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LOCAL BRANCH OF C.A.S. ANNUAL MEETING The Schreiber-Terrace Bay branch of the Children's Aid Society held its annual meet on January 27th in the Town Hall with A. Power arent Miss Muriel Acheson, case worker, in her report said that a further district split of responsibility resulted in an office being opened in Nipigon. The office in Marathon (Miss Acheson's) now covers from Pays Plat in the west, along Highway 17 east to Thunder Bay border, and north to Manitouwadge. This means less travelling but, due in some part to availability, the case load has not appreciably decreased. From this office at the end of December, service was being given to 39 families involving 129 children where there is par- tial or potential neglect of the children due to marital dis- cord, indifference, alcoholism or other reasons. Only as a last resort is the child taken from his own home and the greatest ef- fort is made to improve home conditions in order that the child may remain or, if he has been taken away, can return to his own family. The unmarried parents phase of CAS work is most important - the girl in particular needing understanding, guidance and coun- selling while she works out her problem and the decision of what to do with the child. In the past year, a Home of unmarried mothers has been opened in the Lakehead by the Salvation Army and, due to the understanding help of Matron McBride and Captain Tyrell, has proven most useful. Too much credit cannot be paid to those who accept the care of children as foster parents, giving them love, religious trai- ning and good physical care until-their future has been settled. The adoption field is possibly the most pleasant in which to work - finding loving parents and a permanent home for a child. Jn 1963 there were ten adoption placements in this area and the Catholic Adoption year is bringing excellent results, Some im- provements are noted in the Indian project at Mobert. Miss Acheson paid tribute to the many in official capacities, committee members and individuals who have assisted her. Mrs. D. McGuire presented the annual Secretary---Treasurer's report, first naming the local committee:-Messrs, A.Power and W. G. Furlonger; Mesdames M, Anderson, N. McGuire, K. Anderson, Beth Macadam, Inez McCauig and J. Turner; Dean E. A. Gallagher, Rev. R.J.S. Inshaw and Rev. Father J.M. Cano. Five meetings were held during 1963 - drives for clothing, furniture and toys were instituted with 50 large cartons of clothes sent out as well as household furniture and effects. A special thanks was sent to Lakehead Freightways who picked up and delivered, free of charge, out of town cartons. This year, as in two preceding ones the committee worked with other organizations to insure that no needy person was neglected. Financial assistance recei- ved:-Schreiber Women's Institute $10, Kimberly Clark Employees Charity Fund $350, Marathon Employees Charity Fund $350, North Shore Nurses Assoc. $357.13, Domtar Newsprint,Nipigon $245, Dom- tar, Red Rock $300, Mr. Wilfred Welldon, Sr. Case Worker of Pt. Arthur, gave an address on "The Problems of Family Living" comparing family life: today with that of not too distant generations. Slides were shown of work done by the CAS and following the meeting a coffee hour was enjoyed in Mrs. McGrath's home. A delegation of 25 of the United Church HI-C group left Fri- day to attend the three-day rally in Knox United Church, Ft. William, Some went by train and Rev. Muldrew went with the group who drove. The HI-C rally will be part of the 50th anni- versary celebration of Knox United whose minister is the Rev. A. Minor. Mr, & Mrs. J. Boon of Cochrane, Mrs. T.Fenlon (Lois Boon) and Norman Boon of Pt. Arthur, are here visiting Chas. Boon who is in the Terrace Bay Hospital. Miss Bonnie Gordon was hostess for a shower tea held in honor of Miss Jane Skinner whose marriage to Larry Parchem took place on February lst. For the occasion, Miss Skinner chose a torso model in pale blue wool, and a corsage of red roses, Mesdames R.C. Skinner, D. Reynold and A.R. Parchem who assisted in re- ceiving had corsages of harmonizing mums, The servitors were the Misses Nicolle Quelette, Sharon Webb, Brenda Lidkea, Joyce Fadden and Donna Slater with Mesdames T. Webb, R. Bedard and A. S. Gordon replenishing. Mrs. D. Figliomeni was in charge of the gift room and Lola Scott Circulated the guest book. Mrs. J. Didych has returned from Simcoe where she attended the funeral of her sister, Mrs, Annie Godlouski. Mrs. H. Fisher and son Cory accompanied her, ' Two events are scheduled for next Saturday - the United Church Women's Valentine tea and St, John's Anglican Busy Bees showing of Spring Hats, both in the respective church halls. Mr. & Mrs, T. McCuaig of Ft. William spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. A. B. McCuaig. The W. A. of St. John's Church will hold their Shrove Tuesday tea on February llth in the Church Hall, Alex Lamb has been in Terrace Bay Hospital some weeks. F, V. Harness was taken there this week. Mrs. T, Whitton is still in McKellar Hospital. Mr, & Mrs. J, Campbell have returned from Winnipeg 2nd will shortly visit relatives in the East. Dr. and Mrs, J. M, Cornell have returned home after visiting in Toronto. Miss Sally Grant, R.N. investigator for the East Thunder Bay Crippled Children's Association, went through the Schreiber schools this week. Mr. G.R. Chase of the Ft, William branch has been in the Bank of Montreal here as relief manager while Lloyd Schaan was in Montreal taking a course. Mr. & Mrs. W. Kushnieryk were in Winnipeg to attend the fun- eral of Bill's sister, Mrs, Kushnieryk's mother came from Win- nipeg to stay with their family during their absence. Walter Sheehan, local station agent, has been transferred to Sudbury, His place will be taken by DtArcy Black of Cartier. Mrs. M. Doig is visiting Mr. & Mrs. P. Doig and the N. Mc- Cuaig's. Mr. Doig has just been transferred by the CPR to Chapleau, Reeve New Municipal Council - N. J. Jolicueur - R. C. Skinner ( clerk- treasurer) - J. P. Guina, J. M. McGrath, Front -- Reeve F, V. Harness & Mrs. L. R. McCuaig. Following the regular meeting of Ruby Rebekah Lodge on Feb. 12th there will be Penny Auction as well as the Valentine Party, The March of Dimes will take place in Schreiber on March lst. Crystal Kusik and Maureen Cornell, contestants in the public speaking inter-school competition, gave their speeches to an appreciative audience at the January meeting of the Schreiber High Home and School Association. There was also a debate "Resolved that the Schreiber Arena Needs Artificial Ice", Aline Bedard introduced Cosimo Speziale and Carlo Spadoni for the affirmative and Deborah Stewart and Jeanne McCuaig for the negative. The rebuttal was taken by Cosimo and Deborah. Mr. J. Finnbogason of the staff coached the debating teams. 0. B. Fasan, School Principal, stated the school carnival will be held on March 4th, with the proceeds going to CARE of Canada, Mrs. J.R. Rummery presided for the meeting. Any men interested in playing basketball, contact W. Woodrow, High School Physical Director. The Kinettes celebrated their 18th anniversary with a Come- as-you-are party in Mavis Godin's home, holding their business meeting first with Lorraine Weaver presiding, Eva Gordon and Joy Riley received ten year perfect attendance pins and Jackie Turner a seven year one, In the two contests for the evening first prizes were won by Lorraine and Mavis. A cold plate lunch was served by Eva Gordon and Dorothy Hewson who also made the birthday cake. The next meeting will be in Glorie Miller's home, K.C. PUBLIC SPEAKING CONTEST (Cont'd) perplexed that while it is so easy to interest adults in fund- raising drives for sports for young people, it seems impossible to get them to spend time, the most important factor, in en- couraging cultural activities. E.T.B.eT.BeAs LOCAL COMMITTEE MEET (Cont'd) frequent intervals. Social service reported gifts to San patients and clothing at cost of $190.70. Miss F, King of the OTA will not be able to attend a meeting here in the near future - her visit last summer was unsuccessful since it was during vacation time when too many members were away. The OTA sent information concerning insurance which is carried by them for voluntary workers while doing committee work and other aspects of duties of both local and OTA were clearly explained. : Following the meeting, a social evening in Mr. Sheehan's honor was enjoyed. CARD OF THANKS - The East Thunder Bay Tuberculosis Association wish to thank those who have contributed to their Christmas Seal campaign. The amount collected to date is $4,897.00. This is still below the amount required to carry on their work, It is still not too late to make donations and follow-up letters are now in the mail, CARD _OF THANKS - I wish to thank Dr, Freebury and Mrs. Buck, the nursing staff and helping staff, all visitors and those who sent cards during my illness in hospital. Alex Lamb TIPS FOR WINTER DRIVING - (By the Terrace Bay Police Dept.) SKIDS = The easiest way to avoid skidding is to drive more slowly. Remember, the posted speed limits are for the ideal driving conditions. But, if you do skid, do not panic. Do not brake! Do not accelerate! Turn your steering wheel gently in the SAME direction you are skidding. Watch for icy patches in underpasses, on bridges, rails and in hollow and shady areas. TAILGATING = Dangerous and thoughtless under ideal driving con- ditions, tailgating in winter is murder. It takes a great deal more space to stop. If someone is tailgating you, help them pass you. STOPS - On ice and snow, you need to start your stop earlier. Pump brakes gently. Never use the parking brake for a stop. The Terrace Bay Police Department would like to report that since the beginning of the new year, this department has not been called to in- vestigate an accident which amounted to over one hundred dollars damage.