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Post Office might get new security system By Greg Huneault the News Citing a broken automatic lock system and incidences of vandal- ism, Canada Post officials say that the Terrace Bay Post Office might follow the lead of other Offices and distribute keys to those with Post Office boxes. Barbara Haughn, post mistress of the Terrace Bay Post Office, decided to lock the door to the lobby after regular office hours as a result of an incident which occurred on August 25. Two youths informed Terrace Bay Police that they were engaged in horseplay when a sec- tion of the drywall was pushed in. The youths remained at the scene and told police that they would pay for repairs to the wall. Police did not charge the Terrace Bay .. % © 30 <1 } --relber School construction and expansion Is designed to upgrade various services By Greg Huneault the News Those students of Terrace Bay Public School who are interested in the construction industry might learn some first-hand tips by observing the renovations-and expansion going on in: their school. Construction work began in July of this year after Lake Superior Board of Education officials received approval from the Ministry of Education. By the time the furniture is moved in and the students, teach- ers and staff finally become set- tled, the $1.1-million cost of the project will hopefully address the concerns that were identified in the first place. The project is divided into two main areas. Principal Don Davey said that extensive renovations include updating the electrical wiring, raising the false hall ceiling, and building classroom shelves and cabinets. - Workers will install: carpet in every classroom; two new boil- ers; new entrances; larger win- dows; and new furniture. The second area deals with the. construction of an addition which will contain a new library, staff offices and lunchroom, two Kindergarten rooms; and resources for special education classes. The principal told the News that the two portable classrooms, which students have been using for the past five or six years, will become unnecessary when reno- vations are expected to be fin- ished by the end of this month. The entire project is expected to Two new offices -- one for custodians and one for Health officials -- are being built. Davey said that one spare room is avail- able to any class in the event that students are distracted by the activity of Whitehall Construc- tion employees. The Thunder Bay company was awarded the con- tract. Dave Ditchfield, operations manager for the Lake Superior Board of Education, told the News that the project was bud- geted at $1.2-million, but it is expected to come in under budget at $1.1-million. Ditchfield said the construc- tion addresses three major areas of concern. It will alleviate the need for portable classrooms, which are designed for temporary use; it will replace the existing library, which Ditchfield said is "nothing but an existing classroom " with a new library; and it will provide a Junior and Senior Kindergarten classrooms. Ditchfield stated that improve- ments were necessary to "upgrade a vintage 1949 school to 1988 standards." youths and consider the situation to be a civil matter. Chief Don Kidder told the News that this was not a case of vandalism because the damage was not intentional and the youths acted responsibly in reporting the matter. Despite Chief Kidder's inter- pretation, a sign on the lobby door of the Post Office and signed by Haughn reads: "Due to the vandalism, the Post Office Box Lobby doors will be locked -- nightly at 5.00 p.m.; Saturday at 3.00 p.m. until further notice. Doors will be re-opened at 7.00 a.m." Haughn contends that vandal- ism warrants this measure, which she said is temporary until a new system is implemented. The Terrace Bay Post Office has an automatic locking system, but it is considered virtually use- less because of frequent malfunc- tions. Haughn told the News that the system was designed to lock the doors at 8.00 p.m. each night, but teenagers have abused that privi- lege in the past. She said that some post office boxes were kicked in about a month ago, and added that teenagers have held parties in the lobby. The Post Mistress suggested that the incidences of vandalism are increasing. "(Vandalism) has always been bad, but it's getting worse. It's getting much worse." Picture on page 8 Burning marks on the front canopy with matches, spraying pop over the boxes, and even uri- nating in the lobby are some of the things Haughn said vandals have done. She told the News that the Terrace Bay Post Office will incorporate a security measure found at other post offices, See "Decision" on page 8 By Greg Huneault the News On the same day that Prime Minister Brian Mulroney pledged $110 million to fight illiteracy, staff and volunteers of the local literacy program began gearing up for another yearly struggle to help people to read. On Thursday, Sept. 9, Prime Minister Mulroney was in Toronto when he vowed to com- mit resources and money to bat- tle illiteracy, which affects one out of four Canadians. On that same day, Maureen Running was on the front line in the Schreiber Library. As the Co-ordinator of Tutors and Learners with the local liter- acy program, Reading and Rising, Maureen was ready to enlist volunteers and recruit those who find it difficult or impossible to read even the most basic. interested people of the benefits offered by the program. Meanwhile, other literacy volunteers had positioned and secured them- selves in the Terrace Bay Library and were spreading the same word. Helping people to read can truly seem like. a battle some- times. Running was recently hired to assist Pam McKeever in deliver- ing literacy services to local resi- dents. The two will work togeth- er to promote the local program and match volunteers with those who would like to improve their ability to read, write and perform mathematical skills. The program closed its books for the summer, a time when tra- ditionally most local pursuits are geared toward leisure and travel. Maureen Running Local lines drawn in war against illiteracy With the fall approaching fast, however, a new chapter is begin- ning and the program is ready to begin informal and personal teaching sessions. Right now, said Running, she is trying to "inform as many peo- ple as possible and raise aware- ness" of the program. Last year, 25 volunteer tutors signed up for the program. 'Eighteen local residents came forward after deciding that they would try to learn how to read. Termed 'learners,' those who find it difficult or impossible to read such things as the items of a menu, sales at a store, or have difficulty determining how much change they should get back after buying gas for their vehicle. These very real problems affect over 6 million Canadians. It is estimated that illiteracy in Canada costs the country close to $15 billion a year considering messages or words. accidents, lost pro- She was also ductivity, and the there to inform inability of those who cannot read to secure and keep / jobs. It is a two way street for the tutors and learners. "Tutors are learning as well as the people they are helping," said Running. Each learns from the other in a confidential and comfortable setting. The speed of instruction is geared to the individual's progress, so students need not worry about struggling with lessons. Because those who can bene- fit the most from this service might not be able to presently read and understand this article, Running says everyone can help by talking about illiteracy. If you would like any more information, you may contact Maureen Running at 825-9357, or Pam McKeever at 824-2657. - be ready by the end of this year. Workers have learned to saw and hammer around students. BELLUZ Realty Ltd. 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