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PAGE 10 TERRACE BAY NEWS FEBRUARY 25, 1971 ' LETTER TO THE EDITOR Surely the letter written by Mr. Harvey in your February L, 1971 issue of the Terrace Bay News has touched many hearts of your readers! "Do unto others as you would have them do unte you." Very touching! Surely the people of Ter- rece Bay and Schreiber are not so blind as to see Mr. Har- vey's intentions to convince ell the readers that we should support a Home for the aged in Nipigon or Geraldton. Then in a few years support a third home again in Geraldton or Nipigon, then the final blow to support them as we do now at an approximate ratio of twice as much as esch of these communities. If Mr. Harvey is genuinely interested, why is he not having his own community provide, why look to others to provide for him in his community. Your Reeve Mr. Csveansugh has always, to my finding, been reasonable and sensible in his thinking. To now have a citi- gen of s community remote from his own try and have the people turn against him speaks of e person looking to his own gain. At the present time we in Merathon have trouble in plac- ing residents in Pinewood Court. What evidence &s there that we would have little trouble placing them in Nipigon or Geraldton? Who would want to retire in Marathon end move to Nipigon or even less to Geraldton? I cannot see what elderly people from any of our communities would find in these two elien communities. I cannot imagine Mr. Cavanaugh leaving Terrace Bay and moving to a Home for the Aged in Geraldton} I notice Mr, Harvey has an M.D. after his name - I don't; I leave it to the elders of the community to support or con- demn hig statements on their not having medical problems in small communities. I would imagine the people of Schreiber, with no hospital in town, could easily refute his state~ ments. He stetes thet older people rely on ea doctor who has Jooked after them down through the years. How many North- western Ontario communities other than Terrace Bay can boast of having Doctors stay in a community long enough to stand in such a category? We have had an example of the trouble we can get into by listening to such men es Mr. Harvey. District or Re- gional Education has shown us that it is merely a play by our Provincial Government to cut down on Grants and have one community pick up the tab for another. There is con- siderable merit in the "rich helping the poor" but let us beware of who sets the terms. If Nipigon or Geraldton citi- gens are genuine in their thinking why are they not advo- ceting building these homes in Red Rock, Terrace Bay or Marathon - who are beering the greatest cost, and whére are residents in these communities going to go in a few short years after retirement? The people of Nipigon may be very fortunate in having Dr. Harvey, perheps he will retire there and help care for the elderly es a part time resident Physician. G. Waghorn. WEEKLY REPORT FROM THE SCHREIBER DETACHMENT OF THE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE During the past week there were three thefts reported. On February 14, 1971 ,.Constable J.C. Bosley investigated a theft from the Tripple C. Restaurant where $120. was taken. On February 15, 1971, Constable J.E. Wills investigated the theft of $75. from the Schreiber Hotel Restaurant. accident free days. Constable G.V. Lapworth investigated the theft of $120. worth of liquor from a car parked in front of the Mayfair Hotel . Motorists are once again urded to lock their vehicles when unattended. All three thefts are still under investigation. Two liquor investigations resulted in charged under the Liquor Control Act. being laid against Michael J. McGuire and Bruce Bottomley, both of Schreiber. Homemade beer or wine can be consumed if over twenty one years and kept only at the residence where it was made. You require a licence under the Excise Act (Canada) to make any quantity of beer. Douglas Moore, Schreiber, reported someone had been tampering with the CPR 1/2 ton truck and trailer parked in front of his home. The trailer hitch was undone and left sitting on the hitch ball. This could have resulted in possible injury and damage. Parents are urged to supervise their own children. On February 19, 1971, Constable S.R. Jones apprehended two occupants in a stolen auto from Thunder Bay. They were turned over to the Thunder Bay Ontario Provincial Police for further action. On the traffic scene, one collision ended fifteen A car owned by John W. Graham, 101 Hudson Drive, Terrace Bay collided with two gas pumps at Filane's Restaurant knocking both pumps off their bases and resulted in approximately $1000. No dam- age was sustained by the vehicle. Constaole S.R. Jones of this detachment, recently completed an Advanced Training Course at the Ontario Provincial Police College, Toronto. The public is once again requested to report any= thing suspicious or any offence they observe to the police as soon as possible. Any information will be treated confidentially. RECREATION BRIEFS - By Jerry Dupas RINGETTE CLINIC TO BE HELD IN TERRACE BAY On Friday, March 5th, a special Ringette Coaches Clinic will be held in Terrace Bay, to involve coaches referees and players in the rules and techniques of the game. Communities from Thunder Bay to Wawa are expect= ed to take part and instructors from Queens University: in Kingston will be handling the clinic. Local players, referees and coaches will be informed by letter if they have been selected to take part in the clinic. continued page 11 ......