The Nipigon Serving THE NIPIGON, RED ROCK, CAMERON FALLS, DORION, HURKETT, BEARDMORE, MACDIARMID AND ORIENT BAY DISTRICT._ VOLUME 8 NUMBER. 7 (362) NIPIGON, ONTARIO ' WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 19.72 NIPIGON COUNCIL MEETING Regular meeting of Council was held in the Council Chambers on Friday, January 28th, 1972, at 7:30 p. m., with all members present. Minutes: Nyman, Ochitwa and carried: That the minutes of the special meeting of December 31st, last, the inaugural meeting of January 10th and the previous regular meeting of January 11th last be adopted as recorded by the Clerk. Accounts Nyman, Ochitwa and carried: That the payment of accounts as listed on payment Vouchers Nos. 4, 5, and 6-72 be and the same is Hereby approved and confirmed. 1972 Tax Sale Ochitwa, Nyman and carried: That the presentation by the Treasurer of the list of lands liable for sale in 1972 for arrears of taxes be and the same is hereby recorded. Snowmobiles - Delegation, etc. Council interviewed Messrs. D. Peterson, A Jalkanen and a. Fortier, representing the local snowmobile club, regarding the rental of the municipal grader for that club's purposes. Council also considered a letter from Mrs. D. Barratt and it was resolved by Nyman, Ochitwa and carried: That Mr. A. Fortier be advised of the complaint concerning the sidewalk at his property on Railway Street being blocked by Snowmobiles etc., and that he be requested to keep the said sidewalk clear of all vehicles. Public Works Doiron, Stucco and carried: That the report of the Public Works Committee being the minutes of its meeting of January 15th, 1972, be referred to the Finance Committee for its perusal. Nyman, Ochitwa and Carried: That the Planning Board, Recreation Commission and Recreation Field Board be requested to comment on the proposal of the Public Works Committee to use the Children's Playground site at the Recreation Field for a Public Works Garage and Storage area. stucco, Doiron and carried: That the offer of Richard Fortier to purchase from the municipality its 1963 Chevrolet l/2-ton pick-up truck on a "where is, as is" basis for the sum of $300. be and the same is hereby accepted. Employment Incentive Programmes Ochitwa, Nyman and carried: That the Notification of Program Participation (Additional) under the Provincial-Municipal Employment Incentive Program 1971-72 as prepared and submitted by the Treasurer on January 26th last be and the same is hereby approved and confirmed. Council also considered a second letter from Mt J. P. Carney to Reeve I. Mutch. Town Planning Nynian, Ochitwa and carried: That the draft plan of subdivision of part of Lot 11, Plan 745, submitted by Mr. Mauno Ron-kainen to the Department of Municipal Affairs under the latter's File No. 58T-22514, be and the same is approved by this municipality subject to the submission by Mr. Ronkainen of an acceptable agreement respecting the installation of services, etc., and subject to the submission by Messrs. T. Chan and M. Ronkainen of a suitable release of any claims, against the municipality under the Agreement dated February 10th, 1971; And that the Clerk be and he is hereby authorized and directed to complete the questionnaire required by the said Department and to request clarification of the arrangements to be made un der Section 33(5) of The Planning Act respecting 5 per cent of the land being dedicated for public purposes. Solicitor Stocco, Doiron and carried: That leave be given to introduce a by-law to appoint a solicitor for the Township of Nipigon; That the said by-law be read a first and second times; That the said by-law be read a third time finally passed and numbered By-Law No. 926 of the Township of Nipigon. Taxi Rates Stocco, Doiron and carried: That the request for a rivision of Taxi Rates be referred to the Finance Committee for study and report. Recreation Commission Nyman, Stocco and carried: That Grants of $250. 00 be paid to the Nipigon Lodge, B. P. O. Elks and the Nipigon Minor Hot key Association. Board of Education Council considered a letter fror the Nipigon-Red Rock Board of Education giving details of the proposed new Red Rock Public School, and also the minutes of the Board's meeting of January 13th, 1972. Sundries Nyman, Ochitwa and carried: That the invoice dated January J.9th, 1972, in the amount of $333.19, a$ submitted by the Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association respecting con- N.S.C.B. CLUB NEWS N. S. C. B Club held its monthly meeting on February 9th, at 7:30 p. m. at Oliver Lyyski's home.' QSL's was discussed a-gain, nothing had been done since the last meeting. Oliver and Leonard was to look into the purchase of a club antenna. It was decided to subscribe to the S9 Magazine. The club is hoping to be able to using their own club members for the upcoming Fall Fishing Festival in September, for radio communication, Matt Saari was to arrange this with the Legion, Branch 32.- It was decided to purchase NSCB letters for the vehicles, to be given to new members of the club after their 3 months probation period. The next meeting of the NSCB Club will be held March 8th at 8:00 p. m. at Leonard Martin's House on Hwy. 17. NEW LEGISLATION REQUIRES LOCAL VD REPORTING Ontario physicians are now required to report all cases of venereal disease directly to their local medical officer of health. The report, required by new legislation, must be filed within 24 hours and be sent to the Minister of Health by the local MOH within one week. The Venereal Diseases Prevention Amendment Act, 1971, simplifies this reporting procedure in order to streamline tracing of all venereal disease contacts and ensure prompt treatment of enfected persons. Patient confidentiality is still maintained. Reports can now be made by the doctor to his medical officer of health in writing, by telephone or in person. VD reporting in the past by private physicians has been lax, according to the Honourable Richard T. Potter, M. D., Ontario's new Minister of Health. "The new, less time-consuming procedure should improve results," he said, "That's what we are working toward." The amendment Broadens the term "venereal diseases" to include syphilis, gonorrhoea, chancroid, granuloma inguinale and lymphogranuloma venereum. It enables physicians to examine and treat for venereal disease any person 16 years of age or over, with that person's consent only. It also provides that no action or proceeding can be taken against the physician for acting upon consent of a person under 16 years of age, if the physician has no reason to believe that the person giving consent is under that age. ' ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS Nipigon A. A. Group. Meetings Thursday & Sunday, 8:00 p. m, at Grace United Church, for assistance write P. O. Box 285, Nipigon. Grace Church Congregational Pot Luck Supper. Sun. Feb. 27, 5 p.m. Fellowship for the whole family. The second session of the 1971-72 72 Art Class will commence on Thursday, March 2nd, at 7 p. m. in the upstairs hall of the Legion, with Ann Scollie instructing. A general meeting of the Nipigon Art Club will be held on Wednesday night, February 23rd at 8:00 p m. at the home of Anita Lange, 169 McKirdy Ave. All members are asked to attend. NIP-ROCK GLADIATORS MAT CHAMPS AGAIN Last year's wrestling team made probably the best showing any team had made in the history of the school as they won 8 firsts and 4 seconds in the NS-SSAA meet. But at this year's tournament, which was held at the High School, they did even better as they carried away 9 firsts, 3 seconds and 3 thirds. Gearldton, Manitouwadge and Wawa each entered bigger and stronger teams this year and action was fast and furious. In the 90 lb. division, Arthur Laframboise and David Potinteau finished 1st and 2nd but were hard pressed by 3rd place finished Jack Rodack of Geraldton. Our 98 lb. dynamo, Billy Gregorchuk, had little trouble winning his division as he pinned both opponents. Darrel Puphal-ski, also pinned all comers to win the 106 lbs title. An injury prevented Dale Silta from defending his North Shore Crown at 115 lbs. However, Dale has beaten both the Geraldton wrestlers earlier this year Raymond Seguin was the class of the 123 lbs. division as he pinned 3 and won 1 decision to finish first; Terry Mahoney 'also finished third in this division. The 130 lb. division was the closets of them all. Mike Gregorchuk won a hard fought decision over last year 123 lbs. champ, Dave O'Halleron of Manitouwadge, but because of an earlier loss to Jim Haney of Wawa, finished 3rd. On the basis of penalty point, O'Halleron finished 1st, Haney 2nd and Gregorchuk, 3rd. Robert Hannula clearly out-wrestled his opponent at 136 lbs. but got tired and sick towards the end and lost. Kevin Sands repeated as North Shore champ at 141 lbs, Kurt Pristanski won thel48 lb. division by pinning both opponents from Manitouwadge. At 157 lbs. David Aubut and Mack Kirton finished 2nd and 3rd respectively. Ken Kylander made an unfortunate mistake in the 168 lb. final and was pinned. Roman Kowalczyszyn pinned Detlef Jung of Manitouwadge to win the 178 lb. division. John Harper and Erich Ganth won the 194 lb. and heavyweight divisions by default. . Final point standings were: (Continued on page 2 NO 2) Clubs There will be no public skating on Saturday, Feb. 26 and Sunday Feb. 27, 1972 at Nipigon Arena. On these two dates there will be Junior Hockey between Manitouwadge and Nip-Rock Rangers, Game Times: Saturday, Feb. 26 7:30 p. m., Sunday, Feb. 27 -1:30 p. m. There will only be public , skating on Friday, Feb. 25th from 7 p.m. to 9 p. m. There will also be more hockey action in the Nipigon Arena on March 1st, 1,972 between Marathon land Nip-Rock Rangers. Same time 8:00 p. m. Come out and support your team. St. Peter's A. C. W. are holding a St, Patrick's Day Card Party in the church Hall, March the 17th. at 8 p. m. Womens World Day ot Prayer Service, Church of the Annunciation, Nipigon, at 7:45 p. m. March 3, 1972. Everyone Welcome. Tne Quimet-Dorion Women's institute will be having a DOUGHNUT SALE" on Saturday, March 4, 1972. Girls will be around Saturday morning in the Hurkett and Dorion areas. The Village Choristers'are having a Bake Sale Saturday, Feb. 26th at 2 p. m. in Zechner's Grocery Store. Come and try our other talent! No skating lessons on Saturday, February 26 th, by Red Rock Figure Skating Club. [ The local Association tor the I Mentally Retarded will be holding their regular monthly meet-ling on Thursday, February 24th, |8:00 p. m. at St. Edward's School I Nipigon. Mr. Bill Saya will be [guest speaker. Everyone welcome. Red Cross Youth in Canada supplies children with assistance for medical, dental and recreational purposes_