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WEDNESDAY, JULY 13, 2011

Printed in Canada Volume 118 Number 11

Policing costs put hitch in boat parade

By Peggy Revell Staff writer

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The OPP has attached a $1,200 price tag on helping with this years Fort Frances Canadian Bass Championship parade of boatsbut its a fee town council is refusing to pay. The issue was brought forward during Monday nights regular

meeting by Community Services manager George Bell after he received a request from the FFCBCs board of directors for the town to cover the cost. Councillors noted this fee hadnt been charged in the past. Im disappointed, said Mayor Roy Avis, noting the FFCBC is an important community event.

He also wondered how often this is going to happen when police assistance for community events like parades is needed from now on. Other councillors echoed the mayors disappointment, but didnt approve the requested amount instead recommending the FFCBC board investigate other options for the parade.

The current route sees the parade starting at the old CN Station, heading down Central Avenue and onto Scott Street, and then ending at the Sports Memorial Centre. But policing would not be required if the route was changed so that it does not go through any traffic lights. As well, council suggested the

FFCBC board request assistance instead from Treaty #3 Police. Coun. Sharon Tibbs noted they have jurisdiction given the current parade route goes along a provincial highway (i.e., Scott Street). Well follow [councils] lead, basically, said FFCBC chairman Gord Watson. Please see Policing, A7

By Duane Hicks Staff writer

Crime prevention, staffing focus of OPP commissioner

Students help prevent crime

They may be new to the force, but the presence of two OPP summer students on the streets of Fort Frances still will percolate throughout the community, preventing crime and providing role models for youths.

See story on A3

OPP Commissioner Christopher D. Lewis wants a greater emphasis on crime prevention in future. Named the successor to Julian Fantino last summer, and officially starting the job Aug. 1, the Sault Ste. Marie native dropped by the Fort Frances detachment last Wednesday to visit with officers, members of town council, and the local Police Services Board. Commissioner Lewis said he isnt looking at a whole pile of changes during his four-year term, but more crime prevention is a definite goal. Not that other commissioners didnt care about prevention, but over the years I think weve all found that preventing crime is a lot more effective way of dealing with crime than investigating, prosecuting, and jailing people for crimes, he remarked. Every penny you can spend on prevention . . . means somebody wasnt victimized. Having said that, we only have so many resources, Commissioner Lewis conceded. If I could have a million people like [local OPP Community Services Officer Cst. Anne McCoy] doing what Anne does out there, that would be great. But we still have to staff cars, answer calls for service, patrols communities, and do all that.

Its about finding the right balance and investing in the right way, he reasoned Commissioner Lewis said its unfortunate that when times are tough, municipalities sometimes look at cutting back on community policing. Thats the last thing in the world I want to do, he stressed. If were going to cut anything, I dont want to cut the preventative stuffId like to invest more in prevention. But the reality is, we still have to have x number of cars out there for officer safety issues and patrolling communities. Commissioner Lewis passed through Fort Frances as part of a tour of the North West Region last week. Were just visiting our people in the northwest, he noted. Its so far away from our headquarters [in Orillia] that I dont get here often enough. I have a real close bond with Northern Ontario, being from Northern Ontario myself. My hearts always been in Northern Ontario, so for me to get [out] and meet our people and listen to some of the things they have to say . . . thats important to me, Commissioner Lewis added, saying he just wants to be sure everybodys happy with the way the OPPs operating, and that theyre happy Please see OPP, A6

Moment of truth
Jeff Gustafson and August Collinson embraced after they found out they had won the 11thannual Castin For Cash bass tournament at Lake Despair Lodge on Saturday. The Kenora couple, who won the tournament back in 2008, set a two-day record for the event with an impressive 32.46-pound total. See story on C1. Lucas Punkari photo

Ukrainian Hall closes its doors

Perogy and cabbage roll lovers take heed: the Ukrainian Literary Society Hall, purveyors of Ukrainian culture and edibles for decades, has shut its doors.

See story on A5

Mystery of bear statue solved

By Zoey Duncan Summer reporter Ronald Momogeeshick Peters, resident artist at Camp Hill Farm in Rockland County, N.Y, happened to be checking his Facebook page when he came across a news article about a bear statue that had been found on the shore of the Seine River. He read the story and realized it was a bear he had carved from Italian alabaster and buried 20 moons ago, or about a year-and-ahalf ago. The bear, discovered last month by Cecilia Kabatay while she was out fishing, was an offering to the universe in honour of his name and the spirits, Peters said in a phone interview from Burlington, Ont. He chose that particular spot to bury it because it formerly was a meeting space where totem ceremonies took place. Peters said hes buried easily about a dozen others in this area, some of which only are accessible through portaging routes. Peters grew up along the Seine River, travelling with his family between Winnipeg and Thunder Bay and especially in the area that is Please see Bear, A6

Mining workshop being offered here

By Heather Latter Staff writer Given the potential for a mine to be built at Rainy River Resources project site north of Barwick, the junior exploration company is sponsoring a free seminar next month for adults and youths alike interested in learning more about geology. In the Fort Frances area, there really isnt much mining history, noted Kyle Stanfield, director of environment and sustainability with the company. We found that a lot of people dont really know much about mining. They sort of have an image of mining that is probably a little out of date, he added. Stanfield said mining has come a lot way from the pick and shovel miningand in a short period of time. Theres a lot more technology involved, so we wanted to find a good way to help people get some more intensive understand of what mining is all about, he reasoned. So Stanfield contacted the Mining Matters program, through the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, back in January and came to an agreement to do a three-day program here. The program, slated for Aug. 3-5 at the Confederation College campus here in Fort Frances, will be open to 35 people, both adults and youth aged nine-15. The first day will be an adult workshop while the second day will focus on the youth. Then the third day will see a combined visit to the companys exploration site. Participants are going to be learning about rocks and minerals, why they are important for our society, how minerals are used for everything from home-building to vehicles, Stanfield explained. Basically learning how to be a geologist, in a nutshella mini geology lesson, added Lincoln Dunn, the First Nations engagement specialist, noting he had a chance to see the workshop when it was being conducted at Rainy River First Nations last week. The program they developed is actually really cool, Dunn enthused. They were doing stuff with fossils and they have this thing called cookie mining. Its a chance to learn about how the mining industry develops a mine by using cookies. Stanfield said participants also will learn how to use a compass and a GPS, and simulating exploration mapping in the field. Its going to be pretty neat for people. Very hands-on, he remarked. Theyll be going outside and learning how a compass works, and going out and looking at rock in the field to see whats what. He said those interested in Please see Mining, A6

Spikers hone skills at camp

Spiking, digging, and blocking were the order of the day at the Fort High gym all last week as area volleyball players participated in the Fort Frances Vipers volleyball camp.

Flower gardens
Marvel Ricard pointed towards one of the ower gardens at Columbus Place here while Mavis Dick looked on. Many of the residents have contributed to tending the ower and vegetable gardens in the backyard of the Nelson Street complex. The residents have planned the vegetable garden, in particular, so that gardeners with reduced mobility still can participate. Zoey Duncan photo

See story on C2

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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

FORT FRANCES TIMES A7

Policing costs put hitch in boat parade

More from A1 He noted a meeting is scheduled for tonight (Wednesday), where the issue will be addressedincluding what other options may be available. Were going to follow the towns lead, he reiterated. And if we have to pay $1,200 bucks, well pay $1,200 bucks. Its a good community event so well go ahead and pay the $1,200. OPP detachment commander Insp. John Kendrick, in a letter to the town, explained the cost for police assistance with parades depends on the proposed route and other factors. Currently, one or two officers usually are assigned for the day shift in Fort Frances. If these officers were to attend the parade, they would have to leave if any calls for service came in. If given enough notice, there is a possibility that we can activate the local OPP auxiliary officer to assist if he is available, Insp. Kendrick wrote. There is no cost associated to the OPP auxiliary volunteer, although he often needs some notice to accommodate his work schedule. In years past, depending on the route, there have been upwards of five officers, plus the auxiliary, required to assist traffic control with this particular parade, Insp. Kendrick added. If this is the case this year, and with the auxiliary officer involved, a paid duty rate is $240 per officer [minimum four hours] times five, which equals $1,200. Insp. Kendrick added the option exists for the detachment commander to waive the $63.25 administration fee and the $28.75/ hr. vehicle fee, which would be done for this event.

Obituaries
TYLER JORDAN ROMYN
It is with great sorrow that the family of Tyler Jordan Romyn announces his passing, surrounded by his family, on Friday, July 8, 2011 at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Tyler was born March 7, 1991 in Fort Frances to Tim and Tammy Romyn. He graduated from Fort Frances High School in 2009. In high school, he started working at the Emo Arena with Tony Bliss; it was a job that he loved and constantly could be found there. After graduating, he worked several jobs and was working with John DeGagne in construction. Tyler enjoyed being outdoors, especially in the winter snowboarding and snowmobiling. He also loved spending time with his friends and family, and was very close with his brothers. If you messed with one, you had to deal with all three of them. Tyler had a big heart and loved to tease, especially his cousin, Cole. Last October, Tyler was diagnosed with cancer; he fought very hard and was very strong during this time. He cherished the time he spent with family and friends. He hated the weeks in Winnipeg, but managed to get home to Devlin with his mother each weekend during his treatments to see family and friends. Jeremy, the week you were home from school and spent with him in Winnipeg meant the world to Ty. He leaves behind his parents, Tim and Tammy; brothers, Tyson and Tarran; grandparents, Ben and Marilyn Romyn, Wanda Magill and Rick Grenda, and Gary and Helen Magill; and great-grandmother, Phyllis Bedard. Also surviving are aunts and uncles, Debbie Pattison (Dale) and her sons, Jason and Dillon, Troy

MADELYN MARY MANLEY

With deep sorrow, we announce the death of Madelyn Mary Manley, nee Murphy, on Monday, July 4, 2011 at La Verendrye Hospital in Fort Frances, Ont. Born to Cecil and Mary Murphy on May 10, 1922, she was their first of five children. Madelyn is leaving brother, Basil and sister, Rosemary, both of Halifax, N.S. Mom grew up on Oxford Street, went to schools not far from home and, after graduating, went to Miss Murphys Business School, established and still operating today under her Aunt Teresas name. Simpsons was where she began her working career in the accounting department. John and Madelyn were united in marriage on Oct. 20, 1943 in St Teresas Parish, Halifax. Toward wars end, they moved to Winnipeg, Man., where John received his air force discharge. Their daughter, Rosemary, was born in Winnipeg and she, along with husband, Edward, and their two children, Ashlyn and Stephen, survive, along with sisters-in-law, Elizabeth (Cecil), Elsie (Al), and Betty (Don); close cousin, Marie; and many nieces and nephews, with special mention to Godchild, Cathy, and Paddy, a chosen niece. Farewell, as well, to friends made along the way. Mom was predeceased by John on Sept. 24, 1982; infant grandchild, Stephen Edward; brother, Cecil; sister, Ruth; brothers-in-law, Bill, Doug, and Allan; and sister-inlaw, Jeanette. Mass will be celebrated Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 11 a.m. at St. Marys Roman Catholic Church,

Fun Fly set to return

By Jack Elliott District correspondent Those magnificent men (and ladies) and their flying machines are back. They are unbelievable. Thousands of hoursand more thousands of dollarslovingly invested in radio-controlled aircraft. Many are scale models of some of the worlds most famous warbirds, exact to the minutest detail. Theyll all be here for your enjoyment this Saturday (July 16) during Railroad Daze in Rainy River. Come out to the Fun Fly hosted at the Rainy River Internationals airfield on Byrnes Road (one mile north of Rainy River). Come and see if you can recognize some of these models that have been flown in Hollywood films re-enacting such famous events as the Japanese sneak-attack on Pearl Harbor. Precision flying, sky-writing, and simulated dog fights are just some of the thrills you will be privileged to witness. And all for free. Dont forget to bring your camera!

Magill (Jenny) and their children, Cole, Julie, and Shaun, and Trevor Magill (Elise) and their children, Taylor, Courtney, and Kassidy; as well as Tylers girlfriend, Chelsey Craig. Tyler was predeceased by his great-grandfather, Peter Bedard and great-grandmother, Violet Helseth. A memorial service was held Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 2 p.m. at the Devlin Hall, with Jane Trivers officiating. Cremation has taken place at the Rainy River Crematory in International Falls, Mn. The honourary pallbearers were Jeremy Whitehead, Chris Mutz, Matt Mutz, Ryan Witherspoon, Jordan Davis, Ryan McDowall, Ryan Kaemingh, and Jarid Sandelovich. If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Fort Frances Community Chest c/o Green Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8. Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com

with Fr. Frances Pudicherry officiating. CWL members will form an honourary guard. A private interment will be held. The honourary pallbearers will be Paddy and John van Herksen, Diane Revus, Linda Flemming, Micaela Jensen, Tara Langtry, Della Baraniuk, and Monique Strain. If friends so desire, in memoriam donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, the ER department at La Verendrye General Hospital, or St. Marys Roman Catholic Church Vigil Candle Stand c/o Green Funeral Home, P.O. Box 427, Fort Frances, Ont., P9A 3M8. Online condolences may be offered at www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others. Pericles

Extend Your Condolences Online

Go to www.fortfrances.com and select Obituaries. Located at the bottom of each obituary is an area in which you can extend your condolences to the family.

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