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Page 7, News, Tuesday, February 11 1992 A potentially dangerous situation was resolved peace- fully after the Schreiber OPP were Called to deal with a man who threatened to kill himself and anyone who came near him. "It was a Situation low went off the deep-end, Sgt. Andy Templar of the Schreiber Detachment. The incident took place about two weeks ago, and Templar says they were noti- fied by a person that the suici- dal individual had contacted. "We received a call from a person that this individual had phoned," Templar said. "And as soon as they start phoning somebody, they're looking for help," Constables Roland, Thomas and Bannon arrived at the scene, where they dis- covered that the man was armed with a shotgun. "He threatened to shoot himself," Templar said. "And there was: some threats that if Schreiber OPP disarm man who was threatening to committ suicide with a shotgun "These things where a fel- ean be pretty damn dangerous at times and he was --- but no shots threatening were fired, and no suicide," said one was injured." Sgt. Andy Templar came out of the ing, he was going to open fe." =. Fortunately, the man was talked out of doing anything violent with the help of the person who had contacted the OPP. "The person kept talking to the individwal because they had a repore going," Templar _ said. "Our men were standing by until the individual house, with empty hands," "No shots were fired, and no one was injured," Templar added. The whole ordeal lasted about two hours, and the per- son was alone in the house, Templar said. "Once he was out of the house, he was immediately taken to the hospital for an examination by a doctor," he said. "In cases like these, if the doctor feels that no further medical treatment is required; 4 a Form One document under the Mental Health Act is issued and the patient is trans- ported up to the Lakehead Minnova wins ventilation case health issues as a priority whether or not a collective agreement is being negotiat- ed," Wilcox said. "These are issues we've got to be concerned about 12 months of the year." In an interview the same day, local union president Tom Jameus agreed with Wilcox. "As to (the court decision) having any impact on the nego- tiations, no," Jameus said. "We are having some respi- ratory problems, but we don't know if its ventilation, air, water, or what. Because we really haven't done a study we're not really sure if its posi- tively at Minnova." Jameus said that the compa- ny has hired a hygienist to come in and conduct tests at the mine. He also said that, overall, Minnova's approach to dealing with their concerns has been "excellent." "Minnova right now is tak- ing a very positive attitude towards this situation," he said. "They want it investigated and cleared up. I really can't say enough in that respect for the company. They're doing an excellent job on this." Jameus also said the main reason employees voted to reject the last offer from the company was because of the long-term disability benefits package. "The long-term disability plan is a taxable item," Jameus said. "And by the time the taxes and everything are taken off of it, our members really don't have a sufficient amount of money to live on." Although Jameus said he was reluctant to talk about other aspects of the contract because it's still unsettled, he did say the union would like to see the offer improved, and that increased wages are "always" a concern. "We all have to make a liv- ing," Jameus said. "And we'd all like to make the best living we possibly can." MV ORTOP A valuable experience. The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines introduces the Northern Training Opportunities Program. NORTOP provides wage subsidies to Northern Ontario employers with valuable on-the-job training for high school and post-secondary school students. For his part, John Wilcox said there are no plans at the - moment to resume negotiations with the union. "We concluded an agree- ment in Thunder Bay on Jan. 25," Wilcox said "It was full and complete, and we think a very fair offer, which the negotiating commit- tee agreed to accept." HALLMARK PURCHASE. LIMIT ONE PER $10.00 HALLMARK PURCHASE. SUGGESTED RETAIL VALUE 20-00 Hamilton's Audio & Video 825-3521 the police came to the build- Psychiatric Hospital." Through NORTOP, employers help young people gain valuable work experience. In 1991, this program created 3,000 career-related employment opportunities. THE CORPORATION = Contact the Northern Development Office in your area for OF THE TOWNSHIP more information on NORTOP. OF TERRACE BAY It's a valuable experience for everyone. TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Quotations are required for the supply and installation of three display cases for the Terrace Bay Tourist Information Centre. Quotations for the above project will be received by: Susan Johnson P.O. Box 1207 Terrace Bay, Ontario POT 2W0 807-825-9721 (B) 807-825-9576 (Fax) Up until 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 18, 1992. Specifications for the above project are available by contact- ing the Tourist Information Centre - 807-825-9721. The low- bers or any quotation will not necessarily be accepted. y NORTHERN TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM Contact also: Community Futures, Simcoe Plaza, BE WATER SMART. TERRACE BAY ; Schreiber Municipal Office, 608 Winnipeg Street, SNOWMOBILES inistry 0 ARE DEAD WEIGHT ON ICE. ¥) mae Development SCHREIBER Ministry of and Mines THE ROYAL Tourism ~ Reyes - Ontario ae of LIFE SAVING and SOCIETY CANADA ~ Recreation ert