Winnipeg Free Press

Winnipeg Free Press (Newspaper) - June 22, 2004, Winnipeg, Manitoba Winnipeg free press tuesday june 22, 2004 province a5 Amelia was dead toddlers name free press wins fight to publish it by Mike Mcintyre her name was Amelia. Baby Jane Doe ? the 16-month-old girl Winnipeg police say was badly abused and murdered earlier this month ? is no longer shrouded in secrecy. Manitoba Justice officials were initially concerned publication of Amelias first name might violate provisions of the youth criminal Justice act but after fur ther review took the position it would not. Amelias death touched off a tidal wave of Public emotions which Only intensified at the fact her identity had remained a secret because of provisions of the Yuja. The Winnipeg free press had filed a motion seeking the right to Tell the Public the Little girls first name following a flood of phone Calls and emails from citizens. This was a Good example of How constructive dialogue Between the Media and government officials can resolve issues in the Public interest Jonathan Kroft the lawyer representing the free press said yesterday. The Yuja legislation became an Issue because Amelias 15-year-old Mother is charged with criminal negligence Caus ing death and can to be identified. The free press argued publishing Amelias first name gave her some dignity in death and allowed the full identity of the teen accused to remain protected under the Yuja. If the court did to agree with the Posi Tion the paper planned to file a charter Challenge arguing the Section is unconstitutional and a violation of Freedom of expression. Darlene Papaioannou a social worker at Macdonald youth services said its important the girls memory be kept alive and the fact her name was kept secret is another example of society a failure to protect her. Papaioannou has started planning a financial Campaign which would Hon our the slain girls memory. She Hopes to create a bursary or scholarship ? in Amelias name ? perhaps to help teen mothers who Are in school. Plans Are still being finalized. Amelias Mother remains in custody at the Manitoba youth Centre. The teens 21-year-old Boyfriend Alexandro Suazo is already charged with second degree murder. Police say Amelia suffered extreme injuries to much of her body after being beaten head to toe ? Likely into a coma ? then left without medical attention for two Days. Police allege the two accused hid the injured child from the boyfriends Mother until the Boyfriend called 911 for an ambulance. An autopsy has shown Amelia died As a result of extensive Blunt trauma to her head Chest and Abdomen. Police say some injuries were caused by a fist while others May have involved an unknown weapon. marathoners denied glory to be honoured special ceremony next year will recognize top 3 women by Lindsey Wiebe t he three women in this years Manitoba Marathon who were denied their moments of glory will be honoured at a special ceremony at next years Marathon getting free airfare and accommodations. We Felt terrible that none of the winners got a Chance to be recognized said Manitoba Marathon chairman Richard Huybers. They did to get. Even 15 seconds of Fame on the no awards were Given to the fastest three women in the full Marathon due to confusion about who won the event. The problem stemmed from three other women All of whom registered for the full Marathon but mistakenly took the half Marathon course. When they crossed the finish line their scores were recorded which threw off the placement of winners. Organizers say they la Monitor Lead runners More closely next year to prevent the mistake from happening again. More changes May be in store for the 2005 Manitoba Marathon As organizers consider moving the Marathon Start and finish line from the traditional University of Manitoba site to the downtown its Centre. First place finisher Harmony hol land of Florida was thrilled to hear about the Manitoba marathons Deci Sion to Fly in the female winners next year. Its better than i Ever imagined said the elated Holland. I a so looking Forward to it. It will be just Brandi Pozniak of Saskatoon placed second in the women a division of this years Marathon. Colorado resident Dawn King placed third. Holland said she did to expect to Ever be publicly acknowledged for her win. I was speechless she said. Its been such a crazy couple of Holland and other participants might find themselves we Felt terrible crossing the that none of the finish line winners got a downtown next year. Chance to be Kevin Don recognized Nelly ceo of ? Manitoba Marathon Winnipeg chairman Richard enterprises Huybers. Corporation and future events Facilitator for the its Centre said the idea came up in conversation when he and Manitoba Marathon executive director Shirley Lumb attended the last new Orleans Marathon. A 16-time Marathon runner himself Donnelly said watching runners Cross the finish line inside the super dome sparked his interest. As a runner i be run marathons that have started and finished out doors and its been raining and it really pushes everyone a mood in the wrong direction said Donnelly. Anything a possible said Lumb. She confirmed that she discussed the idea with Donnelly but said it was still undecided. We explore All kind of options through the course of the year said Lumb. That might be one of the things that we take a look at but its no assured Lumb said the Board wont decide until fall. Donnelly said he thinks runners might like the variety of a new route. You hear some grumbling from some of the participants about How Many times they be run the same course he said. Len Rolfson who has run All 26 Manitoba marathons said he heard the Rumour of a move downtown and in to thrilled with the idea. I would like to see it stay where it is. Its a great spot now he said. Even with the new Arena i Don to know if id be in favour of even the thought of shelter from rain did to convince the runner. Its Nice to have the elements As part of the whole Marathon experience he said. Donnelly said shelter would to be the Only perk ? he thinks downtown parking would be better than parking near the u of m. In about 40 seconds i can direct you to 3,000 parking stalls he said. editorial Success Story a14 Zeiss laser with custom wavefront clinic Winnipeg 250 Portage ave. Performing wavefront & custom Ablations. Or scan Colvard Pupil Ometer and Aber Rometer used in pre operative assessments. Or. 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