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The poppy, an inter- REMEMBRANCE DAY APPROACHES "The Symbolic Poppy" Ontario, assured the poppy's place in history when he wrote "In Flan- ders Fields" back in 1915. ed of the custom. On her return to France she de- cided to use handmade poppies to raise money for destitute children in more than 1,500 Legion branches are still doing the job. One indication of their success is that as the years since the wars O.P.P. REPORT "'Hallowe'en Safety" With the first shadows on October 31st, tiny apparitions will appear on your street as ghosts, goblins, Smurfs, cowboys and Princesses and will wind their way from house to house, soliciting treats. For many of these little people, it will be their first Hallowe'en without national symbol for Three years later, an war-torn areas of the ended increase, so does i ymb<« : , , Mom or Dad to assist them across the street and around the neighbourhood. a ss died in eal American by the name country. In November poppy distribution. In Traditionally, traffic is very heavy and sometimes these omar : also had "international 'of Moina Michael, was 1921, the first poppies 1982, more than 12 mil- not always look before darting across to another house, where some tasty origins. working in a New York were distributed in Ca- lion were distributed, morsel awaits their arrival. Made famous by a Canadian doctor-poet during the First World War, it was first worn as a symbol by an Ameri- can, and to raise funds by a French woman. The doctor, Lt.-Col. John McCrae of Guelph, City Y.M.C.A. cah- teen when she started wearing a poppy in memory of the millions who died on the battle- field. During a 1920 visit to the United States a French woman, Madame Guerin, learn- nada. The rest is his- tory. Shortly after its for- mation in November 1925S, the Royal Cana- dian Legion assumed responsibility for the ' distribution of poppies. Almost 60 vears later, raising almost $3 million to help veterans and their dependents. Watch for the volun- teers who give their time to distribute these pop- pies. Give generously and support their cause. Parents are asked to talk about safety with their children prior to leaving on this yearly adventure. Points to discuss should include the following: 1) Where the child is going and when to be home. 2) Do not run back and forth from house to house but use the sidewalks. 3) Do not eat treats until you get home; and 4) Make certain youngsters go with someone responsible. Costumes should not be bulky and the children should wear comfortable shoes that fit. Masks should be discouraged and faces painted or made-up instead, to improve vision. Flashlights make travelling dark streets easier, and the child is more visible to motorists. Have a safe and happy Hallowe'en. The Schreiher 0.P.P. Detachment. 'Terrace Bay Marathon Festival Vol. 18, No. 41 Wednesday, October 26, 1983 Pipa ar Tema Libra, = Zs Pop be Bay +4 AWO Ontar:, = 2 Sig Minister of Northern Affairs tours Northwest area Minister of Northern Affairs Leo Bernier addresses his audience during the recent dinner in Marathon. by LARRY MCINNES Publisher Marathon Mercury Last week the Hon- ourable Leo Bernier and his staff made a two day tour of Nipigon, Terrace Bay, Marathon, Hemlo, Geraldton and Longlac. Travelling with Mr. Bernier were: David Hobbs, Deputy Minis- ter; Bill Lees, Assistant Deputy Minister, N.W.; Neil Stuart, Director, Community Develop- ment Branch; Ernie g* Lane, Northern De- velopment Economist; Don Little, Financial Of- ficer; Don Myles, Man- ager, Community Rela- tions Branch; Brian Thompson, Information Officer; Elaine Ander- son, 'Northern Affairs and Bill MclIlwaine, Northern Development Economics. On their arrival in Marathon by ONTC bus they were met by Jane Greer, Northern Affairs Officer for this area. They were then joined by Spence and Wendy Bell from CFNO Radio, Allan LePage, Times News, Thunder Bay, Adrian Sharp and a cameraman from CHFD TV, Thunder Bay and Garry McInnes, Mara- thon Mercury. The tour then pro- ceeded to the Noranda Mines Hemlo Project. Mr. Larry Highcock, Superintendent of Hu- man Resources for Nor- anda Mines, Hemlo Pro- ject greeted everyone on behalf of Noranda and explained a few rules and regulations. After coffee and snacks in the recreational hall, Max- ine Wiber, Environ- mental Co-ordinator showed a slide presenta- tion on the project. Ar- rangements were then made with Huisson Aviation for a helicopter tour of the site. What is a very impressive site on the ground is even more spectacular from the air. A very large con- struction camp has been set up with a cookery that can feed 500 men. Rows and rows of trail- ers have been set up to accommodate the men and women involved in the construction of this immense project. Mr. Angus McKin- non from Noranda showed the group where different parts of the mine site would be lo- cated. Most of the steel for the headframe is now in place; this construct- ion took approximately 16 days. The actual mine shaft is down approxi- mately 90 feet. Further shaft sinking will not be done until November sometime. The footings for the mill have been poured and Mr. McKin- non said they hope to have the mill all en- closed by the end of November so that they can work inside during the winter. Mr. Mc- of Social Services by JANE E. GREER On Friday, October 28th, the residents of Marathon and the sur- rounding area are in- vited to attend the Marathon Festival of Social Services. From 1-7 p.m. in the gym of the Marathon Rec Hall, representatives from the various human services and programmes that provide a service to resi- dents on the north- shore, will be displaying their wares and will be at the festival to give questioning individuals an opportunity to gain more information on the types and scope of the services available. This type of festival was conducted in Nipi- gon last year and | understand that it was. such a great success that there will be another festival scheduled this year. The purpose be- hind the festival is to make residents aware of the variety and type of human services that are available for their use on the northshore. Among the agencies that will be participating at our first festival are: The Marathon Public Li- brary; Confederation College; Continuing Education; Kinna-Awe- ya Legal Clinic; Family and Children's Services; the Community Men- tal Health Program- me; the National Na- tive Alcohol and Drug Programme; the R.C.M.P.; the Canadian Cancer Society; Vet- eran's. Affairs; the Community Mental Health: Worker Pro- gramme; the Vocation- al Rehabilitation - Pro- gramme; the Ontario March of Dimes; Ministry of Northern Af- fairs; velopment Programme; the Public Health. Unit; the Wilson Memorial General Hospital; the Community Develop- ment Programme; the Life Skills Programme; and the Adult Protective the - the Child De- ° Services Worker Pro- gramme, Everyone is wel- come to attend our festi- val! There will be a play area available for child- ren, provided by the Marathon Community Play Group and a re- freshment stand will be available, operated by the Marathon Senior Citizens' Club. If you want to know more about the services that are offered to residents in your community and to meet the services pro- viders, please plan to attend the Marathon Festival of Social Ser- vices. Depending on your response to this type of festival, it may become an _ annual event. See you there! For more informa- tion, contact your near- est Northern Affairs of- fice located on the lower floor, Peninsula Build- ing, 2 Gilbert Street, Marathon, Ontario. Phone 229-1153 or Ze- nith 33160. Kinnon said that the men were working 10 hour shifts, 7 days a week. Mr. Gil Leathley, Mine Manager for the Noranda Mines Hemlo Project was also on hand to answer any questions that the group had. Oth- er Noranda staff mem- bers as well as staff from Teck Corporation were also very helpful in sup- plying information. Later that evening a dinner hosted by the Ministry of Northern Af- fairs was held at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Mr. Bernier and his party were joined by the Reeves, some coun- cillors and Clerk-Trea- surers from Marathon, White River, Manitou- wadge, Terrace Bay and Schreiber. Also on hand were Ken Buchanan and Bill Goodfellow from Pic Forest Products, Gerry Byrne and Bob Gregor from James River-Mara- thon, Ltd., Gil Leathley, Larry Highcock, Angus McKinnon and Maxine Wiber from Noranda Mines, Chief Roy Mi- chano, Heron Bay and Al Mitchell, Teck Cor- poration. Others attend- ing were members of the Lake Nipigon PC Asso- ciation and members of media. After dinner Ms. Jane Greer introduced Mr. Bernier. Mr. Bernier said that when the gov- ernment house is not in session it gave members of parliament an oppor- tunity to get out into dif- ferent areas of the pro- vince to see what was going on. He found times such as this were very helpful and inform- ative. Mr. Bernier said he enjoys getting out and meeting with every- one and to hear of their concerns and suggest- ions. Mr. Bernier said it also gave him a chance to see the Northern Af- fairs Officer in the north and in this instance Jane Greer. continued on page 15 The Terrace BaySchreiber "NEWS" wishes one and alla SAFE and HAPPY HALLOWE'EN