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Page 2, Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, Janvary 2, 1985 by ANNE TODESCO We have so many beautiful memories to recall in our village of Rossport. Picnics -- when we only had access to the outside only by train or boat, Rossportites made their own fun. The lighthouse keepers would invite the villagers to visit the Slate, Battle or Lamb - Island lights. Off we all went to one or the other loaded down with home cooked foods, enough to feed an army. The town would be left empty of peo- ple except the station agent and the post office. We loaded on tugs and gas boats with fishing tackle, sports equipment such as balls and bats, musical in- struments etc. Some wild old ball games were en- joyed, others played cards, sport fishing and a cookout. These jaunts usually ended up in danc- ing -- square dances, polkas, waltzes, one and 2 step dances and the beautiful schottische. Other times we sailed to some beach or bay for the day. The Captains Fred Gerow, Charles Gerow and Wm. Legault were always ready to offer their tugs for the events. Oh yes, we mustn't forget another old timer Oscar Anderson. Other seasons of the year parties were held in homes or the schoolhouses. Those were the days that one could go off for the day and leave the doors unlocked. Then there were the Women's organizations, the church groups -- The Women's Institute were very active in the village. The first president was Mrs. Lottie Anderson and her Secretary Treasurer was Margaret Paulmert. . To mention a few -- Lottie Anderson, first president, encouraged the group to knit for the soldiers, send parcels overseas to the soldiers, and was a hard working person and never turned' anyone away hungry. Sometimes she even provided sleeping ac- commodations for tran- sients. There were three unknown graves just back of the hotel which she kept in repair. Mrs. Mary Anderson a jolly woman who loved to cook and helped those out of work and in need of clothing and food -- another hard working per- son for the betterment of the village. Then we had two W.I. ladies known as Grandma Gerow and Grandma Legault. They each had their ideas to improve the village. One always in- sisted that a good cup of tea never hurt anyone while the other believed in a good garden to feed her hungry crew of fishermen sons. Then there were the two Gerow sisters Annie and Lena who married two Gerow Brothers Fred and Charlie. They were ex- cellent cooks and the rest of the W.I. members vied with each other to follow their culinary arts and were faithful hard workers to improve our village and home life. Mrs. Molinski worked in her husband's sawmill for some time besides cooking for the men and was an excellent W.I. member helping with the W.I.'s_hall's work and always cheerful. Anne Todesco was always at hand to assist others. She helped some with their. income tax forms, helped obtained the first pensions for senior citizens, was president of the W.I. for 22 years and a leader in the organization in the building of the com- munity hall that the members were so anxious to build. It was work and more work to accomplish this undertaking. Money had to be raised as there weren't any grants to help finance the project. Dances, box socials, bazaars, amateur plays and concerts etc. were the on- ly means of funding such an enterprise. Some dona- tions were given to us both in cash, furniture and fuel (wood). Can you imagine dancing a whole night through from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. for only 25 cents? But the project was completed in 1929. Mrs. Todesco was the one and only one telephone operator in the village during the last world war when the Longlac Telephone Co. in- stalled the first outside phone here. Otherwise we always had to depend on the CPR telegraph system. Another hard working W.I. member was a Mrs. Joe King. She could whip up a meal in a short while and help to serve it to a crowd at the hall in no time at all. How we enjoyed our work and fun times in those days. Everyone was happy and contented. Old time dancing to old time music, sing-a-longs, picnics, visiting, it was skate time every day for parents and children on the harbour ice in the winter and if a cou- ple of ball teams could be gathered up, it was ballgames practically every day at some time or other. We enjoyed ourselves in good clean exercise. Often dancing to only an accor- dian, or violin and guitar but it was fun -- none of this rum-a-dum thumping loud music or dimly lighted places -- when we dressed up and went to an enter- tainment it was to be seen and heard. This is only the beginn- ing of Our Garden .of Memories. There will be more as there were about 24 members in the W.I. Mrs. T. Daley and Miss and Township of Schreiber Wishing everyone a happy prosperous New Year. Reeve H. H. Fisher Councillors E. Borutski, M. Cosgrove, W. Hiller, T. Quinton & the Township Staff Brulotte were the two ladies to initiate the form- ing of the Women's In- stitute in our village. So keep on the lookout as theres will be more members listed this year. There are only three members left now of the original membership. They are Mrs. Einar Anderson, Mrs. George Birch and Mrs. Anne Todesco. When the W.I. disbanded some of the members transferred to the Schreiber branch. The members of the St. John Berchmens Society held their annual Roast Beef dinner and Christmas party Tuesday evening at Mrs. Doris Legault's home. There was a good turnout of members and Rev. Father Groulx was present. Following the dinner the regular monthly meeting was held with Beverley presiding and leading in the opening prayers. Doris Legault gave the scripture reading. The minutes were passed for adoption. The financial report proved satisfactory and moved for adoption. The correspondence . report had several '"Thank you" cards for flowers and cards 'as well as informa- tion on the Society's pins. An excellent report was presented on the proceeds of. the recent Mini- % 70 Altar . You still have time to appeal your home or business property Your assessment is important b tax you pay depends on it, property is multiplied by you determine your 1985 property taxes. Christmas Bazaar and Tea. It was briefly discussed that in future years this event would be planned to take place earlier in the fall, as there. are too many. bazaars scheduled to be held close to Christmas which is ac- tually at an expensive part of the year with prepara- tions being made for the festive season or travelling. This suggestion was filed for further consideration. A sum of money was donated since last meeting to the Ethiopian crisis. On the business agenda it was decided to hook the grotto lighting system up again and to set up the Crib scene in the church. There will be a Christmas Mass here on Christmas Eve at eight o'clock. Mrs. Laura Legault invited the members to her home for the January meeting at eight o'clock the evening of January 15th, 1985. Father Groulx recited the closing prayers this was followed by several con- tests being run off which caused much merriment. Prizes were won by. Pat Beno, Josephine Kenney, Anna Bain, Prina Gerow, Lily Ray, and there was an exchange of gifts. The Bicentennial Com- mittee of Louise Stefurak, Anne Todesco, Laurajane Tymko and Chuck Hutterli a in th are on their last project of the year of selling a cookbook - compiled by Laurajane Tymko the pro- ceeds of which will be-us- ed to help pay off the debt still owing on the Rossport Park and the locating of the sailboat within the park area. ' Did you know that the colour theory was propos- ed during the 4th century B.C.? It was proposed by Aristotle. Many artists, scientists and philosophers have been _ intrigued, fascinated and curious about the nature of colour. Sir Isaac Newton gave us valuable information and understanding of colour. He discovered when a white light passing through a prism was broken up in- to a range of colours - the colour spectrum. Colours have always been expressive and sym- bolic arid were considered magical by some cultures. Many people associate some colours with a varie- ty of meanings for feelings, and different occasions. Yet in this age of space travel, constant motion, and rapid acceleration col- our has been freed from convention. Today sharp, bright, and glowing pure colours are used for sheer delight in ail their vitality. continued on page 6 WANT TO APPEAL YOUR ASSESSMENT? your 1984 assessment if you feel has been improperly assessed. ecause the amount of property at the assessed value of your r municipal and school mill rate to Flowers n' Things FRESH CUT FLOWERS for all occasions ARRANGEMENTS PROFESSIONAL DESIGNERS Annette & Cathy come by and see us r give us a call WE DELIVER Scotia St. 824-2743 & FRESH by Schreiber Notices of Assessment have been mailed to property owners and tenants whose assessments have changed since last year. Open houses have been held in your area to answer questions and amend assessment information if necessary. Open house dates and locations were announced in a previous advertisement. The Assessment Roll has now been delivered to your municipal- ity for the purposes of calculating the amount of taxes you must pay on your property in 1985. For information on your assess- ment, the Assessment Roll is now available for review at your Municipal Office during regular business hours. If you feel your property has been improperly assessed, and you have not yet made your appeal known, you still have until January 8, 1985 to deliver or mail an appeal to the Assessment Review Board. And remember, even if you did not receive a Notice of Assessment, you still have the right to appeal. Appeal deadline--January 8, 1985 The Assessment Review Board is an impartial body reporting to the Attorney General of Ontario, which provides you with an additional opportunity to have your assessment reviewed if, in your opinion, it is not fair and equitable with similar properties in your area. The Review Board is more informal and relaxed than a regular court of law. You may present your own case, retain a lawyer or ask a relative or friend to speak as your agent. To help you in filing your appeal, Notice of Appeal forms are available from the Assessment Review Board, your Regional Assessment Office or your Municipal Office. As well, you can use the reverse side of a Notice of Assessment or write a letter stating the property address and roll number, together with your reasons for appealing. Appeals should be forwarded to the Regional Reg- istrar of the Assessment Review Board listed below. Ministry Reponal Registrar ASSESSMENT REVIEW BOARD of MINISTRY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL 85 Great Northern Road Revenue : Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario P6B 4Y8 Ontario