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Artwork admiration
Onlookers admired the original artwork of Atikokan Mtis artist Kristy Cameron, which was on display Monday at the official launch of award-winning author David Bouchards newest book, The Seven Sacred Teachings of White Buffalo Calf Woman. Boucharda Mtis writer from B.C.was inspired to write the book after visiting the district, and enlisted the help of Cameron to illustrate it, as well as local residents Jason Jones and Nancy Jones to provide the Ojibwe translation. The launch, held at the Rainy River First Nations new pow-wow grounds, drew representatives from First Nations communities and organizations, as well as staff and students from the Rainy River District School Board. See story A10. Peggy Revell photo
In conjunction with Phase II of the local Heritage Tourism project, designs have been selected for the banners that will be hung to help direct people through the downtown area and along the La Verendrye Parkway. The banners are being established in areas to provide wayfinding, explained Fort Frances Museum curator Paw Hawley, who sits on the project committee. We wanted artists to get involved, so we put out a call for artists to submit their artwork, Please see Artists, A5
today, she said, noting Friday also would have been Bruyeres 64th birthday. She gave a big thank-you for everyone who participated, and for making it a great day. The first one to cross the finish line was first-time participant Missy Nelson, who ran for sections of the 20-mile course along the River Road (Highway 602). I think its a great cause to come out and support, said Nelson, who has run marathons before, adding she has a family member on dialysis. The last five miles were a little harder, but it was good, she continued. When I thought that I was not able to make it, I thought about how those people feel who have to go on dialysis every other day, so thats what kept me going. Its a very important cause, said both Elaine Oster and Kathy Lampi, who also were among the first to reach the end of the walk. The great thing about the walk is Please see Dialysis, A5
Lifestyles
Pumpkin champ a four-time winner
While the number of entries was down this year, the weights were up at the 15th-annual Rainy River Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival. Only 16 pumpkins were entered, down from last years 28, but that was to be expected after the terrible growing season this year. However, last years winning weight was just 467 pounds, grown by event organizer Eltjo Wiersema.
District
Crowd comes out for sales yard party
More than 100 district farmers enjoyed an afternoon at the Stratton sales yard on Saturday to celebrate its 50th consecutive season. Operated by the Rainy River Cattlemens Association, the yard has been the focus of beef cattle marketing in Rainy River District since its formation. Also on hand for the party was Gord Hardy, president of the Ontario Cattlemens Association.
Sports
Brothers know no obstacles
The word cant simply isnt in the vocabulary for brothers Sandy Stalker and George Walsh. Stalker and Walsh (both born to the late Norah Walsh) share a common bond: their love for athletics. But unlike the usual sibling rivalry sports creates in most families, the pair rely on one another for success every step of the way.
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Kristy Cameron (foreground) and Nancy Jones signed a copy of The Seven Sacred Teachings of White Buffalo Calf Woman during the books ofcial launch Monday at the Rainy River First Nations. Written by award-winning author David Bouchard, the book was illustrated by Camerona Mtis artist from Atikokanwhile Jones helped with the translation into Ojibwe along with Jason Jones. Peggy Revell photo
tion, caution, and pride that both Jason Jones and Nancy Jones took when translating his words into Ojibwe. When you see Kristys paintings, its pretty spectacular, he added. It was every time shed send me a picture, and I would look at it and watch it grow, and its like knowing that youve got a child inside of you happening. Its a bit surreal, Id say, Cameron said about the book. Its just a wonderful experiencethe whole coming together, the ceremony, the blessings helping to realize the reality of the book. Cameron has returned to teaching full-time in Atikokan but continues to paint and display her work (her art currently is on exhibit at the Pictograph Art Gallery in Atikokan for about the next week). She also recently launched her own websitewww.kristycameron. caand her next project is painting a 12-foot long voyageurs canoe. It was overwhelming at first, Jason Jones said about working with Bouchard on the book. A teacher with the public board, Jones currently is on leave and serving as a councillor for Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation. I didnt believe anybody, Jones recalled. They said, David Bouchard came to Fort Frances and was looking for Jason Jones to do a book with him and I told the guys, Yeah, right, I dont believe you guys. I just went home that day, until I got about three different phone calls asking, Are you going to be there at 2 oclock, and I was, Oh! You guys are serious? It didnt really click in that all this was for real. The experience of working on
The first presentation of the 2009/10 tour de Fort season is Jakes Gift, a welcome addition of live theatre to round out a lineup of mainly musical performances, which takes to the stage at the Townshend Theatre tomorrow (Sept. 24) at 7:30 p.m. A one-person show with two separate characters, presented by accomplished performer Julia Mackey, Jakes Gift tells the story of an 80-year-old WWII veteran who returns to Juno Beach on the 60th anniversary of D-Day. He meets Isabelle, a 10-yearold local girl who challenges him to confront some long-ignored ghosts, especially since one of Jakes plans is to search for the grave of his brother, Chester, a talented musician who was killed during the Normandy invasion of 1944. As a dramatic performance, Jakes Gift will play with your emotionslaughter and tears will flowbut there also are lessons to be learned purely by being brought to life. Some of the shows reviews include: . . . the script and her twin performances as a 10-year-old girl and an 80-year-old manboth of which, in 60 minutes, speak more to the heart about Canadas role in WWII than a six-hour documentary. (John Threlfall, Monday Magazine, Victoria); and I am a veteran of the Second World War, and this play and its performance have made a greater impact on me than all the memorial services I have ever attended. (Antony Holland). Jakes Gift is about the beautiful moments we can spend with strangers, the legacy of remembrance, and the healing power of friendship. It also is an homage to ordinary heroism. As Jake says, I never did nuthin special. tour de Fort season passports are available for $110 each (for seven shows) at Shoppers Drug Mart and the Fort Frances Public Library. Theyll also be available at tomorrow nights first performance. For more information, visit www. tourdefort.com
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