Terrace Bay News, 23 Nov 1983, p. 7

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Schreibe aaa Sa r Remembrance Day Services Many local and area residents took part in the Remembrance Day Services which were held in Schreiber. In the above photo the Cubs are seen lowering their flags prior to the two-minute silence. Photo by: Judie Cooper Terrace Bay Public School Report by MONICA WENZLAFE and KAREN KRAEHLING Remembrance Day Service On Friday, Novem- ber 11th, the students from the Terrace Bay Public School and the Lake Superior High "Present Giving" is Pleasant Giving by shopping in the Classified Ads School attended the Re- membrance Day ser- vices. Represented by Chris Merkley and a student from each grade, the wreath from the public school was placed on the Cenotaph. Among the crowd, were several local residents who also placed wreaths. '"'The Strangest Dream" and "Let there be Peace on Earth' were sung by the Ter- race Bay Public School choir. As wreaths were placed and prayers were said, many _ people solemnly remembered those who gave their lives to bring peace to the world. 4 DAYS ONLY! December Ist - 5th 10% DISCOUNT ...do you buy fashion and makeup items impulsively and later regret it? ...do you spend too much time and money searching for "just the right thing"' but seldom find it? ...do you have items in your closet you just don't seem to wear? Then is for you!! The Original in Fashion & Colour Co-ordination To schedule your personal 2 hr. consultation call: Odd's Bodkin Clothing 824-2694 Public School Assembly On Monday, October 31st, an assembly was held at the Terrace Bay Public School. Awards were presented to the participants in soccer and cross-country run- ning. A draw, held each month, was won by D'arcy and Kelly Ren- nette, who each re- ceived a sticker book and stickers. A play entitled "Old Lady Witch's Party' . was presented by the Grade Four class. Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, November 23, 1983, page 7 Bernier announces more funding for the North Leo Bernier, Minister of Northern Affairs re- cently announced the ministry's spending estimates for 1983-84 which have been fixed at $158,488,400.00 for the fiscal year. In his introduction to the estimate, Bernier noted that his ministry was devoting more time and money to local eco- nomic development and programmes aimed at community enhance- ment. "I think it's fair to say that we are moving away from things that had to be done, to things that ought to be done,"' said Bernier. "We are looking now at more programmes of a social or even a_ cultural nature, in addition to the provision of such basic services as sewer and water facilities, or in- dustrial servicing." These basic services will still command the lion's share of the ministry's budget because they provide the infrastruct- ture necessary for eco- nomic development to take place. As examples of pro- grammes, the ministry had undertaken re- cently in the social or cultural areas, he cited SCALE: GP? er oak: { BLACK RIVER FOREST BSS FOREST WANAGEMENT AGREEMENT # 500600 W216 KILES ot OZER ARIZ In accordance with Forest Management Agreement No. 500800, signed between the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Q.N.S. Paper Co. Ltd. (Ontario Paper Co.) a 20-Year Forest Management Plan has been submitted for the period April 1, 1981 to March 31, 2001 for the area outlined on the map. Ontario Ministry of Hon. Alan W. Pope N tired Minister r sie W. T. Foster Resources Deputy Minister the recent announce- ments that the ministry would provide assist- ance for extended care additions to hospitals in Atikokan, Geraldton, Dryden, Smooth Rock Falls and Sioux Look- out. The Minister also noted the TVOntario ex- tension programme. Ap- proximately SO north- ern communities are re- ceiving TVO by satellite and a total of 170 will be on stream by the time the programme is com- pleted which is probably next year. Under this programme, the minis- try. provides antennas and low power rebroad- casting equipment to communities free of charge to enable them to receive TVO off air via Canada's Anik C satel- lite. Bernier emphasized throughout his re- marks that all prog- rammes funded by his ministry contributed to economic development, whether directly or in- directly. "Community development and eco- nomic development go hand in hand. Health care initiatives such as air ambulance or our medical/dental centres ONTARIO GOVERNMENT NOTICE 20 Year Forest Management Plan Review - Black River Forest The public is invited to participate in the approval process by reviewing the 20-year Plan and required alterations at the Ministry of Natural Resources office in Manitouwadge between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. In addition, an informal -review period will be held November 28, 30 and Dec. 1 at the Ministry of Natural Resources, Manitou- wadge office from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. At these times verbal and written comments and concerns can. be expressed. Written response may be sent to: District Manager : Ministry of Natural Resources P.O. Box 380 Terrace Bay, Ontario, POT 2W0O Further information is available and verbal comments may be directed to: Ministry of Natural Resources Manitouwadge, Ontario Telephone: 807 - 826-3225 All comments are to be received no later than December 15, 1983. serve to buttress our more concerted efforts with municipalities in the area of local eco- nomic development' Bernier remarked. Among these efforts, the minister singled out the recently announc- ed Northern Commun- ity Economic De- velopment Programme. To date, $249,000 has been committed to sev- en communities for this programme. Funds are provided for opportunity studies, industrial de- velopment and com- munity economic pro- file publications. Describing the unique mandate given the min- istry to represent the north in the formula- tion of all government policies and program- mes affecting it, Bernier noted that his ministry has really a prototype in the province. "Not all such experiments suc- ceed. This one truly has succeeded and _ the Ministry of Northern Af- fairs has proven to be a most successful ve- hicle for addressing the unique needs of North- ern Ontario," he said.

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