, cards stove. Very beautiful, vaulted Phone 737-1919 Sioux-Hudson Employment Dick and Jack, he is mourned by Asmunt Delivery Locally and donations, thank you. ceilings, hardwood floors, etc., Services is holding a JOB his sister, Ann, and brothers, Ken owned and operated by Tom Thank you to Dennis Brock and etc. $750.00/month. Includes 2001 Jayco Eagle Fifth FAIR on Thursday, October and Alec. In November 1950 in Asmunt. Local deliveries, Sioux staff at the Sioux Lookout Fu- all utilities. Available immedi- Wheel trailer with slide. 23rd from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Kenora, Ontario, Shirley and Fred Lookout & Hudson. Office and neral Home for your assistance, ately. Phone 737-7508. Immaculate condition. Call and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the were married, attended by Kathy residential moves. Moves to patience and understanding. (807) 223-8767. Recreation Centre. This is and Reg Hibbert. They began storage. Agent for Gardewine Special thanks to Susan Barclay Cozy single bedroom apart- your opportunity to meet with their life together in Sioux Look- North, Motopak, FedEx, ICS. for performing the services and ment available Nov. 1. Great employers who are hiring. out, where Fred built a house Phone 737-1702, Fax 737- supporting our family at this lakefront location right in town, Various employers who are overlooking Abram Lake. A strong Real Estate difficult time. Your words of 4 min. to downtown. Includes 7942, Pager 223-1715. currently hiring will be at the and proud man, selfless, coura- kindness will be remembered. fridge, range, whirlpool tub. For Sale by Owner - 4 bed- JOB FAIR to accept your geous and determined in life, Fred Thank you to all his friends, Non-smoking, no pets. Must room home, full basement. Ex- resume. Drop by and enter to loved deeply the place where he have references. First and last who took the time to share their tensive renovations, fenced Vehicles win a DOOR PRIZE! grew up and started his family – month. Phone: 737-1799. stories of Steven with our fam- yard, south facing sun porch. For more information, the Sioux Lookout area. He spent ily. To the Lion’s Club for shar- Immediate possession 97 GMC Yukon LS. CD player, call 737-1672 countless days there in the bush For Rent - 2 bedroom apart- full power group, 128,000 km, ing your memories of Steven. ment, non-smoking, no pets, $115,000.00. Phone 737-3117 and especially on the lakes, He was a good and kind person dealer maintained, blue exte- PATRICIA MANN R.M.T. whether with his many friends in washer/dryer. $850.00 per Reg. Massage Therapist who always was willing to lend Good starter home with char- rior, grey interior, new tires, Sioux Lookout or with his family. month, utilities included. Phone excellent condition. $16,000 37 Queen St. (office) a helping hand. Rest in peace 737-3470 after 5:00 p.m. acter. 1+1 Bdr. Mostly reno- Fred served as a fighter pilot in Steve, love your family. The vated. New in 2000; oil fur- OBO. Call 737-7955 For appointments and/or the RCAF during World War II, Kendall and Paul Families. Basement apartment, one bed- nace, roof, water heater. 66' x gift certificates returning to Sioux Lookout in It's True! - This car was only room. References needed. Call 150' lot, close to all amenities. please call 1945. After working for the CNR, driven for groceries and church. 737-8885 (office) 737-1601 day, 737-4182 60 Prince St. Asking he joined the Canadian Postal Only 3,000 km! 2001 Cavalier, 737-3614 (home) In Memorium evening. $85,000.00 OBO. No agents Service in 1949. He moved up green, 4 cyl., loaded, warranty please. 737-1045 the ranks rapidly, serving as Post- Why should I feel sad when Room for rent. First and last until March 2004 - New $21,900 - Sale $11,650. Call master in Sioux Lookout, Fort My Dad’s finally given, required. Call 737-7441 Abram Lake - Lakeshore and Personals Bill 737-2838 Frances, Portage la Prairie and Something he worked so Wooded Lots - Near Boat Launch Looking for my soulmate - Fort William, and as Plant Man- hard for Road off of Hwy. 72, 5 miles single male, age 42 looking ager of the Winnipeg Post Office. Everyday that he was living For Sale south of Sioux Lookout. Access Wanted for a woman age 35-45 to be Fred retired in 1978. Early in his Why should I feel scared for to Minnitaki, Pelican and The journey Dad’s soul had to my companion. I'm a good retirement, the federal govern- 1 complete set of Tama Drums. Lac Seul Lake systems. make, Care giver wanted for boy aged looking guy with brown hair ment appointed him senior ad- 737-1652 Excellent summer and winter He’s told me he got there 11 years from 7am to 7pm and I am in a wheelchair. ministrative officer for the Sports fishing! Road, Hydro and Call Joe at 737-7726 Select Lottery Foundation. In O.K. 6 h.p. Evin. 25 h.p. Evin. 12ft weekdays. 737-1473 & leave With sunsets and snowflakes Naden boat, MEC shot shell Telephone access. Lot sizes message. 8-9 am or 6-9 pm. 1984, Fred began his true retire- vary from 1.25 ac. to 4.4 ac. ment. With Shirley, Fred enjoyed Why should I feel angry when reloader, ALL in ex cond p.h. For more information call gardening, home renovation and I have an even stronger Dad, 737-2593 Live in care giver to care for 4 807-737-4595. Business Opportunity hosting family dinners. His Now he can watch over us small children. Room & board from everywhere Brand new baby items, never supplied. Please phone 737- specialty was summer barbe- Bright and spacious, built 2000, Framing Business for Sale – cues with copious amounts of That’s a power he never had used. Crib, mattress, stroller, 0048 for more information. Great extra income, great loca- 3 bedroom, 1 large bath, beef tenderloin that delighted eve- When I feel the arms car seat and carrier, motorized tion, or buy equipment and work custom built Modular Home on ryone who received leftovers. Of someone I love around me, swing. Asking $750 for all or Wanted 3 or 4 bdrm house to from home. Price negotiable. Sturgeon Meadows Road. CV, Among Fred’s creative achieve- Should I tell them to let go? individual sale. Phone 737- rent in Sioux Lookout. Call (204) Call 737-1601 or 737-4182 CA, built in DW, microwave/ 896-9022 ments, it was hard not to be Should I tell them do it now 3502. Ask for Leslie or Nicole. evening. range, maple laminate living enthralled by his famous “looney” please? Golf power cart for sale. 4 room floor, maple throughout, banks or his skillfully crafted Or when I hear laughter CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ringing far and wide, wheeled, gas powered, upgrade vinyl floor, drywall, re- GETS RESULTS! Employment stained glass pieces. In addition $1,200.00. Also 28' steel tug cessed lighting, original blue- to his love of family and of the Should I plug my ears? Fax or email your ad today! Should I run and hide? boat, running, $2,900.00. print. $89,000. Leased land. Job Opportunity outdoors, Fred was a commit- Email: [email protected] Phone 737-0429. 737-4529 Fax: 737-3084 ted church-goer in his early Why should I cry then Full-time Reporter When someone so dear, years, and served in various Requirements: Has passed into another capacities with the Anglican - Exceptional writing skills place $5000, Assault with a period and he was ordered church in those communities - Excellent communication A place with no hate, no fear. where he lived, including being Weapon, Assault a Peace to submit a sample of skills, both written and When I see a rainbow Court Rector’s Warden at St. Martin- Officer, and Fail to Attend blood to the DNA data verbal So bright and curvy, - Sensitivity to community In-The-Fields in Winnipeg. The Should I be distressed? in Brief Court. After spending 108 bank. issues family wishes to thank the com- days in pre-trial detention Should this unnerve me? Sioux Lookout Court - Ability to meet deadlines passionate emergency staff at When I see sunshine he was sentenced to one Breach of Probation, - Knowledge of St. Boniface Hospital and the - October 7 Light up everyone, day concurrent on each Mischief Under $5000, Sioux Lookout and Health Sciences Center. We ex- Should I not smile? Continued from pg. 8 surrounding area press our appreciation also to Should I not have fun? charge and given 12 Breach of Conditional - Vehicle an asset Dr. Kaufmann, and Ms When I see children in their seek employment, and months probation with the Sentence Some training available. McDiarmid and the GA5 neurol- youth follow the rules of Tiki- conditions that he report, Roger McKay, 33, ogy staff at the Health Sciences Send resume with Discover things and play, nagan Child and Family keep the peace, be of good Sioux Lookout, pleaded cover letter and references Center. A memorial service was Should this make me angry? Services. behavior, reside in Big guilty to Breach of Pro- to: held at Cropo Funeral Chapel, Should I feel dismay? Dick MacKenzie, (Winnipeg), on October 8 with Why should I feel grief when Trout Lake, abstain from bation, Mischief Under Editor The Right Reverend Canon My father’s feeling joy, Mischief Under the purchase and consump- $5000, and Breach of Sioux Lookout Bulletin William Oakley. According to He knows that we’ll re-unite, $5000, Assault with a tion of alcohol, not attend Conditional Sentence. Fred’s wishes, he was cremated. Box 1389, The Father and His Boy. Weapon, Assault a Peace any premise where alcohol After spending 11 days in Sioux Lookout, ON Interment took place October João Pimental Tavares, P8T 1B9 11 at St. Andrew’s on the Red December 23, 1929 – Officer, Fail to Attend is sold as its primary pur- pre-trial detention he was Fax: (807) 737-2300 cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the October 3, 2001 Court pose. Additionally he was ordered to spend the bal- Email: family would welcome dona- Thanks for watching over us Derek McKay, 20, Big prohibited from possessing ance of the conditional [email protected] tions to the War Amps CHAMP the past two years, Papa. Trout Lake, pleaded firearms, ammunition or sentence in jail and also Or drop off at program for child amputees Mom, David, John, Joe, Tony, guilty to Mischief Under explosives for the 12 month given 20 days concurrent. 40 Front Street (1-800-250-3030). Christine, Kyle & Danielle Page 18 - Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Sioux Lookout Bulletin SPORTS Sioux Lookout is SPORTS CENTRAL

Larry Kobster, 53, of Peter J. Witcraft, 37, of Ankeny, Iowa, has been Boone, Iowa, has been MNR Report fined $300 for having two fined $200 for having two walleye over the limit. walleye over the limit. Ministry of Natural Resources Joseph Arnold, 59, of The group and Witcraft Sparta, Wisconsin, has had been checked by been fined $300 for conservation officers on engaging in fishing other boat patrol. Twenty-one people conservation than by angling. On Aug. 7 James F. Ries, 47, of were fined $8000 for officer. Dereski was fined Arnold tied fishing line Plymouth, Minnesota, has natural resource violations $1000 for having four baited with a hook and a been fined $400 for having Jeffrey M. over-sized walleye. Their leech to the end of a dock six walleye over the limit. VanDerMeer, 22, and rods, reels and fish have while he was fishing. He was stopped during a Tanis E. Dereski, 24, of been forfeited to the Conservation officers routine road check June 28. Ear Falls, have been fined Crown. found a herring gull hooked Robert Labak, 60, of $2500. VanDerMeer was William C. Delullo, 61, on the line and released the Chicago, Illinois, and Philip fined $1500 for angling of Nobelsville, Indiana, and bird. Zobel of Hanover Park, without a license, Alex G. Petty, 36, of Steven Munz, 26, of Illinois, have been fined possessing too many Fishers, Indiana, have been Aurora, Illinois, has been $600 each for having eight walleye and making a false fined $500 each for having fined $50 for angling with walleye over the limit. statement to a eight walleye over the limit. two lines. James Gargulak, 59, Footloose and Fancy-Free! Delullo, Kobster, Arnold Ruslyn Hagen, 60, Allen Congratulations to Toi Koivukoski on graduation from and Munz had all been Robarge, 59, and Thomas Carleton University with his Doctorate in Political SACRED HEART PARISH checked by conservation Randall, 58, all of Rice Science. Toi is a Professor at University of Ottawa and officers on aircraft patrol. Lake, Wisconsin, have Carleton; Toi and Lieann are enjoying living in Ottawa. Bazaar & Tea Douglas E. Cook, 36, been fined $200 each for A special thank you to all those special teachers in Sioux Jeffery M. Jenison, 42, having seven walleye over Lookout who believed in Toi and offered encouragement Saturday October 18 Brian A. Barkey, 36, the limit. and support. And a huge thank you to our community Gregory A. Uitermarkt, 37, In each case, the fish for all those who sponsored financial support in bursaries 2:00 - 4:00 at the KC Hall all of Pella, Iowa, have each were forfeited to the and awards to assist with his education over the years. Congratulations Dr. Toi, from all your Family. Eveyone Welcome been fined $250 for having Crown. eight walleye over the limit. Two Thunder Bay men, Brian Werpny, 42, and Roy Begall, 43, have been fined PUBLIC NOTICE $100 and $150 respectively NOTICE for trespassing. On Aug. 2 SLASH PILE BURNING an officer found the men’s This notice is to inform you that Bowater Canadian Forest Products will conduct slash pile burning operations FINAL vehicles parked on the edge on the Caribou Forest, within the Sioux Lookout District. Operations will be commencing on or after October 27, of a river, on Brightsands 2003. The objective of this slash pile burning is to increase the available land for natural and artificial CURLING Road. The road is closed to regeneration, improve aesthetics and reduce wildfire hazards. Registration public travel by motorized vehicle for recreational Junior Curling Fees $75.00/person purposes. The road is about 100 kilometres north of All Registrations must be Highway 17. The men had received by been fishing. 9:00 p.m., Thursday, The public is encouraged October 16. to help protect its natural resources by reporting Registration can be made during the day violations to the local MNR between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. office or anonymously to We will be open Thursday, October 16 Crime Stoppers at from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to accept 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). registrations.

Maps identifying the location of slash pile burning will be available for public viewing at the Ministry of Natural Resources between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at the Sioux Lookout District Office and by appointment at the Bowater Canadian Forest Products Inc., Sioux Lookout Office. For specific information about this program, please contact one of the following: Steve Allen John Bastone Sean Horan Ministry of Natural Resources Bowater Canadian Forest Valley Fire Protection and P.O. Box 309 Products Inc. Services Limited Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A6 P.O. Box 568 881 Victoria Avenue East Tel: (807) 737-5040 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1B1 Thunder Bay, ON Fax: (807) 737-1813 Tel: (807) 737-7280 P7C 1B2 Fax: (807) 737-7281 Canada Tel: (807) 475-3330 Tel: (807) 475-3377 Sioux Lookout Bulletin Wednesday, October 15, 2003 - Page 19 SPORTS Sioux Lookout is SPORTS CENTRAL

QEDHS Warriors home schedule MENO YA WIN Oct. 29, 12p.m. Girls Volleyball and Boys Jan. 30, 12:30p.m. Aquinas Boys Volleyball and Basketball versus Ignace Girls Volleyball and Boys 7p.m. - Boys Hockey Medical Society Senior Girls Baskeball Dec. 9, noon Basketball versus Red versus Beaver Brae versus Whitefish Bay Boys Hockey versus Lake Feb. 19, 10:30a.m. Bursary Nov. 8, 7p.m. Beaver Brae Feb. 3, 10a.m. - Girls Volleyball and Boys Girls Hockey versus Dec. 11, noon Girls Volleyball and Boys Basketball versus Rainy The Medical Society of the Meno Ya Win Health Centre is pleased to announce our first annual $1000.00 bursary for Thomas Aquinas Girls Volleyball and Sen- Basketball versus Atikokan River students from our region (Hudson to Fort Severn). Nov. 25, 7p.m. ior Boys Basketball versus 7p.m. - Boys Hockey Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a Medical School Boys Hockey versus Whitefish Bay versus Dryden or a Medical Residency program in Canada. Pelican Falls 7p.m. - Boys Hockey Feb. 6, 7p.m. - Want Ads Please apply in writing along with confirmation of your Nov. 28, 7p.m. versus Pelican Falls Girls Hockey versus Red enrolment in a Medical Program. Attention: Meno Ya Win Medical Society Bursary Boys Hockey versus Fort Jan. 9, 7p.m. Lake Get c/o Box 489 Frances Boys Hockey versus Feb. 7, noon - Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A8 Nov. 29, 12p.m Red Lake Girls Hockey versus Red Results! Boys Hockey versus Fort Jan. 10, noon Lake Frances Boys Hockey versus Feb. 10, 11a.m. - Call Jay at Dec. 4, 5p.m. Red Lake Girls Volleyball and Boys Girls Volleyball versus Jan. 20, 7p.m. Basketball versus Thomas 737-4207 Pelican Falls Boys Hockey versus Dec. 8 or 10, noon Dryden Page 20 - Wednesday, October 15, 2003 Municipal Vote 2003 Sioux Lookout Bulletin

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