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We asked people how they feel about reopening the ski hill Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, February 20, 1985, page : Delena Lavigne: I feel it would be a great idea. It's something kids around this area really need. It . would mean another winter sport that everyone can participate in. Rick Mercure: I feel we need a good downhill run. Canada - Taiwan exchange The Cana?r Taiwan Friendship Association (CFTA) in co-operation with the Canadian Society of Taiwan is planning a stu- dent exchange program for this summer. We are look- ing for up to ten senior high school students from across Northwestern Ontario to go to Taiwan for a similar period. The Canadian students will be placed with a Chinese family under the Voyageur tales .... by JANET CHAPPEL Well, it's been a while but I think my brain is finally functioning again. With exams and the new semester, I have not had much time to do anything. The results of the basket- ball game reported last week was the Senior Boy's defeating Nip-Rock, 54-51. The Voyageurs overcame a nine point deficit at half time to win. Jim Pampoukas led the team with 21 points. On Saturday, February 11th, the Senior and Junior Volleyball teams went to Marathon for an invita- tional tournament. The Juniors defeated Wawa, Marathon, Manitouwadge and Nip-Rock. Congratula- tions for their well played games. The Seniors were only able to win two games that Saturday. Apparently the losses have something to do with Griezelda eating too many Greenies ...? A good time was had by all! Police Report Police investigated one case of wilful damage, a window being broken by a youth with a B.B. gun. Gun has been seized, no charges laid. One disturbed person was escorted by Police to Thunder Bay Psychiatric Hospital. Police attended two fire -- calls. Two separate incidents of Assault were in- vestigated with no charges being laid. ~ Schreiber. There was a graduation Committee meeting on February 12th. Commit- tees for decorations, din- ner, entertainment, gowns and pictures were set up. Ideas were also suggested for fundraising to minimize the cost of graduation. One such fundraiser was a Mr. Irresistable contest whith was held on Valentines Day: The girls bought hearts and were not allow- ed to talk to any guys. Ifa girl talked to a guy, that guy took her heart. Mr. Ir- - resistable for 1985 turned out to be Dom Filane from Congratula- tions! Crowning wil take place during our Winter Carnival week which runs from February 25 to March Ist. The students travelling to Spain during the March break are now finalizing plans. They depart in ap- proximately two weeks! The excitement is quickly building. auspices of the Canadian _-Society of Taiwan. Taiwan, a Chinese island province 150 km off the cost of mainland China, has been the seat of the Na- tionalist Chinese goverfn- ment (Republlic of China) since 1949. Taiwan today is a modern industrialized _ Nation (the sixth largest trading partner of the US) with a living standard sé- cond\only to Japan in the Far - East: Taiwan represents a unique blend of old and modern China. The island's art collections (removed from mainland China during the war) and its scholarly research into Chinese history and culture are unparallelled anywhere in the world. Many of China's ancient religious rites and customs can still be seen today in Taiwan's ubiquitous temples. Costs of the program still remain to be worked out, but are expected to be in the neighbourhood of $1500 per student. A series of information meetings across the Northwest is be- ing planned for March. Parents interested in having their son or daughter take * part in this unique ex- peritnce and/or willing to host a Chinese student for two months are asked to call one of the following numbers: in Thunder Bay 344-7624 (Gabe Fritzen), in Terrace Bay 825-9117 (Dave Speer), in Fort Frances 274-3271 (Adrien LaFreniere), in Dryden 223-5321 (B) or 223-4321 (h) Jack Cortens) or send your name and address to CTFA, Box 2485, Thunder Bay, Ont. P7B 5E9, so we can advise you of the date and place of the informa- tion meetings. CTFA was formed as part of last year's twinning between the Township of Terrace Bay and Tungkang, Taiwan and Terrace Bay Reeve David Speer is the Association's President. Lisa Heinrich: although I don't downhill ski, I -- might learn if they fixed the old ski hill up. | would like to Thank Everyone who made my retirement so memorable. For THANK YOU all the cards gifts, and good wishes, to those presentation at the Station, and the _ who contributed to lovely dinner. Special thanks to Yvon, Myra, Nola, "The Gang' from the Service Dept. of Kimberly-Clark. You made my leaving a little easier. Thanks Again, Alex Krystia. Constable attended call regarding fighting among several youths. One person was assisted under the Welfare Act. One motorist was charg- ed with Speeding under the Highway Traffic Act. One male subject was charged with Impaired Driving and Driving Over -08 under the Criminal Code. One male subject was : charged with Possession of a Narcotic under the Nar- cotic Control Act. Found property was turned in consisting of one trouble light and cord. Owner can claim by iden- tifying same. One theft over $200 was investigated. Several tickets were laid for parking violations. One driving complaint received and investigated. At Criminal Court on February 6, one male sub- ject plead guilty ta a charge of possession of a narcotic and was fined $150 or 15 days. and Rossport. o>» WANTED "I Messages Sunday, Mar. 17 - Discipline Sunday, Mar. 24 - Problem Solving Parents Interested in Talking to Other Parents About the UPS and DOWNS of Raising Children Got problems understanding today's kids? Sunday, Feb. 24 - Introduction to Parenting Active listening Sunday, Mar. 3 - Problem Ownership This ad is sponsored by Kimberly-Clark Had a bright moment lately that makes parenting worthwhile? Come share your experiences at a Parent Link course -- take the opportunity to sit down and talk with other parents from your community. é Starting on February 24th. Parent Link is offering a 4 week parenting course concerned with the following topics: Sessions will take the form of open discussions following a presentation on the evening's theme. Meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Terrace Bay Recreation Centre and are open to parents living in Terrace Bay, Schreiber This Program is for YOU. We hope you'll take advantage of it. (For further information, Phone Diane at 825-9562)