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Page 8 TERRACE BAY/SCHREIBER NEWS Wednesday, January 10, 1990 Winnie's Scribbles By Winnie Campbell Get well wishcs to Mrs. Todesco, Mrs Kenny, Mrs. Schelling and Mrs Esther Birch. A stag and doe was held for Mark Campbell and Gail Fraser at the Legion Hall. a good time was had by all. Thanks to all who helped. Johnny Souliere was the win- ner of Costa's $100 voucher. A shower was held for Gail Fraser, bride elect January 27. Many nice gifts received. Lunch was served by Annette Campbell and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. Kostecki from Thunder Bay visited relations and friends here for Christmas. Carol Dumais from Thunder Bay visited her sister Michelle Campbell for Christmas here. Mrs. Florence Whent from Thunder Bay visited relations and friends here. Two Chimo turkeys were won by Lyn McParland and Mrs. Paulmert. Visiting Marg Nesbitt for Christmas was her daughter Muriel and Gary Shewfelt from Echo Bay. Visiting Mary Sparks was Joan and Reg McCullough from Hamilton. Carol and Ray Bergeron from Thunder Bay visited the Webb family for Christmas also Mrs. Sharon and Dale Sparks visited Alice and families. Santa Chris Joubert dropped in to Birchwood Terrace to deliver some chocolates to the residents on behalf of Terrace Bay Council. Photo by Paul Marcon Council briefs -- Schreiber Sgt. Andy Templar of the Schreiber OPP presented council with some statistics for the month of November, 1989. There were a total of 52 gener- al occurrences including: one Assault Police, one Obstruct Police, one possession of Stolen Goods, two fraud investigations, two Disturbing the Peace, one Mischief under $1,000, three other criminal code, one narcotic, one Liquor Act Violation and four other provincial statutes. All of the above have been cleared except the mischief. In addition, three persons were charged with Impaired Driving and 16 Highway Traffic Act charges were laid. Six motor vehicle accidents involving prop- erty damage; one personal injury motor vehicle accident and two property damage (non-reportable - under $700 damage) took place in November. The Ministry of Natural Resources will hold public meet- ings concerning the establishment of new landfill sites for the Rossport area. Council approve the Recreation Committee to autho- rizc the purchase of a Tie M-16 telephone system for the Recreation Complex. The Property Committee will be meeting soon to discuss the future of the Old Town Hall. Council has been notified the Ministry of the Environment has received Schreiber's application for funding for work on the new sewer plant. Terrace Bay Final purchase price of the truck for the Public Works depart- ment was $12,500. Council passed a motion approving the additional payment of $5,000 to the consulting firm Cumming Cockburn Ltd. who are performing the Waterfront Development Study. The approval is on the condition the Ministry of Northern Development and mines subsi- dizes 75 per cent of the $5,000. Council is also requesting the MNDM to extend the grant dead- line on the waterfront study to March 31, 1990. A Nissan van will be provided as a community relations vehicle for the Terrace Bay Police Force at a cost of $100 per month. A snow plow blade is being rented from C, Desrosiers Construction on a temporary basis at a rate of $100 per month. Coun. Mike King noted he would like to see the Seniors Snow Removal Program expand- ed to include walkways and steps. His proposals has been referred to committce for review. Council will be meeting later this month to examine the current fee structure for use of the Recreation Complex at which time they will also look into the possibility of raising these fees. | An important | announcement about Unemployment Insurance The Government of Canada recently presented to Parliament a series of amendments to the Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA). The purpose of the proposed amendments is to improve existing legislation and to provide additional funds for programs and job training in areas critica to Canada's economic future. Major improvements include additional maternity/parental benefits and the extension of coverage to people who choose to work beyond age 65. Although passed by the House of Commons on Bill C-21 is still under consideration by the Senate and will not become law on December 31. Under one section of the current law, workers may qualify for regular UI benefits with at least 10 to 14 weeks of work during the previous year. That section of the law expires January 6th, 1990 and until amend-- ments to the Act are adopted the following interim rule applies: Anyone making a claim for regular UI benefits that would have started on or after January 7, 1990, must have worked a minimum of 14 weeks during the last year to qualify. For more information contact your local Canada Employment Centre (CEC). There are more than 500 CECs across Canada; phone numbers are listed in the Federal Government section of your phone book. ovember 6th, 1989, I+l Employment and Immigration Canada Emploi et Immigration Canada Canada