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Terrace Bay News, 25 Sep 1990, p. 3

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Page 3, News, Tuesday, September 25, 1990 Former Schreiber resident still loves painting at 95 By Angie Saunders The News Otto Herriot Thompson, a for- mer resident of Schreiber, still loves painting at the age of 95. Mrs. Thompson, who now lives in Etobicoke, has paintings hanging all over the world. Her paintings hang in houses in Germany, Scotland, England, Portugal, United States, and of course Canada. Though she now supports her- self with a cane, it doesn't slow down her painting. Otto likes to work quickly. She feels the sub- ject and paints it. Otto received the International Woman of the Year Award (given by Creed's) in 1975 at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition. One of her oils was judged best of show at the Kingsway Kiwanis Festival in 1979. Otto enjoys painting in oils the best. Flowers are favourite sub- ject as the color and beauty capti- vates her. Otto was born in Calumet, Quebec, but moved to Schreiber when her father's railroading job took the family westward. After taking nursing training in Thunder Bay, Otto married William (Archie) Herriot in 1919, which surprised many because he was a WWI double-amputee. The Herriots moved from Schreiber to New Toronto in 1937 for Archie's job. Unfortunately, Archie died in 1950. Otto was widowed a second time in 1976 after marrying Dr. James Thompson in 1953. The artist who has been paint- Criminal Court Report It was another busy day for Judge R. Mitchell, at September 19th 1990 Criminal Court. Daryl Broughten of Terrace Bay pled guilty to a Terrace Bay Police Force charge of "Cause Disturbance". He was given a $300.00 fine. Arrest Warrants were issued for Raymond Hebert, who did not appear for a "Drive Over 80 Mgs." charge. A Warrant was also issued for Wayne Sloan who did not appear for "Cultivation of a Narcotic" charge. Daniel Miller of Schreiber pled guilty to "Break and Enter". This occurred on April 28, 1990, when Miller broke into the Martha Geczy camp on Selim Road. Miller was ordered to pay $1,337.31 to repair damages to broken windows and doors. Miller was given a $1,500.00 fine and placed on Probation for a period of two years. Emile Morriseau of Pays Plat was sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to an assault on 01 August 1990. Morriseau was placed on probation for a period of two years. Charles Olive of Schreiber pled guilty to a charge of "Mischief". He took a voluntary treatment program and had paid restitution for damages prior to September Court. Judge Mitchell issued Olive an absolute dis- charge. Timothy Richardson of Schreiber was sentenced to 15 days in jail. The Terrace Bay Police Force charge of "Obstruct Police" was Richardson's second such charge in the past five years. Kenneth Seidel of Terrace Bay pled guilty to "Impaired Driving". Seidel was givenl4 days in jail and prohibited from driving for a two year period. Robert Whalen and Kelly Thorsteinson pled guilty to "Mischief". They were ordered to pay restitution of $525.27 each and pay a fine of $150.00 The above charges were laid by Schreiber O.P.P. unless other- wise identified. Next Criminal Court will be held on October 17, 1990, at the Legion Hall in Schreiber at 10:30 a.m. VML7IGIVL2AGQOL79: EBON EBONS CLIGNDICLIGN'DSS | The Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay Terrace Bay Recreation Committee Vacancy The Township of Terrace Bay has a vacancy -for one volunteer Recreation Committee Member. Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 19. Applicants should be interested in contributing to the development of Municipal Recreation Policies, Programs and Facilities. Applicants should submit a letter of application to: Terrace Bay Recreation Office P.O. Box 460 Terrace Bay, Ontario POT 2W0 Application Deadline: Friday September 28th, 1990 For more information contact Dean Main at the Terrace Bay Recreation Office at 825-3542. ing for over 50 years, wrote in a letter to Dorsa and Ray Caldwell her fond memories of Schreiber. "Because I grew up in Schreiber and it was my home for many years, I have that fond feel- ing for anything pertaining to that area. That prompted me to make a sketch from the picture on the front page of the Terrace Bay News of the wreckage of the Canadian, just east of Terrace Bay on April 29, 1965. The photo was taken by Jim McCuaig. My painting was accepted in a Juried Art Show held in Etobicoke City Hall." This letter, dated July 23, 1990, was written a few months after Otto's 95th birthday. Congratulatory notes were sent from Prime Minister Mulroney, Governor -General Ray Hnatyshyn, and Premier David Peterson. Otto Herriot Thompson, formerly a resident of Schreiber, stands beside a painting of a train wreck near Terrace Bay in 1965. 3090000000000 0000C€6 Lake Superior High School (LSHS) Schreiber/Terrace Bay We are prepared to offer the following high school full credit courses of a sufficient number of adults enrol. 1. Law Grade 12 - Teacher: Mr. Doug Roberts Those interested in taking this course are to meet with Mr. Roberts at the Terrace Bay Campus on: Thursday, Sept. 27, 1990 Room 101 2. Conversational French - Senior Level Teacher Mr. Hugh McDonald For those interested , there will be a meeting with Mr. McDonald at the Terrace Bay Campus (LSHS) Thursday Sept. 27, 1990 Room 102 3. Geography (a Senior Credit, Grade 11 or 12) Teacher: Mr. John Vandergraaf who will meet with those inter- ested at the Terrace Bay Campus (LSHS) Thursday, Sept. 27th, 1990 Room 103 4. Music Grade 12 - Vocal Performance (Choir) Teacher: Mr. Howard Alexander For those who wish to form an adult choir there will be a meet- ing at the Schreiber Campus (LSHS) Tuesday Oct. 2, t990 Music Room Please Note: students enrolled full-time in the regular day school pro- gramme at LSHS are not elligible to enrol in night classes. Night School Principals: Sharon MacKenzie Bill Houston The Lake Superior Board CONTINUING EDUCATION of Education PROGRAMME 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 825-3271 824-2555

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