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Terrace Bay News, 2 Nov 1983, p. 9

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Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, November 2, 1983, page 9 Career Week '83 - Schreiber Recreation News Ladies Aerobics Attention Ladies!! The Recreation Depart- ment is offering an- other session of Aero- bics, both afternoon and evening classes. You must register at the Recreation Office by no later than Friday, No- vember 4, 1983. Your co-operation is import- ant. Afternoon Session (12 hours) Days: Wednesday and Friday Time: 2-3 p.m. Start: Friday, November 4, 1983 Schreiber Council... continued from page 8 an operating agreement, and the estimated yearly cost to operate the plant. The signing of the agreement was to be subject to Council ap- proval. It was noted that the Schreiber Diving Club has completed a clean up of the underwater area near the new dam. The Clerk will be writing to the Club on behalf of Council to express their appreciation to the Club. Motions were made to allow L. Davis from the Engineering Staff to at- tend the N.W.O. Ontario Water and Waste Conference to be held in Thunder Bay on October 20th. The Clerk briefed Council on recent ev- ents concerning the de- termination of the amount of capital debt outstanding to the Ministry of the Environ- ment for the construct- ion of the sewage treat- ment plant. It has been confirmed by the M.O.E. that their meth-. od of amortizing the capital debt of the plant leaves the township in a position whereby $359,000 plus a deficit of $31,444 created as a result of a repayment schedule that did not allow sufficiently for drastically increased cost due to inflation ex- ists, even though the Ministry's rate sched- ules were strictly ad- hered to. Additional info as to total operating cost, interest charges, and capital debt retire- ment, since the opera- tion of the Schreiber treatment plant com- menced have also been requested from the Min- istry. The information will include details perti- nent to the refinancing of the capital debt and deficit on the basis of a 5-10 and 15 year repay- ment plan. This matter has also been brought to the attention of Minister of Northern Affairs Leo Bernier. Roads Committee The grader is still undergoing major re- pairs but is expected to be returned shortly. The winter sand is suitable for the upcom- ing season. The new S ton truck is to be delivered by De- cember. A motion was passed that the township of Schreiber request the M.T.C. to sell the town- ship three metric tonnes of Cold Mix. The town- ship agrees to pick- up the material at the Rossport Patrol Yard and will be liable for the costs. Building Committee P. Doig reported on the Building Official Conference in Timmins, Stating that it was a good conference. Recreation Committee The resignation of K. Trodd was accepted by Council. The position will be advertised in the local newspaper. Kevin Duguay will be attending the Recrea- tion Northwest Con- ference to be held in Thunder Bay and the Rec Committee will be sent to participate in the Con College program- me which is designed to train recreation co- ordinators. Police There will be some delay in delivering the radar unit from the sup- plier, due to the backlog of orders. Fire Department The Clerk was re- quested to check into the possibility of a saving on premium at the arena due to the fact that an automatic alarm _ sys- tem has been installed and is in operation. Reeve Fischer report- ed on the progress made regarding funding for the purchase of a piece of heavy duty extract- ion equipment for use by the Fire Dept. Communications A letter was re- ceived from the Library Board stating that N. McGuire has been ap- pointed by the Board to act as representative to the Library Study Com- mittee. In response for volun- teers from the township at large, to act as rate- payers representative to the Library Board, the following names were received: L. Huard, P. McKeever and J. John- son. P. McKeever was appointed to the Board as the ratepayers rep. Councillor Borutski is to attend the meeting in Marathon concerning family violence. Motions were passed to pay the following ac- ounts: General Ac- counts - $20,212.92 and Water Works accounts - $7,033.50. Unfinished Business Council dealt with the matter of the enactment of a by-law to close up and sell a portion of Manitoba Street, to al- low for the exchange of land with Mrs. G. Smith. The closed up portion to be exchanged for a portion of lot 13, Manitoba Street, that is now partly used by the township for a_ road. There being no one pre- sent to object or make representation as to the closing, it was resolved that By-Law #749, being a by-law to close up this portion of street, be given 1st, 2nd and 3rd reading. The Clerk was in- structed to contact the continued on page il Location: Community Hall "Instructor: Betty Tate Evening Session (12 hours) Days: Tuesday and Thursday Time: 8:45 to 9:45 p.m. Location: Community Hall Instructor: Betty Tate See you there!! Fit Five Update Congratulations to the following successful Fit Fivers: Pat Burton - level one Margaret Smith - level one Rosann Pellegrino - lev- el three Saima Willoughby - lev- el four These individuals are part of a large group of local residents partici- pating in the Fitness On- tario Fit Five program. A great way of main- taining personal fitness. Piano - Music Lessons Attention Parents! The Recreation Depart- ment would like to offer Piano - Music Lessons for children ages 6 to 14 years. The program would be of interest to both beginner and ad- vanced student, avail- able at both private and individual sessions. Should you be interested in enrolling your son/ daughter please contact the Recreation Office at 824-2317. Art from the Oven The Recreation Department in conjunc- tion with Confederation College is offering an "Art from the Oven" course (bread dough) on November 18 and 19, 1983. There are still a few openings available. If interested please con- tact the Recreation Of- fice. Work Processing Course The Recreation De- partment is making plans to offer a Work Processing Course. This course would be held at the Recreation Complex one evening per week for 10 to 12 weeks. If interested please con- tact the Recreation Of- fice. Note that addi- tional details will soon be made available. Computer Course The Recreation De- partment is making plans to offer a Comput- er Course. This course will provide participants with knowledge of home computers products plus '*hands-on" program- ming 'experience. The course would be held at the Recreation Complex one evening per week for 10 to 12 weeks. If interested please con- tact the Recreation Of- fice. Note that additional details will soon be made available. Microwave Cooking Course Schreiber Parks and Recreation and Confed- eration College would like to offer a Microwave Cooking Course in January of 1984. If inter- ested please contact the Recreation Office and leave your name and phone number. A mini- mum of 10 participants is required for all cour- ses. Focus on You Ontario schools are once again gearing up for Career Week '83 which will run from No- vember 7th to the 13th. This annual education- al event is designed to help students to become better prepared for their future. in the working world. It is sponsored by the Secretariat for Social Development's Youth Secretariat and through them, Career Week re- source kits are provided to all Ontario schools. Not only students, but parents alike are chal- lenged to take stock of their unique aptitudes, \ interests and skills in order for them to select possible career areas where they will have the greatest chance of reaching their potential. It is hoped that the community will also get involved in Career Week by visiting with the schools in their local areas and finding out what they are promot- ing. ° For more information on this special event, please get in touch with your school. It could be a very rewarding ex- perience for you or your child. Hearing aid in a drawer? Why isn't itin your ear? Maybe we can help. For information, contact: The Canadian Hearing Society No. 203 - 135 N. Syndicate Avenue Thunder Bay, Ontario 9 Phone (807) 623-1646 Keep your kids in their place. It's always been a good idea. Now it's the law. On Nov. 1, 1983 toddlers come under the law which requires everyone from newborns to senior citizens to be properly restrained when travelling in a Car. For children this means: e Infants, up to 9 kilograms (20 pounds) must be properly secured in a rear-facing car seat; e Toddlers, 9-18 kilograms (20 to 40 pounds), must be in a front-facing car seat in their parents' or guardian's car; otherwise they must be secured by a lap belt; e _ Preschoolers, 18-23 kilograms (40 to 50 pounds), must be secured by a lap belt. e Older children must use the full seat belt assembly. - Buckie them in. Ontario Ministry of Transportation and Communications James Snow, Minister - William Davis, Premier

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