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Vol. 9, Issue 29, April 16, 2005
Royal Canadian Legion District H convention another Chapleau success The second the Northeastern Ontario territory from was the presentation of Parry Sound to North an award to Comrade Bay, and from Sault Betty O’Shaughnessy Ste. Marie to White f o r 7 0 y e a r s o f dedicated service River. Apart from the toward the Legion’s general enjoyment of Ladies’Auxiliary. Betty also greeting the many visitors to Chapleau, received a special t h i s y e a r ’s e v e n t recognition from the included two notable P r e s i d e n t o f t h e e l e m e n t s f o r t h e Ontario Command of C h a p l e a u i t e s i n the Ladies’ Auxiliary for her many years of attendance. First, this s e r v i c e t o t h e year’s convention was marked by an election of h i s t o r i c a l significance. Comrade André P a q u e t t e w a s By Shelley Martel An amendment to elected as District the by-law governing allCommander for a terrain vehicles was made 2-year term, the this past Monday, to first such appointment from clarify the term ATV as a Chapleau since the four-wheeled vehicle (not D i s t r i c t H ’ s 3 wheels). The ATV by-law creation. has seen some changes since its inception. The more significant one pertains to the speed limit. It now states that the speed limit is 20 km/hr. Previously, the speed limit was set at 30 km/hr but it had to be changed due to provincial traffic regulations. Drivers shall only ride on streets between 7:00 a.m. and midnight. Drivers of ATVs are to h ave an automobile Outgoing District Commander Comrade license, and are not to P e t e r Vi n t i n n e r t r a n s f e r s h i s carry passengers. Drivers responsibilities to the newly elected must also wear a proper Incoming District Commander André helmet. Paquette.
Representatives from 37 Branches of the Royal Canadian Legion gathered in Chapleau on the weekend of April 8-10 for the District H convention. It was the first time for Chapleau as host of the District H convention. L o c a l organizers, under the direction of Comrade Graham Bertrand, received many congratulations from all the participants for a very well planned convention. A total of 155 participants took part in the convention to elect officials, discuss policies and the year’s events, and present a variety of awards. This District H is comprised of 37 Branches throughout
New Principal for École Sacré-Coeur By Shelley Martel Chapleau's French Catholic elementary school, École Sacré-Coeur, welcomed its new administrator earlier this year. Mr. Patrick Venne has taken on the role of principal. A lifetime resident of Timmins, Venne attended the University of Ottawa and teachers' college at Laurentian University. B e f o r e working as a teacher, Patrick worked for 5 ½ years in Literacy, and owned his own coffee
shop business for 2 ½ years. Patrick is married and has a 2 ½ y e a r o l d daughter. His wife currently works as a hairstylist in Timmins and plans The Provincial t o j o i n him in Police will enforce this by-law, which is reflected C h a p l e a u t h i s in the Provincial Traffic summer. For now, Mr. Act. i s The township V e n n e commuting from reports that there have a l r e a d y b e e n s o m e Timmins several m i s u n d e r s t a n d i n g s days per week and r e g a r d i n g t h e s e is calling Aux Trois Moulins Motel his stipulations of the by-law. For the benefit of home away from o u r c o m m u n i t y, i t s home. The Venne citizens, and to ensure the family decided to f u t u r e p r o s p e c t s o f come to Chapleau tourism for Chapleau, all when the position ATV operators on local o f p r i n c i p a l s t r e e t s a r e a s k e d t o became available. They have vigilantly respect the byinterests in the law. Operating an all- outdoors, hunting, terrain vehicle in a f i s h i n g , a n d responsible manner will canoeing. Patrick ensure that this exciting h a d b e e n t o new advancement for our Chapleau before community will continue when working in to be a positive step L i t e r a c y. T h e Venne family finds forward for all. that the people they've met here
Township Council fine tunes ATV by-law
are very kind and welcoming. “This is also true of the teachers and students,” he states. M r. Ve n n e ' s teaching career began in Timmins with Core French, Physical E d u c a t i o n , Computers, and Special Education. He has been employed by both English and French Catholic school boards. This will be his first experience as a principal. T h e n e w principal states that his philosophy is “to assure that each child reaches his/her potential in a francophone environment, and where Catholic values are fostered”. Patrick Venne believes that one of the next challenges will be getting to know the Chapleau families and students, and he looks forward to joining the community on a more permanent basis.
Chapleau Rotary Sports and Trade Show April 22 & 23, 2005 at the Chapleau Recreation Centre