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Vol.8, No.2 SKI CONDITIONS IDEAL i con use. Facilities are greatly improved this year with an - electric powered tow and floodlights for night skiing. The tow will be operating at the following times:- itions are excellent with all trails now in Tuesdays - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Fridays - 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Saturdays ~ 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sundays' - 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. If sufficient interest is shown in night skiing, the above schedule may be increased to include one -- other night. Ski instruction classes for b eginners and novices will be held every Saturday morning from 10:30 a.m. to 12 Noon, commencing Saturday, January |6. The Ski Club again ask the co-operation of the public in observing the following rules:- No dogs or toboggans on the hill, and no walking on the hill without skis or snowshoes. ALL VISITORS ARE WELCOME WARD FAMILY FETED ON DEPARTURE Good wishes in their new home and position were tinged with regret as many groups and organizations in Terrace Bay gathered to say their farewells to Ken Ward, his wife Marion and children, D'Arcy, Leslie and Robby. Director of Recreation in Terrace Bay for the past eight years (all very enjoyable, he adds), Ken h-as been tireless in his efforts to further all phases of recreation, both cultural and athletic, in the community. Not to be over-looked either is his good-natured wife Marion. The Wards have left to make their home in Manitouwadge. Last Thursday evening the Art Club, Ceramics Group and friends gathered in th e Art Centre for a social evening with Marion and Ken as their guests of honor. Mrs.lsobel Ferrier-proposed a toast to the departing couple and a painting of Jackfish Lake by Gertrude Boyd was presented by Mary Middaugh and Sadie Gaulin. Several organizations, as well as many of his friends, were represented at the Stag held for Ken Friday evening in the Moose Hall. Ken MacLeod of the Public School made a pre sentation of a fish- ing rod and reel from the Recreation Association Committee. On behalf of the Figure Skating Club, Jim Cumming gave Ken fishing equipment with their best wishes. A book of cartoons of humorous inci- dents in Ken's life here, the creation of Lorne O'Neil'; was presented by Jack Phillips and, on behalf of the group gathered, Jerry Papousek presen- ted Ken with a transistor and (Continued on e 7) January 14, 1965 NEW HIGHWAY SAFETY TRIANGLE A new type of highway safety warning device is beginning to appear on C anadian highways, announ ced the Canadian Highway Safety Council. This new safety red triangle is clearly visible day and night, at a distance of 1,500 feet. When a ve- hicle, for any reason, is stalled on the side of a . highway, the safety device is placed 100 feet behind the stalled car or truck. Constructed of aluminum, surfaced with red reflective material, it is always visible, day or night, in any weather condition; and there is no danger of failure from a power source. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police have-equip- ped their patrol cars with this new safety red triangle lt has been accepted in many countries around the world as a standard highway warning emblem. The Canadian Highway Safety Council recom- mends every-vehicle on Cmadian highways should be equipped with such emergency warning equipment CHRISTMAS GOES TO AUDEN During the pre-holiday rush we neglected to read the weekly bulletin from the Geraldton office of the Dept .of Lands & Forests. However, we believe our readers would be interested in knowing about "Oper- ation 90" as sponsored by the employees of the Dept. at MacDiarmid. Conducted without fanfare the operation was de- signed to bring the spirit of Christmas to ninety Indian children at Auden which lies approximately 90 miles from the base at Macdiarmid. Collecting of clothing toys, candies etc. exceeded all expecations and Santa Claus was contacted to make an appearance. The trip was made on December I8th - equipment including a portable radio (to contact Sonta) and a portable generating plant to (continued page 8)