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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008 Nipigon-Red Rock Gazette Page 7 OPP Advisory continued... Continued from Page 2 system is based on the use of landlines and ensures that an emergency telephone call goes to the correct 9-1-1 Centre. At the same time, the system automatically provides address and telephone number information to ensure help can find the caller even if the person is unable to verbalize the location or nature of the emergency. At this point, this is not guaranteed with wireless and new Internet-based technology. Even if a consumer has registered their cell phone or VoIP telephone service and personal location with a service provider, given the portability of the technology, it is possible that a 9-1-1 call may be made from a different location. VoIP services can be used from any computer with high-speed Internet access and therefore are not associated to a specific municipal address. Cell phones may display the phone number but not the location from which the call is being made. Consequently, location information and the nearest, associated emergency agencies are not automatically available to the 9-1-1 call taker/dispatcher. To ensure the least possible delay when using VoIP or a call phone to make an emergency 9-1-1 call, be prepared to: - Give your location: include address and town or city, to enable the call taker to either handle the information or transfer you to the correct 9-1-1 centre. - Give your telephone number, including area code. - Advise the nature of your emergency. - Listen to the call taker’s instructions - depending on the location and type of incident, you may be transferred. - Stay on the line until advised otherwise by the call taker. Consumers should contact their telecommunications service providers to familiarize themselves with the options and restrictions of their telephone device and service plan in relation to access to 9-1-1. For further information: The Ontario 911 Advisory Board Website (www.oab911.ca) provides information on Internet-based telephone service and access to 9-1-1 emergency services. the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Website ( www.cr) provides information about decisions regarding VoIP services. Emergency Management Ontario provides a Fact Sheet: 9-1-1 Facts and Tips, available at www.emergencymanagementontario.ca Be Rabies Wise! Rabies is a preventable disease. It is transmitted through a bite or scratch of an animal. WITHOUT MEDICAL TREATMENT IT CAN BE FATAL. Avoid wild animals such as raccoons, skunks, bats. If you are bitten by a wild animal, you should immediately wash the wound with clean water and soap, apply an antiseptic, contact your doctor and REPORT THE INCIDENT to the Thunder Bay District Health Unit. For further information, contact the TBDHU at 1-888-294-6630 or visit www.tbdhu.com Superior-Greenstone District School Board PARENTS! SCHOOL COUNCIL MEMBERS! COMMUNITY AGENCIES! You are invited to attend a presentation on new Ministry of Education legislation that comes into effect on February 1, 2008. Safe Schools Strategy/Bill 212 (Progressive Discipline and School Safety) Topics covered: - Legislative Amendments - Education Amendment Act - Provincial Code of Conduct and School Board Codes of Conduct - Progressive Discipline and Promoting Positive Student Behaviour - Bullying Prevention and Intervention - Programs for Expelled students and those on long-term suspensions DATE: MONDAY. JANUARY 28. 2008 TIME: 7:00 p.m. LOCATION. Nip-Rock HS Gym Sale of Lands for Tax Arrears by Public Tender Municipal Act, 2001 The Corporation of the Township of Red Rock TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Monday, February 25, 2008 at the Township Office, 42 Sails St., P.O. Box 447, Red Rock, Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:30 p.m. at the Township Office, 42 Sails St., Red Rock, Ontario. Description of Lands 1) Parcel 11661, Thunder Bay Freehold being part of the east half or Lot $, Concession 5, Township of Red Rock. Property Identifier 62472-0207. Minimum Tender Amount: $6,176.02 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount. Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rest with the potential purchaser(s). The sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer Tax. The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser. For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, contact: Michael W. Groulx, CAO Corporation of the Township of Red Rock 42 Sails St., P.O. Box 447 Red Rock, Ontario POT 2P0 Telephone: (807) 886-2245 Fax: (807) 886-2793 micaroulx@shaw.ca HYDE - Mr. Gordon Victor Hyde, 75 years, of the Nipigon District Memorial Hospital, Nipigon, Ontario passed away Monday, December 24, 2007 at his residence. Gordie worked for the Hudson’s Bay Company where he purchased pelts and cut meat. He also was a meat cutter for Zechner’s Limited in Nipigon for many years. Over the years, Gordie lived and worked in Hornepayne, Pagwa River, Beardmore, Nipigon, Thunder Bay and Red Rock. He loved to be around people and was a very helpful person. He enjoyed puzzles, reading, current affairs particularly the news and was a proud long term member of A. A. Predeceased by his parents - Dora and Clarence Hyde and a brother Denis; he is survived by four children Dawn (& Thom) Lowe of Heller Town, Pennsylvania, Warrant-Officer Dean Hyde of Edmonton, Alberta, Lee Ann Hyde and Rachel Hyde both of Kenora, Ontario, Lee Ann and Rachel’s mother Gloria Hyde of Kenora, by one granddaughter Aaliyah, by three siblings - Norman Hyde of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Lois (& Bob) Eltz of Alberta, Shirley (& Wess) Watson of Winnipeg, Manitoba, and sister-in-law Lorna Hyde of Whiterock, British Columbia. Numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive. According to Gordie’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Gordon Hyde, in the care of Elliott Funeral Home Ltd., Nipigon was held on Saturday, January 12, 2008 at 11 a.m. at Grace United Church, Nipigon with the Rev. L. Roswell, Hospital Chaplain officiating. Interment of remains will be held in the spring. Friends so wishing made donations to the Parkinson Society Canada. Use caution while heating your home with wood. •Have your chimney cleaned •Be sure to have a fire extinguisher •Check your fire alarms & carbon monoxide detectors!