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Page 2, News, Tuesday, October 22 1991 Com mM U Nn / it y Di r / ie f S compiled by Darren MacDonald Block parent week Oct. 21-26 is Block Parents Week, and Madge Richardson, president of the Schreiber chapter, said that Garfield the Cat has been chosen as the offi- cial Block Parent mascot for Ontario. Richardson said she became involved in the program because, as a mother, it made her feel more secure to know that there are places her kids could go if they were in trou- ble. "As a parent, it appealed to me," she said. "T like the thought that there's a home my kids can go to." All block parents are screened by the O.P.P., and only put the sign in their window when they are available to help. "Even if they're home, and are doing something that pre- vents them from hearing the door, they're not supposed to put the sign in the window, said Richardson. The Schreiber chapter, which was organized last spring, cur- rently has 49 members. "That's not bad," Richardson said. "But ideally you would like for there to be a block parent every fourth house." She said many people shy away from joining because they think it will take too much time. "But you don't have to be home all the time," Richardson said. Even if you're home a few hours a week, she said it would be worthwhile. Bell improves service Service improvements, includ- ing the installation of new equipment, accounted for $148,600 in capital expendi- tures last year for Bell Cana- da's 1,067 customers in Terrace Bay. The projects included the expansion of trunking capacity and installation of additional customer lines in the local switching centre to accommo- date growth. These expenditures were part of a network-wide total of $2.3 billion spent by Bell Cana- da on capital improvements in 1990. About $1.5 billion of this was spent in Ontario. Bell spending in Terrace Bay also included $62,300 in municipal taxes, of which real- Mon Cherie Hair Salon is now "Mirror image " ander new management. Take advantage now of our specials S1© OFF Perms SS Of F 1/2 Perms SIO OPP streaks Discount for senior citizens. Call now for an appointment with our hairstylists: Paula Goodwin Keri Doucet & Raquelle Stanick Phone: 824-3080 38 Kingsway Cats & Carls for SCHREIBER MEDICAL CENTRE | NOTICE DOCTOR'S HOURS Effective, October 8, 1991, the following physi- cians are available at the Schreiber Medical Centre, during the hours listed: DR. GEMMING TU and DR. SASHA CHADDAH Thursday No Appointment Necessary Drs. TU and CHADDAH, will be practicing at the Schreiber Medical Centre, October 8th to December 31st. Monday - Wednesday 10 am- 12pm 1 pm - 4pm 10 am-4pm Friday 10am-2pm ty tax accounted for $1,800, business tax for $500, and gross receipts tax for $60,000. This year, the company's capital spending in Terrace Bay is expected to reach $60,000. Projects planned or under way include installation of a fiber optic cable for Terrace Bay and Schreiber. RAP in Michigan The International Joint Com- mission (IJC) recently held their sixth Biennial Meeting in Traverse City, Michigan. The commission is responsible for the waters that flow along, and sometimes across, the Cana- da/United States Boundary. The Jackfish Bay Remedial Action plan (RAP) was repre- sented at the meeting by Jon and Audrey Ferguson. The Fer- gusons are members of the RAP Public Advisory Commit- tee (PAC). Audrey Ferguson said she was impressed with the progress being made towards cleaning up the Areas of Con- cer on the Great Lakes. "The IJC is the spearhead of a large body of concern -- con- cem that will. see success in our struggle to rehabilitate those ecosystems damaged by our poor attitudes about the envi- ronment." Jon Ferguson, chair of the PAC, said the highlight of the meeting was the announcement of the joint Canada-U.S. pro- posal to "restore and protect the Lake Superior basin. "This proposal is a milestone which calls for special mea- sures to preserve Lake Superior as the cleanest of the Great Lakes." The proposal is in response to the government's acceptance of the challenge to designate Lake Superior as a "demonstra- tion area where no point source discharge of any persistent toxic substances while develop- ing and implementing RAPs." As part of the preparation for the meeting, the PAC and RAP teams completed the Stage One document for Jackfish Bay. This document gives a descrip- tion of the environmental con- ditions, and defines the prob- lems present, within the aay. and river. New rent for curlers The town of Terrace Bay has signed a new rental fee agree- ment with the Terrace Bay Curling Club. The Club will pay $8,039.98 in rent this year, including $525.98 in GST. The first half of the rent is due Nov. 30, and the remainder Jan. 31. Ridgewood Dr. to open The Ministry of Transporta- tion has agreed to allow Ridge- wood Drive in Terrace Bay to re-open, and Reeve Jim Zeigler DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Residents are reminded to set clocks back one hour at 2:00 a.m. on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1991. TOWNSHIP OF SCHREIBER YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND seat Ramee : | SCHREIBER RECREATION CENTRE FREE Tae BS aa eit FEDERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK - SPEAKER - FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (A MUST FOR ALL SMALL BUSINESSES) : OCTOBER 24TH - 7:00 - 10:00 P.M. FREE INFORMATION SESSION - e NUMEROUS FINANCIAL AND GOVERNMENT | AGENCIES SUPPLYING INFORMATION ONG FUNDING, GRANTS, TRAINING, TAXES, SMALL BUSINESS LOANS, EMPLOYMENT, TOURISM, BANKING, BUSINESS INFORMATION § & FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL Mary, & LESLIE OR PAULETTE AT 825-9688. the Schreiber Rec. Centre. said he hoped it would be open by Christmas. "Tt had to be fenced off because the Ministry (of Trans- portation) said there was less than 1,000 ft. between exits and entrances," said Zeigler. "This council has put in a lot of hours trying to get this done." Zeigler said he met with Transportation Minister Gilles Pouliot, who had an aide find out if the 1,000 ft. rule was a policy or guideline. "Gilles has been working with us on this since 1986," said Zeigler. Once it was determined that it was a guideline, Pouliot gave permission for the road to open. "All we have to do is buy some land from Kimberly Clark, take down the fence, and buy a stop sign," said Zeigler. Small business week As part of Small Business Week, the.Superior North Development Centre and the Schreiber-Terrace Bay Com- munity Futures Organization have organized two information sessions for small business. The first is on Oct. 23, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., and will deal with efficient financial manage- ment, The Oct. 24 session will ~ provide information on how to deal with government agencies. Both sessions take place at Superior Cross- Country Ski Club