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Open letter on the Falghren Report Editor's Note: Reprinted below is a copy of a state- ment by MPP Gilles Pouliot, on the Falghren Report on Northern Environment. The Report of the Com- mission of the Northern Environment justify the eight years or the $12 million spent by the Commission. The Com- mission makes some wor- thwhile and. interesting recommendations regar- ding participation of all residents - in development decisions. But the report is very weak in dealing with the mining and tourism sectors and almost a com- plete failure in regard to economic development and diversification of one- industry resource-based communities. : Most of the recommen- dations that I can support have been called for by Northerners for years. We didn't require an enormous research staff and millions of public dollars to develop these recommendations. If this large expenditure of time, energy and money is not to be a complete waste, then the provincial govern- ment must act immediate- ly to implement the recom- mendations on Northern control decision making and forest management. Residents north of 50 must become masters of their own fate. Perhaps the Northern 'Development Authority proposed by the Commission might help this goal. If it. were to become just one more bureaucratic body, however, it would simply add to the frustrations ex- perienced by Northerners. Unfortunately, by pro- posing this Authority with the responsibility to negotiate resource use agreements, Mr. Falghren remains a prisoner of the view that Northerners can only react to the develop- ment plans of others. Nowhere in the report does he propose methods by which government should encourage residents north of 50 to develop their own development plans. The provincial govern- ment must move quickly to resolve, finally, the com- pensation claims of the people of Grassy Narrows and White Dog. As the Commission recommends, the Reed Agreement must be repudiated and no addi- tional timber allocated to Great 'Lakes until set- tlements: with these bands are reached. The Commission is cor- rect in its criticism of the Government failure to manage the forest proper- ly. The tremendous backlog of unregenerated cut over areas must be rehabilitated. The govern- ment and industry must im- mediately commit the resources required to ac- complish. this. The present government should already be moving to re-orient the manage- ment of our forests along lines similar to the Com- mission's recommenda- tions. The accord between th New Democrats and the Liberals commits the new government to carry out an independent audit of On- tario's forest resources. We have been pressing for years that the government ensure that our forests are does not- managed on a sustained yield basis. In my view, the report does not deal with the im- portant Thining and tourism sectors in a_ systematic way. The report is even weaker when it comes to alternative for resource- dependant communities. The Commission does propose the use of govern- ment revenues from mining and forestry to establish a fund to help pay for health, recreational and educa- tional services for northern communities. This is ac- ceptable but it does not go nearly far enough. I ad- vocate setting up a Nor- thern Ontario' Tomorrow Fund using resource revenues to assist northern communities with economic development and diversification. similar to the approach used by the Alberta Government with its Heritage Fund. Northerners had hoped that this Commission would provide a blueprint for environment or sound economic and _ social development. The Com- mission has failed to fulfill its mandate. We will press the pro- vincial government to move quickly to implement the proposals of the Com- mission related. to. par-> ticipation by Northerners and improved forest management. Not because they have just been propos- ed by this very lengthy and' extremely expensive report, but because they are fong overdue and _ have been advocated for years by- Northerners. THANK YOU The family of the late David Richardson wish to ex- tend their sincere thanks to everyone during the loss of a dear son, brother and uncle. Our appreciation and respect to King's Funeral Home and to Rev. LeGrand for the beautiful service and comfort he gave to us at this time. Also. thanks to the pallbearers. To those who came to our home to of- fer condolences, sent food, flowers and donations, our utmost thanks and to the women who donated food for the luncheon following the service. A very __ special thanks to Marlene for all she did. Also thanks to those who supplied rides to the service. We are very grateful for all your kindness shown to us and we shall remember you always. WALLY, NORAH, JANET BRUCE, DONNA and FAMILIES - THANK YOU "Thanks" to all the beautiful people of the Ter- race Bay Community who organized, staged and supported the successful benefit dance on August 17, last at the Moose Hall for Joe Earle. : What each of you did is a clear signal of your care and concern for the ailing members of this community. It is, also, a gracious attempt to help minimize the emotional and material drain that illness imposed on my family. We accept your generous gesture with humility, - and | regret that it was not possible for me to be in attendance at the event. | am optimistic that a complete recovery is not too far off. And | want to tell you all that your many expressions of compassion and friend- ship is of profound importance to my family. Sincerely, Joe Earle [ro LINE TRADE APPRENTICES For various locations in Northwestern : _ Ontario This vacancy will be of interest to males and females QUALIFICATIONS: - Grade XII education or equivalent - Must be in good physical condition - This training position features: ° a 4-year apprenticeship program © agood starting salary and excellent employee benefits © classroom instruction at our Training Centre ® on-the-job training which includes: pole and tower climbing use and care of vehicles and equipment maintenance of electrical power system This position requires occasional travel in light' aircraft. Complete resume of education, ex- perience and other relevant qualifica- tions, including transcript of high school and post high school results should be sent, by October 1, 1985. Personnel Office Ontario Hydro Weng 34 Cumberland Street N. Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4L5 Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, September 18, 1985, page 5 Cutting calories Now that the hustle and bustle of high-calorie holidays is over, it's time to start thinking about shedding those unwanted pounds you may have pick- ed up. If you overindulged in food and drink, you pro- bably feel tired and maybe even a little depressed. The best way to get over this is to pamper yourself: sit back and enjoy this filling but low-calorie soup which features the delicious taste of dehydrated foods: Vegetable Soup : 4 cups water % to | cup dried vegetables (green beans, corn, peas, tomatoes, onions, etc.) 2 cubes of beef bouillon: granules Seasonings to taste such as herbs, soy sauce, or curry 1. Bring water to a boil. Add dried vegetables, bouillon, and seasonings.* 2. Simmer about 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. * As a variation, add 2 cup rice, noodles, or barley with the other ingredients, or add % to % cup dried jerky,- cut in -- bite-sized pieces. Each | cup serving of soup contains less than 100 calories, depending upon the type and amounts of vegetables, rice and meat added. continued on page 12 GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA Anyone interested in working as leaders for Brownies, Guides, Pathfinders or: Rangers, please contact: Mrs. Geri Turner 825-9467 information PROCLAMATION ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK | September 23-29, 1985 Whereas, it is understood that information is essential to the community for personal growth and education and industrial expansion, and Whereas, the public library provides the resources to access all types of and - Whereas it is recognized that the Board and staff of the TERRACE BAY, Public Library provide an essential and vital service to our community, Therefore, | Peter Romanuk, Reeve of the Township of TERRACE BAY pro- claim September 23-29, 1985, to be ONTARIO PUBLIC LIBRARY WEEK in Terrace Bay and encourage every person to call or visit our local library this week and throughout the year. \ Education Is very Child's Right! 1985 is a landmark year for special education in Ontario. As of September 1, all students with special needs have the right to an education program appropriate to their individual needs and abilities --_a big step forward for our children, for our school boards, for our teachers, and for all those who believe in equality of educational opportunity. During the last five years, Ontario school boards, teacher education institutions, teachers, and administrators have worked together to make this goal a reality. : Contact your local school board to find out about special education programs and services available in your area. Education is every child's right, and everyone's responsibility. Ministry / ep)" OLF/FEO Education Ontario Teachers' Federation Ontario The Ontario School Trustees' Council The Ontario Association of Education fe" Administrative Officials