The Sioux Lookout Bulletin

Volume 18, No. 61 www.siouxbulletin.com Wednesday, January 6, 2010

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Municipal election this fall

New Life Assembly serves Christmas dinner

Figure skaters off to regional meet

Christmas Ice Candle service offers solace

See 2010 on page 2

See CHRISTMAS on page 2

See FIGURE on page 18

See ICE on page 10

A new day, a new yearThe sun rises on 2010 in Sioux Lookout, a spectacular sight, at 8:07 a.m.

Shayla CybulskiSTAFF WRITER

NO R T H W E S T E R N Ontarians are invited to attend an upcoming

public information session held by the Ministry of Natural Resources in regard to the proposed insect pest management plan for 2010.

The sessions scheduled for January 26 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Sunset Inn and Suites in Sioux Lookout, and in Lac Seul First Nation January 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with additional sessions held in Red Lake, Ear Falls and Slate Falls First Nation, will outline the MNR’s options for managing jack pine budworm infestation in the new year.

Jack pine budworms affect hundreds of thousands of forest hectares in Northwestern

MNR to hold public information sessions

Ontario, defoliating valuable trees. Budworm infestations usually occur every eight to 10 years, lasting two to four years.

Based on past research the MNR is considering some areas for aerial spraying with an insecticide known as bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki, or Btk. If approved, spraying will begin near the end of May.

Information displayed at the public sessions will remain available from January 28 to February 26 at the MNR offi ces in Red Lake and Sioux Lookout during regular offi ce hours. An information package will be available at the Sioux Lookout Public Library and at the Travel Information Centre.

For further information contact the Sioux Lookout MNR offi ce at 737-1140.

Bulletin Photo/Tim Brody

Tim BrodyASSOCIATE EDITOR

A very special present, well worth the wait, arrived New Year’s

Day for Anna Lee Kejick and husband Eli of Pikangikum.

Anna Lee Kejick spent her birthday, December 18, and Christmas Day at the Meno Ya

First baby of 2010Win Health Centre awaiting the birth of her fourth child.

At 12:46 a.m., January 1, Jordan River Kejick entered the world, delivered by Dr. Joe Dooley, weighing in at seven pounds, nine ounces and measuring 50 cm in length.

“It came as a surprise,” said Anna Lee Kejick, commenting

that her baby boy picked New Year’s Day to be born.

“To me it’s an honour,” stated husband Eli of his son becoming the fi rst baby born in Sioux Lookout in 2010.

Jordan will be welcomed home by two brothers and a sister.

Several Sioux Lookout businesses and organizations donated a special New Year’s baby basket full of things to help mom, dad and new baby out.

Donating were The Bargain! Shop, Cheers!, Bloomin’ Wild Flowers, Roy Lane, the Wellington Inn, Remedy’s Rx, The Bootlegger, DJ’s Gas Bar, Johnny’s Fresh Market, and the Meno Ya Win Health Centre.Bulletin Photo/Tim Brody

Anna Lee Kejick, newborn son Jordan, and husband Eli.

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A full course turkey dinner C h r i s t m a s

Day was provided free of charge by the congregation of New Life Assembly in the spirit of the season that it’s better to give than receive.

“It went really well. We had around 70 people who came and it was really awesome,” commented Pastor Philip Smith.

“Some were older couples that came that just didn’t have family around. Some were young people who came by themselves because they were alone, and we had some people from the street that came and people from the church gave turkeys along with other people in the community. Tommy Lee, the cook at the Wellington, volunteered to do most of the cooking and then we had a family who decided to change their focus of Christmas from getting gifts to making a difference so they brought out their family

Christmas Day Community Dinner provided by New Life Assembly


SIOUX Lookout residents will head to the polls

October 25 to vote for a mayor and six councillors.

The Municipality

2010 municipal election year in Ontarioof Sioux Lookout has begun advertising a notice of nomination for offi ce on its web site at www.siouxlookout.ca.

Anyone thinking of running in the election should contact Linda Spence, Deputy

Returning Offi cer, or Mary MacKenzie, Clerk, at the municipal offi ce, or call them at 737-2700.

A nomination must be signed by the candidate and may be fi led in person or by an agent on

any day in the year as of January 1, 2010, and anytime, during regular business hours, up to and including September 9, 2010, or on September 10, nomination day, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

The prescribed nomination fi ling fee of $200 for mayoral candidates and $100 for other candidates must accompany the nomination form. A nomination must be certifi ed by the deputy

clerk or the clerk before such person becomes a certifi ed candidate for the offi ce to which he or she is nominated. Forms with photocopied or faxed signatures or e-mailed forms will not be accepted.

members… some from out of town and they came over and cleaned up, mopped floors, cleaned dishes… it was just really, really good,” Smith commented.

Food for the Christmas Day community dinner was provided by members of the New Life Assembly congregation, who also helped out with preparing the dinner.

This is the third year

the church has held the Christmas Day dinner.

“I’m teaching our church the old concept that there’s always room for one more… and nobody needs to be alone at Christmas,” Smith concluded.



New Life Assembly served up a full course turkey dinner Christmas Day.

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“I really enjoy seeing the young kids out skating and having

a good time with their parents,” said Molstad Realty Ltd. owner Barb Molstad, commenting on the free skating her company sponsored December 27 at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena.

Molstad Realty Ltd. provides Christmas season fun“It’s also nice to give

back to the community at Christmas time,” she added.

Many people took advantage of Molstad Realty’s generosity, lacing up to have some fun.

“I think it went really well,” Molstad stated.

Molstad Realty Ltd. has been sponsoring the free skate for six years.

Bulletin photos by Tim Brody


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Former Sioux Lookout residents Ken Atwood, left, torch bearer George Nickerson, and Ryley Atwood at the Olympic Torch Run in Huntsville last month.

Greetings and Happy New Year from Huntsville!

I thought readers might be interested in a once-in-a-lifetime experience which a former and proud resident of Sioux Lookout recently had.

I had the privilege of carrying the Olympic Torch in Huntsville on Day 62 as it winds its way over 42,000 km to Vancouver. Thousands of people lined the main street of Huntsville, including former residents Ken and Ryley Atwood, to witness history in the making. I dedicated my run to my parents John and Irene Nickerson who, on the same day,

celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. My parents ignited a flame inside of me to find joy and growth through sport, which to this day I remain

grateful. You may recall that

in 1988, while on its way to Calgary, the Olympic flame stopped in Sioux Lookout. At the time I was part of

a committee which planned and delivered an Olympic celebration to town. Dr. Jon Morgan and I drove to Dryden, lit the flame in a small “miner’s lantern”

and carried it back to Sioux Lookout where it shimmered brightly for the duration of the games.

Jon and I reminisced about Sioux’s celebration

just before Christmas when Dawn (Sayers) and I returned home for Christmas with family. These two Olympic Torch relays serve as a pair of very special memories for me and link my very happy past in Sioux Lookout with my joys of today in Huntsville.

Best wishes to all the wonderful residents of Sioux Lookout for a great 2010.

Yours Truly,George

NickersonHuntsville

1 Practice on something small at fi rst. The next time your friends ask you to go for coffee, say, “No, thanks. I’ll pass this time.” Chances are you’ll shock them.

2 A stunned silence often follows when you say no. Don’t make a big deal of it. Just say, “See you later. I’m off.” And be gone.

3 Give yourself something else to do – not something that’s a drag, but something that you really want to do. Something physical will help dispel the fear of never being included again. Go for a walk or a bike ride, spend an hour at the gym, or give yourself extra time on the Internet. Make it your time.

4 The next day, if these friends pass the closeness test, ask them to join you at the

gym, on the Internet, or going for a walk. Be active and make things happen.

5 Close your eyes and practice saying no to someone you secretly admire. Would you like him or her as much if he/she said yes to your secret desires? The person who says no has power. It will free you to follow your own path and develop your strengths. Give yourself some positive feedback about what you’re doing. Be good to yourself. You’ve taken the fi rst step.

6 It isn’t easy. If you don’t make it the fi rst time, take some time out to fi gure out what went wrong. Don’t beat yourself up. It takes time and practice to say no successfully, without regret. Now, turn around and do it all over again. Say no three times a day, keeping track of

each one and giving yourself a nod when you’ve done it.

7 Your next task is to daydream – let your mind wander. Give yourself 20 minutes to dream, and turn into your thoughts and fantasies. Self-hypnosis and meditation are both means of going into yourself and fi nding both mental power and peace. Both produce their own highs without any side effects. It’s the ultimate mind game. Daydreaming is a good way into self-awareness. You learn to focus from freewheeling mentally and you learn about who you are.

8 Now, say yes to something you really want. Take some steps toward making it happen. If you want to change your body image, for instance, take a long walk

or start an exercise program. Say no to chocolate cake and other temptations. Give yourself a stroke for staying in control. You’re in charge of your own body. Learn to love and respect it. It will work better for you if you do. You need a strong body to make your mind strong. Take one step at a time.

9 Don’t tell everyone about the deal. Even the closest friends have a way of taking you away from your goals, especially if they can’t manage to achieve their own. This is about you talking to you, about you gaining control over your own mind and body.

10 Don’t cut yourself off. If you have an adult you can trust, tell them what you are doing. Even make a contract with

them when you have set some goals. Ask your confi dante not to interfere, just to be a sounding board. Perhaps they’ll help provide a treat, like putting in some cash for concert tickets. Ask them to be willing to refuse you the cash if you give it all up. Friends are there for the tough times too.

11 It’s a mind game, remember? Shout no as loudly as you can. Can you say it? Can you do it? Yes, you can, with time and practice.

12 Find something to laugh about every day. A deep down belly laugh is better than any workout or alcohol high. Learn to look for the absurd things in life. Sure, life is hard, but lighten up. Laughter is better than champagne – it bubbles through the darkest hours, eases your mind, and lets you free.

Saying no to alcoholFollowing are 12 tips to help a person say no. They’re taken from the booklet “Safety Awareness 1st Programs.”

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From the archives... January 7, 2004

A MASSIVE Lac Seul conservation reserve has been pinpointed as a forest area worth protecting in the future, and now the MNR is fi nding ways to take steps

in order to manage that conservation effort.

Lac Seul Islands Conservation Reserve one step closer to regulation

NEWS:

THEY GO about their jobs of trying to make Sioux Lookout the best place it can be, but residents might not realize that working toward that

goal has placed several municipal employees into important positions within provincially recognized associations.

Municipal employees fill big shoes provinciallyNEWS:

THE recent dump of snow in Sioux Lookout might have a few people grumbling as they shovel their driveways, but it’s good news for

crosscountry skiers according to Nordic Nomads President Jeri Graham.

Nordic Nomads hard at work improving ski trailsNEWS:

SIOUX Lookout residents got a chance to strap on their blades for some fun and perhaps work off a few holiday pounds last Friday at the Rec

Centre. The free skate, sponsored by Molstad Realty, is something owner Barbara Molstad said she would like to make an annual holiday event. Molstad commented the reason her company sponsored the skate was that she thought it would be a nice gesture after New Years, especially for kids, due to the fact that New Years seems to be a holiday primarily for adults.

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• Shovel • Antifreeze, windshield washer fl uid • Sand, salt or kitty litter for traction • Traction mats • Tow chain or rope • Compass • Cloth or roll of paper towels • Warning light or road fl ares • Extra clothing and footwear • Non-perishable food and water • Axe or hatchet • Small tool kit

Be prepared and practice safe winter drivingSafety in Canada

By Tyler J. MoffittTHE SAFETY ADVOCATE

Winter is really here, and this time of the year can be hazardous due to weather and road conditions, as well as the increase in motor vehicle traffi c. Bad driving habits such as speeding and aggressive driving are two of the major causes of motor vehicles crashes. We all need to slow down and drive to the weather

and road conditions. Tailgating also attributes to many crashes throughout Canada. Leave more space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you. Stopping distance on snowy roads

are at least doubled or more, and even longer on icy roads. EmergenciesJust last year in one part of Nova Scotia, some storm-struck travellers spent the night on the highway. Well over 1,000 vehicles were stranded—some for up to 14

hours—with no food or water! If you were stranded like these unfortunate travellers, would you be prepared? It’s important to be prepared when travelling during the winter season due to the cold weather, and the possibility of snowstorms that can strike at any time.

An emergency can happen at anytime and anywhere! If you become stranded while travelling, having basic supplies in your vehicle will provide some comfort and

help keep you safe. You don’t have to look far for what your vehicle survival kit (bag) should include. Public Safety Canada, as well as Emergency Management Ontario has some valu-

able information on their websites. Here is a sampling of some of the items you should include in your vehicle emergency survival kit (bag):• Booster cables • Ice scraper and brush • Road maps • Matches and a “survival” candle in a deep can (to warm hands, heat a drink or use as an emergency light) • Fire extinguisher • Methyl hydrate (for fuel line and windshield de-icing) • Flashlight and batteries • First-aid kit with seatbelt cutter • Blanket • Whistle • List of contact numbers • Working cell phone that has a fully charged-battery, and is hands free. Continued next page


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Area ServicesAboriginal Family Support Program Friendship Centre. Candice Goretzki 737-7521

Aboriginal Healthy Babies Healthy Children's ProgramCandi Edwards 737-7922

Aboriginal Head Start Program Clarise Henrickson 737-7519

Aboriginal Healing & Wellness Friendship Centre.Charles Williams 737-1903

ADD/ADHD Support Group (Quarterly Meetings) 737-2086

Ah-Shawah-Bin Sioux Lookout/Lac Seul Victim Support Services 737-1700 or 582-9800

Alanon 737-2006 or 737-1485

Alcoholics Anonymous 737-2744,737-3123 or 737-4142

Alzheimer Society of Kenora District 1-800-682-0245

Anokeewin Wiichiiwaawin Employment Program Employment Services and Drop In Centre. Jennifer Thomas 737-1903.

Anti-Racism Committee 737-1501

Arthritis SocietyBarb Lacalamita 737-1437

Cancer Patient Transportation ProgramHazel Mills, 737-7447 or 737-3606. 24 hr notice preferred.

Can-Help Program, Canadian Mental Health AssociationFamily Liaison Worker 1-877-311-0117

Can-Help Program, Canadian Mental Health AssociationPeer Support Mental Health and Justice 1-877-311-0117

Catholic Women’s LeagueFor meeting times and information, call Nicole Carnochan 737-8137

C.B.L.S. Radio -1240 and 1340 AM mornings 7:45 to 8:00, evenings 5:10 to 6:00

Chamber of Commerce 737-1937

Community Counselling & Addiction Servicesoutpatient treatment program 737-1275

Community Food Bank 25 Fair St. Mon-Fri 9a-1p, Mon & Thurs 5p-7p 737-7499

Community and Domestic Violence Action CommitteeCall for information 737-1700

Community Wellness Program 737-2214

Crisis Response Services Crisis line 1-866-888-8988

Diabetes Program737-4422 or toll free1-888-507-7701all are welcome

Drug and Alcohol Program Friendship CentreBrian Logan 737-1903

First Step Women’s Shelter 737-1438, 24 Hour Crisis line 1-800-465-3623

Friends of Cedar BayBeth 737-7459

Genealogy GroupMeets every 2nd Thursay of each month. Vera Kameda-Lacroix 737-2321

Integrated Services for Northern Children 737-3200

Ka-Na-Chi-Hih Specialized Solvent Abuse Treatment Centre- Laurie Vaudrin, Outreach/Intake Worker (807) 623-5577

Learning Centre, Sioux-Hudson Literacy Council - 737-8022

Legal Aid Ontario Legalhelp for low income people 737-3074

Legion Ladies Auxiliary, Br. 78 Meets first Tuesday every month. 737-3365

Life Long Care Programprovides Aboriginal Support Services. Peggy Cutfeet 737-1903

Lions ClubTracy Goretzki 737-0767

It’s M.O.M.S. Callpeer support for breastfeeding mothers. Call Amanda at 737-2292, ext 34.

Multicultural Youth Centre Terry-Lynn Jewel 737-1501

Nitawin Community Development Corporation (Aboriginal Housing) 737-4574

NEP-Needle Exchange Program 737-2292, 737-1275

NW Health Unit 737-2292

Ontario March of Dimes Achieving Success ProgramVirginia Head 737-8073

Ojibway Power Toboggan Club737-1976 or Gail 737-4447

Out of the Cold Shelter25 Fair Street 737-7499

Parent Support Program 737-2214

Patricia Centre for Children & Youth 737-2086

Preschool Play Group Deb 737-3465

Postpartum Peer SupportCall Amanda at 737-2292, ext 34 or Eva at 737-1275.Rotary Club 737-7777

Salvation Army737-4686 Open Tuesday's & Saturday's

Scouts CanadaContact Todd Martelle 737-2993

Sexual Health Clinic 737-2292

Sioux Lookout-Hudson Association for Community Living 737-1447

Sioux Lookout-Hudson Minor HockeyVice President Andy Schardt 737-7122

Sioux-Hudson Employment Services 737-1672

Sioux-Hudson Literacy Council Johnathon Baum 737-8022

Sioux Lookout Best Start Hub Debra Toppizini 737-3253

Sioux Lookout HOG Chapter Contact Rick Jaworski 737-2226 or 582-3482

Sioux Lookout Gymnastics Club Contact: 737-1677

Sioux Lookout Travel Information Centre 737-1937

Sunset Women’s Aboriginal Circle 737-7922

SWAC Prenatal/Postnatal Support Program Iris Wujanz at 737-7922

Toastmasters of Sioux Lookout Ralph Ireland 737-2284

Waninawakang Aboriginal Headstart Child CareClarise Henrickson 737-7519

SchoolsCornerstone Christian School 737-4473

Hudson School 582-3311

Queen Elizabeth High School 737-3500

Sacred Heart School 737-1121

Sioux Mountain Public School 737-3480

ChurchesSt. Andrew’s United Church 737-3131

Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church 737-3760

New Life Assembly 737-2843

Believer’s Fellowship 737-3839

Hudson Believer’s Fellowship Community Church 582-3252

Calvary Baptist Church: 737-3293

St. Mary’s Church 737-2790

Church of the Good Shepherd, Anglican Network in Canada737-7725

The Area Services Directory is available for non-profit groups to list a name and telephone contact number as a quick reference for residents and visitors. Contact The Bulletin at 737-3209 to

inquire about listing your organization’s information.

Grilled Steak and Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 top round steak, cut 3/4” thick 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed 1 tsp. olive oil For Marinade: 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. fresh thyme 2 large cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. steak sauce

1 tsp. crushed red pepper

Instructions:In a large bowl, combine vinegar, olive oil, thyme, garlic, steak sauce, and red pepper. Pour into plastic resealable bag and add steak, coating well. Seal bag and refrigerate for at least six hours, turn occasionally. In a medium bowl, toss asparagus with olive oil. Preheat grill to medium heat. Place steak and asparagus on the grill

and cook over medium heat. Grill steak for 10-12 minutes and asparagus 9-12 minutes, covered.

Grilled Potato Wedges

Ingredients: 2 lbs. potatoes, un peeled, scrubbed 3 tbsp. olive oil 1/2 tsp. paprika

Instructions:Cut the potatoes half into even-sized wedges, but make sure they are large enough not to fall through grate. In a large bowl, mix olive oil and paprika. Add salt and pepper. Coat the potato wedges with the mixture. Place the potato wedges on the grill and barbecue over direct medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown, crisp and cooked, turning once. Serve with you favorite dip.

Out of town/city tripsHave a full tank of gas/diesel, and ensure you have your oil level checked. Other fl uids such as transmission, brake, and steering are other important fl uids to have

checked. Before venturing out on any trips, I always phone a family member or friend in my town, as well as the people who I am travelling to see—to let them know that I

am on my way—and my expected arrival time. Checking the local media and road authority by telephone, as well as their websites for weather conditions and closures before leaving from home is another best practice. Also, listen to the local radio station during your journey for updates.

VisibilityCheck your windshield wiper reservoir tank and make sure it is full with the good stuff, rated for –49C. I have had good luck with windshield fl uid rated for –45C,

but I would never go lower than that! Inspect the condition of your wiper blades for wear and cracking as they may be in need of replacement. Give yourself extra time to safely prepare your vehicle before venturing out by clearing the entire vehicle of snow and ice. And that includes the pocket at the base of the windshield where the wipers rest and collect snow and ice, which can block air intakes and hamper defrosting by keeping the glass cold.

TiresAre your tires’ treads in good condition, as well as the correct tire pressure? Looking at my vehicle’s owner manual, it states to check tires once a month or more, as

well as the spare. My owner’s manual also states when it is time for new tires. Take the time to check the condition of your vehicle’s tires and read your owner’s manual. It is recommended by the tire experts to think about having winter tires installed during the winter season. Quebec has made winter tires mandatory. All-season tires ap-parently harden at 7C; and no longer fl ex grip the road surface properly. Only winters tires—identifi ed in Canada by a snowfl ake on the sidewall—are soft enough to fl ex properly in winter. And the treads are designed for traction and braking in snow, ice or both.

Tyler J. Moffi tt is a volunteer fi refi ghter and emergency responder, as well as a continuous improvement advocate.


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New Years Moonset and Sunset

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•1 in 5 people hospitalizedwith H1N1 have ended up inintensive care and/or on ventilators.

•Half of those inhospitalwithH1N1havebeenunder 24 years old.

•Morepeople havebeen sick thisyear from the�u compared to thepast 5�u seasons.

• At least 1 in 3 peoplecould still get H1N1.

• Flu season continuesuntil April.

Bulletin Photo/Tim BrodyBulletin Photo/Tim Brody

Friends of Cedar Bay invite members of the community and visitors to town to stop in and warm up, enjoy a hot drink, read a book or play a game and meet new people every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at their Cozy Cabin at Cedar Bay on the shore of Pelican Lake. Pictured: Shannon Brody and Bentley in front of the Cozy Cabin January 2.

Cozy Cabin Saturdays at Cedar Bay


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SIOUX Lookout residents grieving the loss of a loved

one during the holiday season found solace in the annual Ice Candle Memorial service, held December 22.

“Christmas can be a particularly diffi cult

Ice Candle service offers Christmas comforttime,” said Reverend Aileen Urquhart of St. Andrew’s United Church.

Participants gathered at St. Andrew’s to start the service, which featured comforting carols and prayers, as well as the reading of the names of the departed with a candle lit for each person.

Bulletin Photo/Shayla Cybulski



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The ceremony in 2009 was part of a longstanding tradition, started by Sioux Lookout’s churches in response to a need from the community.

“It started eight years ago out of a concern raised by people who were working with cemetery services,” explained Urquhart.

“They noticed folks were wanting to access the graves of relatives who had passed away.”

Urquhart said the services offer grievers the opportunity to remember their deceased friends and family over the holidays.

“To have a service that would recognize and acknowledge it, and to do something concrete might help. It will never take away the pain, but it could help,” she said.

“Most of what I heard was that people appreciated it.”

The ice candles were placed in front of the churches, at gravesites, and were scattered throughout the cemetery. Volunteers created and placed the candles.

“We are very grateful for all the people who made it happen. There’s a huge amount of work that goes into making sure we have all the names, and making the candles and placing them,” said Urquhart.




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Queen Elizabeth District High School - Sioux Lookout – Clinton Bruetsch, Principal, Box 548, 15 Fair Street, Sioux Lookout ON P8T 1A9 Telephone: (807) 737-3500 Fax: (807) 737-1979

1.0 Intermediate/Senior Teacher – English and Special Education quali�cations preferred. Ontario Teacher Quali�cations required. Effective January 29, 2010. File #T-0910-41

Applicants wishing a part-time assignment may apply and be considered for a portion of this assignment.

Ontario Teacher Certification with qualifications in the appropriate divisions and special quali�cations where the position warrants are required.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12, 2010. Interested candidates should apply to the principal with a complete resume and covering letter, referencing the �le number and including the names of three professional references. One must be a recent/immediate supervisor with authorization to be contacted under the terms of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the Ontario College of Teachers Certi�cate of Quali�cations must be included. Recent graduates should include university transcripts and practicum teaching reports

Con�dential information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

This board is an equal opportunity employer.

Keewatin-PatriciaDistrict School Board

2009-2010 School Year

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Larry Hope, Director of Education Dave Penney, Board Chair

In Anticipation of

Cooperative Education Night School Teacher

Queen Elizabeth District High School Sioux Lookout, ON

File #T-0910-42Continuing Education – Cooperative Education Night School Teacher – Effective February 1, 2010 to June 25, 2010 – 110 hours. Cooperative Education quali$cations preferred. Ontario Teacher Quali$cations Required. Rate of pay - $39.87 per hour.

You have Ontario Teacher Certi$cation with quali$cations in the appropriate divisions and special quali$cations where the position warrants.

Interested candidates should apply to the attention of the undersigned. Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 12th, 2010. Interested candidates should apply with a complete resume and covering letter, referencing the $le number and including the names of three professional references. One must be a recent/immediate supervisor with authorization to be contacted under the terms of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. A copy of the Ontario College of Teachers Certi$cate of Quali$cations must be included. Recent graduates should include university transcripts and/or practicum teaching reports. Please apply to: Judy Lynch, Human Resources Of�cer, 79 Casimir Avenue, Dryden, Ontario P8N 2Z6 Tel: 807-223 5311 ext. 249 Fax: 807-223-1299

Con�dential information provided by applicants will be used for the purposes of this competition only and will be protected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

We thank all applicants; however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

This board is an equal opportunity employer.

Keewatin-PatriciaDistrict School Board

2009-2010 School Year

www.kpdsb.on.ca

Larry Hope, Director of Education Dave Penney, Board Chair

COURTIN BRIEF

Sioux Lookout CourtDecember 22

Resist Arrest, Theft Under $5000

Gilbert Ash pleaded guilty to resisting arrest and theft under $5000.

On the theft charge he was sentenced to 10 days custody.

On the other charge he was sentenced to 10 days custody to be served consecutively.

AssaultFrank Carpenter, 40,

entered into a 10 month peace bond in exchange for having a charge of assault laid against him withdrawn.

Cause a Disturbance, Breach of Undertaking

Marcel Corbier, 33, Sioux Lookout, pleaded guilty to causing a dis-turbance and two counts of breaching his under-taking by failing to ab-stain from the purchase, possession or consump-

tion of alcohol.On one of the breach

charges he was sen-tenced to one day cus-tody concurrent with time served, which was seven days in pre-trial detention.

He received the same sentence concurrently on the other charges.

Assault, Breach of Undertaking

Gabriel Duplessix, 24, Sioux Lookout, pleaded guilt to assault and breaching his un-dertaking by having communication with a person he was ordered not to.

On the assault charge he was given a sus-pended sentence of nine months probation.

On the breach charge he was fined $400.

AssaultRoxanne Bunting en-

tered into a 10 month

peace bond in exchange for having a charge of assault laid against her withdrawn.

Breach of Undertaking

Ursula Hudson, 22, Big Trout Lake, pleaded guilty to breaching her undertaking by fail-ing to abstain from the purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol.

She was sentenced to one day custody concur-rent with time served, which was 11 days in pre-trial detention.

AssaultRoy Gray, 42, Sioux

Lookout, pleaded guilty to assault.

He was given a sus-pended sentence of nine months probation.

AssaultJemima Sakakeep,

37, pleaded guilty to as-sault.

She was given a sus-pended sentence of nine months probation.

Breach of U n d e r t a k i n g ,

Trafficking a Substance, Operate a Motor Vehicle While Impaired

Raymond Cromarty, 37, Big Trout Lake, pleaded guilty to traf-ficking in a substance, operating a motor vehi-cle while impaired and two counts of breaching his undertaking by fail-ing to abstain from the purchase, possession or consumption of alcohol.

On the impaired charge he was sentenced to 30 days custody and given a two year driving prohibition.

On each of the breach charges he was sen-tenced to 30 days cus-tody to be served con-currently.

On the trafficking charge he was sentenced to 30 days custody to be served concurrently and was given credit for 30 days in pre-trial deten-tion.

He was also ordered to provide police with a sample of his DNA and was given a 10 year weapons prohibition.


A 34-year-old Sioux Lookout man was stabbed numerous

times after an alcohol fuelled argument on the evening of December 23 at a Sioux Lookout apartment.

Man stabbed in Sioux Lookout

The man was treated at the Meno Ya Win Health Centre.

A 38-year-old Fort Severn woman was arrested by Sioux Lookout OPP and faces charges of aggravated assault and breach of probation.

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DRUG CHARGES AT FORT HOPE AIRPORT

On December 28 Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service

Police intercepted a package containing a shipment of illegal drugs at the Fort Hope airport.

N i s h n a w b e - A s k i Police Service seized a street value of approxi-

mately $3600 worth of drugs. Drugs seized included Percocets and OxyContin prescription drugs.

A thirty-six- year-old Fort Hope First Nation woman was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. She is to appear in court February 11 in Fort Hope.

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After 92 wonderful years, Beatrice Pearl Southall went to be with the Lord. She passed on, surrounded by her family, on Sunday December 27th 2009 at the Meno Ya Win Health Centre. Beatrice is predeceased by her parents William and Juliana Morrison, sister Margaret Stark, and brother William Morrison Jr. She is survived by her husband John

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Southall continuedSouthall, son Calvin (Beryl) Southall, daughter Deborah (Kenneth) Bittle, 5 grandsons Jeffrey, Ryan, David, James and Stephen, and 3 great – grandchildren Kaia, Micael and Xavier. Beatrice was born in Sioux Lookout on June 12th, 1917, to William and Juliana Morrison. She spent her early years in Sioux Lookout, later moving to Winnipeg. At the age of 19, after completing training as a bookkeeper, Beatrice returned to Sioux Lookout to work in the office at the Hudson Bay Company. On May 29th 1946, Beatrice and the love of her life, John Southall, were married. They provided a loving home for their two children, Calvin and Deborah, as well as many foster children. Beatrice and John had a mutual passion for sharing God’s love with children. Together they ran weekly hobby classes and in 1957, along with other members of their church, founded the Happy Haven Bible Camp. In 1973 Beatrice and John built the Lamplighter

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Motel, which they operated for the next 10 years. After retiring from this venture they purchased a condo in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico where they wintered for 11 years. During that time they welcomed many locals and travellers into their home. Her later years were spent in Sioux Lookout, where she and John opened their door to all who would come in. Whether you knew her as Beatrice, Mom, Grandma, Auntie Bea, or Mrs. Southall, she will always be remembered as a warm caring person who would drop anything to share a cup of tea, a conversation or a good game of dominos. Funeral Services for Beatrice Southall were held on Wednesday December 30, 2009 at the Calvary Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Tom Castor officiating. A private graveside service followed in Northway Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations may be made to the Charity of Your Choice through the Sioux Lookout Funeral Home, Box 1449, Sioux Lookout Ontario P8T 1B9.

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One and two bedroomapartments available. Call 737-3853

ArtsCan Circle vis-its Sioux Lookout

Students at QEDHS were treated to inten-sive arts workshops hosted by professional musicians and a visual artist during the week of December 7 to 10.

The group also vis-ited Pelican Falls First Nations High School during the afternoon of December 9.

The group of artists was part of ArtsCan (www.artscancircle.ca), an organization that brings professional art-ists and musicians into small, remote communi-ties to promote the arts. The workshops were sponsored in full by the Friendship Centre thanks to the efforts of Candace Goretzki.

The group consisted of Wendell Ferguson, an award winning guitarist and singer songwriter; Katherine Wheatley, an

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emotive songwriter; and Suzie Vinnick, a virtuo-sic guitarist/bassist/vo-calist and songwriter.

The trio was in Sioux Lookout in November playing an extremely well received concert as part of the Sioux Hudson Entertainment Series. The group put on an encore perfor-mance December 8 at the Legion. The visual artist was Leland Bell, a renowned talent who has had a long history of promoting the arts.

The music workshops ran throughout the day and consisted of ev-erything from beginner guitar and singing to advanced guitar, song-writing and playing the blues. On the first day the school was treated to a concert which in-cluded a surprise per-formance by Leland Bell singing his original songs in Ojibwe. Great thanks to local musi-

cian Tony Kay for pro-viding the sound system and working the sound board.

Bell showed two classes his painting process from beginning to end, as well as shar-ing stories of his art and his life. Many creative pieces came from stu-

dents during their brief time under Bell’s tute-lage.

The event could not have been such a success without Carol Teale, Executive Director, as well as road manager for ArtsCan Circle.

This visit turned into a partnership that brought

together the Nishnawbe-Gamik Friendship Center, Queen Elizabeth District High School, Pelican Falls First Nations High School, community members, as well as the Legion which graciously do-nated the space for the Tuesday night concert.

The week was a huge success with more than 100 students participat-ing and learning about music and the arts, as well as life.

Submitted by Jon Armstrong

QEDHS music

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AN unexpected visitor has led Sioux

Lookouter Marlie Squires down a path she never expected, and she is doing her best to encourage others to get involved, too.

“About this time last year we noticed a feral cat looking for meals around our bird feed-ers,” Squires explained.

Squires and her hus-band Doug, feeling a tug at their heartstrings, started to feed the cat, along with the birds.

“We started put-ting out cat food in our woodbin and quickly ac-quired a feral woodbin cat,” said Squires. “She ate the cat food, hunted the mice at night, and left the birds alone.”

A few months later, however, Squires had a new problem. The feral

Sioux Lookout woman helps Second Chancecat gave birth to five kittens, leaving Squires with the need to find homes for five semi-wild kittens, as well as fixing the mother cat.

“Our local bylaw of-ficers have limited re-sources and posters looking for homes for kittens didn’t quite cut it,” said Squires.

Luckily, an organiza-tion in Dryden came to the rescue.

“An Internet search put me in touch with Second Chance Pet Network in Dryden, who said with no hesita-tion, bring us the kittens and we will foster them until they are ready for adoption,” explained Squires.

“They also loaned us a trap in hopes of catching mama cat to have her fixed in order to prevent future kitten explosions.”

Spurred by Second Chance’s quick help, Squires decided to

give back. She, along with Christine Stever and Rebecca Tibbs, got together and asked Second Chance what could be done in Sioux Lookout.

“They suggested that we could become the Sioux Lookout chapter of the Second Chance Pet Network as they are currently in the process of becoming a registered charity,” said Squires.

“We have a lot of big plans,” explained Second Chance director Ann Owens. “We need any help that we can get.”

Second Chance hopes to get a shelter running that will service Sioux Lookout, Dryden and Ignace, as well as sur-rounding areas. The shelter would be based in Dryden.

“Dryden is the larger area,” said Owens. “We have the vets here, and it’s easier for people from out of town to get

here.” So far Second Chance

has taken in 19 cats and kittens and 13 dogs from the Sioux Lookout area, in addition to more than 149 animals from the Dryden area. Owens has been in conversation with the Sioux Lookout bylaw officers and all agree that getting a shel-

ter running in Dryden is the best choice.

“Why not work to-gether?” asked Owens. “It just makes sense. Let’s do this together and get it done.”

Second Chance re-mains the receiving point for unwanted animals at their current shelter next to Triple

F Pet Supply on King Street in Dryden. Those interested in becoming part of Sioux Lookout’s Second Chance chap-ter can contact Marlie Squires at 737-4493, Christine Stever at 737-2060 or Rebecca Tibbs at 738-0021.

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Three of the five kittens born to a feral cat in Marlie Squires’ woodbin.


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Sioux Lookout Flyers 2009/2010 Game Schedule

AWAY HOME DATE TIME LOCATION Wisconsin Mustangs Sioux Lookout Flyers Wed, Jan 06 7:30 pm Sioux Lookout Wisconsin Mustangs Sioux Lookout Flyers Thu, Jan 07 7:30 pm Sioux Lookout Sioux Lookout Flyers K and A Wolverines Tue, Jan 12 8:30 pm Tourn. Centre Sioux Lookout Flyers Fort William North Stars Wed, Jan 13 7:30 pm Fort William Sioux Lookout Flyers Fort Frances Lakers Tue, Jan 19 7:30 pm Memorial SC Sioux Lookout Flyers Dryden Ice Dogs Wed, Jan 20 7:30 pm Dryden Sioux Lookout Flyers Fort William North Stars Fri, Jan 22 7:30 pm Fort William Sioux Lookout Flyers Fort William North Stars Sat, Jan 23 7:30 pm Fort William Fort William North Stars Sioux Lookout Flyers Sat, Jan 30 7:30 pm Sioux Lookout Fort William North Stars Sioux Lookout Flyers Sun, Jan 31 2:00 pm Sioux Lookout Sioux Lookout Flyers Fort Frances Lakers Tue, Feb 02 7:30 pm Memorial SC Fort Frances Lakers Sioux Lookout Flyers Sat, Feb 06 7:30 pm Sioux Lookout Fort Frances Lakers Sioux Lookout Flyers Wed, Feb 10 7:30 pm Sioux Lookout Sioux Lookout Flyers Dryden Ice Dogs Sat, Feb 13 7:30 pm Dryden Sioux Lookout Flyers Fort Frances Lakers Tue, Feb 16 7:30 pm Memorial SC Sioux Lookout Flyers Dryden Ice Dogs Thu, Feb 18 7:30 pm Dryden Fort Frances Lakers Sioux Lookout Flyers Fri, Feb 26 7:30 pm Sioux Lookout

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SIOUX LOOKOUT FLYERS HOCKEY: AN EXCITING EXPERIENCE

It has been an entertaining and successful season so far for the Sioux Lookout Flyers Junior “A” Hockey Club with many games that left the fans on the edge of their seats. The Flyers have proven that they are a gritty, hard working team that never gives up and represents the town of Sioux Lookout with pride. The Orange and Black have twice come storming back from a three goal deficit to earn wins - once on October 9 against the Fort Frances Lakers in Fort Frances and again on December 19 against the K and A Wolverines in Thunder Bay.

The Flyers home games have been thrilling from start to finish with five contests going to extra time, including two overtime victories over the K and A Wolverines and

an epic 4-3 shootout win over the arch rival, second place Dryden Ice Dogs on December 7.

During this intense and memorable game the Flyers erased a two goal deficit to tie the game at three in the third period. After overtime solved nothing the game went to a shootout where it took seven shooters from each team to decide who would emerge with the win. Galen Matyjanka was the hero for the Flyers, scoring the game winning goal.

Sioux Lookout defenceman A.J. Wensley has been an offensive force for the Flyers, leading the team in scoring with 30 points in 33 games. A.J. is also second in points by an SIJHL defenseman.

The Flyers have star goaltender Jordan Giguère between the pipes. He has been named one of the three stars of the game on several occasions and has brought the

hometown crowd to its feet many times with highlight reel glove saves.

Flyers forward Nathan Brown has been a big part of the team’s success this season, combining offense with edgy physical play and excellence in the face-off circle.

The two newest Sioux Lookout Flyers, Dwight Lee and Darren Turner, have been excellent additions to the team.

Lee is an explosive sniper who earned three points in under one minute in his Flyers debut December 3 against his former team the Fort Frances Lakers. Turner is a true power forward who can score a highlight reel goal, dish out a crunching hip check, and drop the gloves.

The Flyers feature four players from Sioux Lookout; Ian Alcock, Nelson Rosiak, Shayne Kakegamic and Alex Beaulne. Clinton Morris from Big Trout Lake is also on the roster. All five of those players have worked hard for their home town team.

Going into the Christmas break the Flyers are in third place

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out of five teams in the SIJHL standings which will give the team momentum heading into the crucial second half of the regular season. The Orange and Black will be working hard to maintain their third place position in the

standings, which could potentially set up a first round match-up with the Dryden Ice Dogs in the playoffs. It would be a hard fought and memorable series.

Overall, the second half of the season promises to be even

more exciting. Hang on to your hats, hockey fans, unless a Flyers player earns a hat trick that is.

Submitted by Maurice Morin, Sioux Lookout Flyers


S P O R T SShayla Cybulski

STAFF WRITER

NOW halfway through the skating season,

members of the Sioux Lookout Figure Skating Club are sharpening their skills in preparation for the regional competition to be held in Kenora near the end of this month.

The Sunset Country 37th Annual Interclub Competition will be held at the Keewatin Arena in Kenora January 29, 30 and 31.

The Sioux Lookout club, whose programming started in September, features both experienced senior skaters and a learn-to-skate group called CanSkate. The fi gure skating programming runs for 10 weeks prior to the holiday season, and continues 10 weeks into the new year.

“We have 18 senior skaters going to the upcoming competition in Keewatin,” said Donna

Figure skating club to compete in Kenora

Brunton, who directs the senior skating program.

“The Sioux Lookout club always does very well,” said Vicky Anderson, another director.

“We’re a fairly small team, but there have been times we’ve been awarded a trophy for having the highest percentage of medals.”

The skaters are working hard to prepare for the competition, with senior skaters putting in about eight to 10 hours a week and CanSkate participants averaging around two hours of practice weekly. Their skill building has also been helped by various testing activities, some of which are taking place in Kenora in January.

“It helps the skaters progress to the next level in skating,” explained Anderson.

Directors say that membership has increased greatly this year, with a 20 to 25 per cent jump in participating skaters.

“Our numbers are up, which is a really good thing,” said Brunton.

Anderson said this increase is partly thanks to Sioux Lookout hosting last year’s regional competition, giving the club more local exposure.

“It was very good exposure for the club. A lot of local businesses sponsored us, and a lot of the girls’ friends and families came out to watch,” she said.

The club’s last hurrah takes place March 28 in Sioux Lookout with a fi nal performance highlighting the skaters’ talents.

“It’s a great chance for the community to come out and see the progress the girls have made,” said Anderson.

With a busy skating schedule, both locally and in the Northwestern Ontario region, Anderson said the girls in the club are doing well.

“We’re positive. We’re all looking forward to the next few months.”

A.J. Wensley of the Sioux Lookout Flyers was given top honours by the SIJHL and Sportop Marketing, being named their Player of the Month for December.

The 5’10”, 195 lb defenseman has 30 points in 33 games.

A.J. Wensley earns Player of the Month nodBulletin File Photo


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Review of Proposed Insect Pest Management Program Information Centre

Participate

The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) invites you to attend a public information centre to review and comment on the proposed Insect Pest Management Plan to control Jack Pine Budworm infestation for 2010.

The Jack Pine Budworm is the most destructive insect pest affecting the jack pine resource in Ontario. Between 2004 and 2009, defoliation affected hundreds of thousands of hectares in northwestern Ontario.

Tree damage and mortality caused by the Jack Pine Budworm can signifi cantly reduce wood supply, alter habitat for many plants and animals, increase fi re hazard, and impact on aesthetics. To reduce these impacts the Ministry of Natural Resources is developing an Insect Pest Management Plan.

The proposed Insect Pest Management Plan outlines the management options and draft project proposals being considered for managing the infestation of Jack Pine Budworm in Red Lake and Sioux Lookout Districts. Options may include: changing harvesting schedules, no action, and the aerial spray of the insecticide Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies kurstaki (Btk).

The purpose of public consultation is to provide the public with an opportunity to review, and comment on the proposed operations so they may be considered in the planning process.

Public information centers will be held from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.at the following locations:

• Red Lake on January 26, 2010 at the Red Lake Ministry of Natural Resources Downstairs Boardroom

• Sioux Lookout on January 26, 2010 at Sunset Inn & Suites

And in the following locations:

• Ear Falls on January 27, 2010 at the Ear Falls Legion from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

• Lac Seul First Nation, January 25, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The material displayed at the Information Centers will also be available from January 28 to February 26, 2010 at the Ministry ofNatural Resources’ Red Lake and Sioux Lookout District Offi ces from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. After business hours, viewing may be arranged by contacting the individuals listed below. Please call ahead to ensure someone is available to assist you with the review. Comments and submissions on the proposed Insect Pest Management Plan are requested to be sent to the individuals listed below, by February 26, 2010.

The Ministry of Natural Resources will consider all comments received. The fi nal formal public involvement opportunity for the Insect Pest Management Plan is tentatively scheduled for March 17, 2010 - April 16, 2010.

Based upon the analysis of the pest management options, the Ministry of Natural Resources has proposed a selected course of action that includes the aerial spray of the insecticide Btk beginning on or about May 31, 2010. The recommended product is a bacterium found naturally in soils that has been used successfully worldwide as a biological pest control agent. The purpose ofaerial spraying with Btk is to reduce the amount of future defoliation of jack pine trees and to prevent further damage and mortality.

There is an opportunity during the Insect Pest Management Planning process to seek resolution of issues with the Ministry of Natural Resources Regional Director in accordance with the compressed issue resolution process developed in conformity with Part D, Section 7.5.4.1 of the Forest Management Planning Manual (2004). The last date to request issue resolution is April 16, 2010. The Ministry of Natural Resources is collecting comments and information regarding this Insect Pest Management Program under the authority of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act and the Environmental Assessment Act to assist in making decisions and determining further public consultation needs. Comments and opinions will be kept on fi le for use during the operating term of the applicable forest management plans and may be included in study documentation which is made available for public review. Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (1987) personal information will remain confi dential unless prior consent is obtained. However, this information may be used by the Ministry of Natural Resources as public input on other resource management surveys and projects. For further information regarding this Act, please contact, Trevor Park at 807-727-1344 (Red Lake), or Glen Niznowski at 807-737-5037 (Sioux Lookout).

For further information on the Insect Pest Management Planning process, contact any one of the following:

Dave New, Project Manager Gregg Lloyd, Plan Author Kevin Pruys, ForesterRed Lake District Offi ce Red Lake District Offi ce Sioux Lookout District Offi ce227 Howey Street 227 Howey Street 49 Prince StreetRed Lake, ON P0V 2M0 Red Lake, ON P0V 2M0 Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1J9Tel.: 807-727-1383 Tel.: 807-727-1347 Tel.: 807-737-5040

Submitted By:LETA ELSNER

“THEY say the ice is safe.” That’s the mysterious rumour

often circulated at this time of year among the outdoor fraternity; no one knows who “they” are or where there is information started. But in the early weeks of every winter, a few outdoor enthusiasts take it as gospel and have close calls or pay with their lives, as occurred this past weekend in central Ontario. Consequently, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) reminds

everyone yet again that no ice can be considered 100% safe for travel by any motorized recreational vehicles or trucks, especially at this time of year.

To avoid ice risks, the OFSC recommends that snowmobilers ride open, land-based, OFSC trails whenever possible. OFSC clubs provide many trails that avoid water crossings altogether and also provide many bridges and culverts to pass over known water safely.

If you do make the personal choice to travel on ice by snowmobile, wait until a marked stake line is in place and

No ice is safe despite what they might say cross only when you can follow it from shore to shore, without stopping on the ice. While ice crossing is never a sure thing, snowmobilers can also reduce their risk by:

• Never travelling on ice because “they” say it is safe.

• Understanding that ice conditions may vary from day to day, from hour to hour and from place to place.

• Checking ice thickness before riding onto any frozen water. At least 15 centimetres (6 inches) of clear, hard ice is needed to support one snowmobile.

• Never travelling on ice alone, at night or after consuming alcohol.

• Avoiding slushy ice, untracked ice, or ice near moving water.

• Staying off ice early or late in the season or after any sudden and pronounced melt, thaw or rain.

• Wearing a buoyant snowmobile suit and carrying ice picks.

Remember, you always enter ice at your own risk; neither the OFSC nor its member clubs accept any responsibility or liability for ice crossings or variations in ice conditions.

The OFSC is committed to proactive leadership in promoting safe, responsible riding, on and off Ontario snowmobile trails, by building safer snowmobiling knowledge, attitudes and behaviours through rider education, safety legislation development and enforcement. For more information, visit ofsc.on.ca

For further info, please visit www.ofsc.on.ca or contact: Leta Elsner (705) 739-7669



S P O R T S


THE Sioux Lookout Flyers were look-ing for a win to be-

gin 2010, but the visiting Dryden Ice Dogs snatched the win for themselves blanking the hometown Flyers 3 – 0 January 2 at the Sioux Lookout Memorial Arena.

Dryden Mayor Anne Krassilowsky dropped a special opening face-off puck while wearing a Flyers jersey, making good on her promise to do so after Sioux Lookout won the Mayors Attendance Challenge in November.

Things were fairly even in the action packed fi rst period with the Ice Dogs getting nine shots on net to the Flyers seven.

Flyers blanked by Ice Dogs in close contest

Both teams had some nice scoring chances, but both goalies were sharp and up to the task.

The fi rst period ended 0 – 0.

The Ice Dogs drew fi rst blood about three minutes into the second period cour-tesy of Brenden Church.

Jon Mitchell rippled the mesh for the Ice Dogs about halfway through the period to put the Ice Dogs up 2 – 0.

The Flyers again had some terrifi c scoring chanc-es, but didn’t have the ener-gy the Ice Dogs had during the period, most of which was played in the Flyers end.

The Ice Dogs remained in control until about the halfway mark of the third period when the Flyers got their wings back under them and created several

scoring opportunities for themselves with some fast, physical and well coordi-nated play.

Despite a revived Flyers team, the Ice Dogs man-aged to score one more time courtesy of Justin Lightfoot before the period ended.

The Ice Dogs went on to win 3 – 0, a score that should have been closer, but for bad luck on the Flyers part in not being able to fi nd the back of the net despite some great chances.

The Ice Dogs just hung

on for a win the following evening in Dryden, edging the Flyers 5 – 4.

The Flyers have just a handful more home games this season.

Their next home game will be tonight at 7:30 when they welcome the Mustangs from Wisconsin.

The Flyers will spend most of January on the road, returning home to take on the league leading Fort William North Stars January 30 and 31.




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