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Page 10, Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, November 23, 1983 ROSSPORT - Vein Island by ANNE TODESCO I have been asked many times where this Vein Island is situated in our bay. Well according to legend, this island was named after two Frenchmen who were out hunting for fresh meat at the time of the construction of the rail- way. It seems apparent- ly, that shortly after they had landed on the island across from Rossport, a snowstorm in blizzard proportions came up and the men became lost in their efforts to reach their boat. They kept walking in circles and always returned to the same spot where a huge quartz vein was in the rock formation. When rescued, they kept re- peating the word "'vein". Otherwise they couldn't speak Eng- lish. From that time the island was known. as Vein Island until after a government survey was made. There are three is- lands in this group and in early days one of them was known as Harry's Island, after an early settler by the name of Harry Legault. This island was covered with a growth of spruce trees; the third island of the group was covered with a growth of birch trees. This island was known as Minnie or Mini Is- land. Now the group is known as the Salter THANK YOU The 1983 Driver Education class would like to thank the following people (organizations) for their assistance during the in-class programme: Don Anderson (Schreiber O.P.P.) Jeff McCanna (Beno Agencies) Wes Fenton (Terrace Bay Police) Esko Saranpaa (Lake Superior High School) Islands. At one time Harry Legault had a camp on -the Harry Island and people by the name of Dampier followed him on the island and a third person to camp there was a man known as Chummy MacDonald. Today there is a chan- nel and a point of. land named after him namely Chummy's Point and Chummy's Channel. All these men were former residents of Rossport and have rela- tives or descendents liv- ing at Nipigon, Schrei- ber and Rossport. Mr. Legault later started a sawmill oper- ation on Vein Island which was later taken over by the Molinski Bros. As to how the group of three islands became known as the Salter group, is a quest- ion. Some have inform- ed me that the name Salter is derived from the salting fish station that was supposed to have been there or if they are named after one of the survey men at the time of remapping the islands and shore- line. That is something to research for poster- ity. PUBLIC Northern Affairs Seniors Volunteer-In-Service by JANE E. GREER The Senior Volun- teers are retired per- sons (55 plus) who enjoy good health, are mo- bile, know their com- munity and are able to commit themselves to the services of other senior citizens in their communities. By agreeing to be- come a Senior Volunteer for a year, the person receives training and regular supervision. Training includes in- formation on Provin- cial and Federal pro- grammes as well as social services agencies within their community. Once the senior volun- teer knows all the com- munity's services, she/he is able to become a helping person to oth- er retired persons. Depending on the community, a Senior Volunteer's role might be: © answering general questions about re- tirement, or specific questions on benefits for senior citizens or hous- ing; © visiting a shut-in, as- sisting a person who has a doctor's appoint- ment, or introducing a senior to the local home for the aged to see what it is like; © organizing bus trips, or arranging shopping trips; ® assisting in the es- tablishment of new pro- grammes such as meals- on-wheels; © organizing special seminars, tax clinics, speakers and special events to assist senior citizens with informa- tion; ° offering direct help to an older person who needs help with an im- portant letter. The Senior Volunteer is a liaison person be- tween pensioners and community social ser- vices to ensure that they receive all the help they need. The services of the Senior Volunteer are voluntary, to cover out- of-pocket expenses, the senior volunteer re- ceives up to $60 a month from the Ministry. In Marathon, the Sen- ior Volunteer is Mr. Al Carman, Apt. 207, Sprucewood Terrace or telephone 229-0446. The Ministry of Com- munity and Social Ser- vices are seeking Senior Volunteers-In-Service for the communities of Schreiber/Terrace Bay and Manitouwadge. If you are interested in becoming a Senior Volunteer and are re- tired, please contact: Mrs. Gloria Meredith, Co-Ordinator, Senior Volunteers-In-Service, 710 Victoria Ave., East, Thunder Bay, Ontario or telephone: Zenith 21370. For further informa- tion on becoming a Senior Volunteer please contact your nearest Northern Affairs Of- fice located in the Penin- sula Building, 2 Gilbert Street, Marathon, On- tario or telephone 1- 229-1153 or Zenith 33160. Letters A Pat on the Back for Hydro and Bell Dear Editor: Congratulations to Bell Canada and Ontario Hydro for the clearing work done under their lines running between Terrace Bay and Schreiber. Men and machines do a much more attractive job of removing undergrowth and save us from the pollution of dangerous chemical defoliants. I hope this is the beginning of a new policy of manual removal of underbrush. Yours sincerely, Pam McKeever Flyers Wanted Dear Editor: A world reunion, to end all wartime aircrew reunions, will be taking place on September 6-9th 1984, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, for all nationalities who have ever flown in an air force of the British Commonwealth. The purpose is to reunite comrades who have a special bond between them, by virtue of their unique experiences and recognized contributes to the peace and freedom we have enjoyed for almost four decades. Four days of activities are on the program- me, including Command reception rooms, a banquet, concert and ball, a visit to a flying training station, an air show, gala luncheon, static displays and a cenotaph parade and memorial service. Previous reunions were held in 1970, 1976, and 1980, each one being larger and more spectacular than the other. Registrations are well ahead of previous reunions, mostly from flyers who attended one or more of the previous ones. Special air fares and charter flights are being arranged to bring former airmen from other Canadian provinces and abroad. Regis- trants will be kept informed. Write now, or phone (204) 489-9256, either to register or get further information. Regist- ration is $105.00 (Canadian), plus $95.00 for wives. A hotel deposit of $50.00 also is required for each person. The address is Reunion '84, P.O. Box 2639, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4B3. NOTICE TO ALL SNOWMOBILE USERS THANK YOU The McCausland Hospital Auxiliary wishes to thank all the residents of Terrace Bay, Schreiber and Rossport who so willingly supported their recent Affordable Cleaning Houses, offices and apartments Insured & Bonded membership drive. We also want to Phone express our grateful thanks to the 824-2561 or 824-3231 many canvassers, without whose help it d could not have been run successfully. The snowmobile season is approaching and we wish to emphasize the safety aspects of this sport. Marilyn Chisholm, Membership Drive Convenor Many roads in our area used by snow- mobiles have gates or cable barriers which could result in injury or death to careless snowmobile operators and damage to their snowmobiles. 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