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Fifty years a Jesuit Last Thursday was the 50th anniversary of director of the Martyrs' Shrine Father James Farrell becom- ing a Jesuit. Father Farrell, right, accepted a present presented on behalf of the staff by Father Emmett Fondest memory of Pope James Farrell's fondest memory in 50 years as a Jesuit was watching Pope John Paul II meet the sick at the Martyrs' Shrine. Father Farrell marked his 50th year as a Jesuit last Thursday. He and four other members of his class of 1937 gathered with three 60-year Jesuits at Ignatius College in Guelph last Friday. Ignatius College is the starting point for all English-speaking Jesuits. Fr. Farrell was the Pope's constant companion on Sept. 15, 1984 while he Open until Sept. 10 visited the shrine as part of his Canadian tour. "T remember him dealing with the sick in the church: how he could reach out to each sick person no matter what else was happening."' Fr. Farrell has been the director of the Martyrs' Shrine since 1981. A past rector of Ignatius College, and of Campion College in Regina, he has been an ad- ministrator since 1957. Bet- ween 1966 and becoming director of the Shrine he was rector of the Canadian Jesuit missions. Previous to 1957 he was a teacher and a student counsellor. Thinking 'about the preparation for the Pope's visit, he said, "I don't know that I ever saw such co- operation: people wanting to do it and then doing it."' Catholics, non-Catholics, individuals and clubs, worked to make the visit a success. The spirit of co-operaton has been present in many of the things in which Father Farrell has been in- volved, he said. "It's been a good feeling" since he became director of the shrine. "It may have The Liberal campaign presence in Midland was established quickly. Campaign posters of the Liberal candidate in Muskoka-Georgian Bay were in the cam- paign office's window on Saturday morning, the day Page 10, Tuesday, August 4, 1987 McKenna, the Shrine's assistant director. Being a part of Pope John Paul II's visit to the Shrine is Fr. Far- rell's favourite memory. always been here. I've ex- perienced it." As mission director he visited missions in Africa, India, and Bhutan, travell- ing around the world four times. Apart from the Pope's visit, notable events at the Shrine in the past six years have been the opening of the Filion Centre in the basement of the church, the renovation of the church, and the obser- vance last year of the 60th anniversary of the shrine's opening. after Premier Peterson announced the election would be held on Sept. 10. Ken Black, the Libera} candidate, is in Midland today. He will be in this end of the riding several days a week during the election campaign. | Councillor asks why two lawyers needed Midland's finance com- mittee will consider the ad- _ vantages of using one, not two, Toronto lawyers. Councillor Buzz Brown asked during the July 27 council meeting why the Town was using two high- priced Toronto lawyers. "It's hard for me to see us to have both Mr. (William) Whiteacre's firm and (the) Fraser Beatty (law firm) in- volved. Why can't we give the work to one of the two?" The most recent bill from Whiteacre was for $26,000. Some of the work for which payment was re- quested was done by Michael McKeown of Fraser Beatty. Museum thanks Town for gift, wants more Huronia Museum board president John Yelland has thanked Midland council for the 1987 grant the museum received. Reeve Bev Day, a representative of the Town assisting us with the root and insulation project," Yelland wrote. "We hope to generate new interest and greater numbers of visitors to our community with these im- proved facilities,' he added. on the board, mentioned when the letter was acknowledged at the July council meeting, that the museum would like another $1,400. _ "We recognize that con- trolling budgets based on a limited tax base is impor- tant for the well-being of the community and the region as a whole. We are grateful to the council for Last month a celebration to mark the museum's 40th anniversary was held. Mayor Al Roach and® Yelland cut a ribbon held by museum and Indian Village director Jamie Hunter, and former curator Vern Farrow. Building boom's value is triple that of 1986 The gap between value of building permits issued in Midland in 1986 and in 1987 continues to grow. Through the first six months of this year, 214 building permits collective- ly worth $11.5 million were issued. During the same period in 1986, 121 permits with a collective value of $3.6 million were issued. The comparative figures for June are $1.6 million, 1987, and $292,300 for 1986. h it) Tourism and Vw Ontario i' Ministry of Recreation OR ANOTHER We hope you'll join us in REFLECTIONS 1648 at SAINTE-MARIE AMONG THE HURONS August 10 - 14 During Reflections 1648, our costumed historical interpreters present their historical interpretations of the personalities and daily life of Sainte- Marie in August, 1648. Between August 10 and 14, our interpreters will present themselves as if they were living in the 17th century. Between August 10 and 14 we invite you to come to Sainte-Marie in the spirit of the 17th century. Bring the curiosity, the fears, the hopes, the friendship...above all the sense of adventure...that 17th century visitors to the mission might have brought. Reflections 1648 is also designed for those who prefer to remain in the 20th century. Our uniformed historical interpreters will cheerfully link the centuries for you. 17th or 20th century? Reflections 1648 gives you a choice of points of view. The best reflections always do. among the Hurons Sainte-Marie (1639-1649) | H il Does that creative spirit appeal to you? Why not join Ro them in the temporary suspension of the 20th century? + Ni N= = LJ [I 8 (yy vi SRE cA NERD