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By HELENE BALLARD A warm "Hello" on a cold day, I hope you are all well and that the flu bug has not found you yet, if he knocks on your door, don't open it. Now I hope you will please bear with me, I wish to use my time here for something very impor- tant, so here goes. Dear Santa (whoever you are) words cannot express our surprise at the stroke of good luck which came to Birchwood Terrace and its Residents. We are indeed most grateful for your generous donation 'to us and may I say '"Yes we believe in Santa." YOu must know how very much we need a new bus, and that we are working hard to try and raise funds to get a bus. The bus we now. use is for one thing, too small and the stoool we have to use to get on and off the bus is not very secure, it tips and slides which could result in injury. Also we have several residents who use walkers, and canes, which of course makes it impossible to take them on outings, so we need a bus that has a hydraulic lift on it. This way everybody can go out and enjoy our great outdoors. This party, who sent us the donation does not want us to know who they are because the letter was signed "Santa." We only wish we could see you in person so we could shake your hand and thank you properl;y, but "Santa" I know I speak for all the staff and residents when I say "Thank you very much and may God Bless." Your generous donation really lifted our spirits and hopes that soon we will be able to - chwood say "Now we can get a new bus."' If at some future time you decide to make yourself known to us, we will be overjoyed to meet you, meantime we will honour your wishes and let you remain "The Bir- Terrace Mystery". Apart from the surprise donation mention- ed above, things are pretty quiet here. However if it's by WINNIE CAMPBELL The regular monthly meeting of the Holy Angels C.W.L. was. held Sunday 13th of January in the Parish Centre with Presi- dent Billie Ann Saarinen in the chair. The meeting opened with a prayer and the scripture reading was by Mrs. Rita McGrath Spiritual Convenor. : Mrs. Colleen Gauthier read the minutes of the previous meeting and Mrs. Roxanne McLellan gave _ the treasurer's report. The President thanked all the members who work- ed for the success of the Bazaar. The Cakes were won by Mary Fummerton and Rossdnn Pelligreno and the Barbie Doll by Tammy McParland & Arline Hamel won the door prize. In her report Mrs. Kay Stefuryk thanked the ladies who helped with the Birchwood December Bir- thday Party. She suggested we start collecting suitable Penny Auction prizes for this next September. The Annual Parish Social will be held Saturday February the 9th at the Legion Hall and the Youth group is be- ing formed in the parish. The collection for the Ethiopia was very suc- cessful. Thanks to all who donated. Mrs. Irene Borut- ski will set up for the an- nual pot luck supper Sun- day January the 20th. The nominating committee will be formed at the February meeting. A list of deceas- ed members has to be com- piled as this information will be placed on.the Altar at the Convention. Mrs. Janet M. Moorey stated the guides and brownies will hold a light bulb sale at the end of January. It was decided to hold a bakeless bake sale in February and the St. Patricks day tea will be held March the 17th in the Parish Centre.. Mrs. Leona Fournier and Mrs. Mel. Webb offered to look after the coffee break after Mass Sunday February 10th. The names of Mrs. Sarah Diano and Mrs. Ruth Spadoni and Mrs. Sharon McParland were drawn for the Pot of Gold. As none of these were present the amount is carried to. the next meeting. The meeting ended with prayers and lunch served. Rossport Notes By ANNE TODESCO The: regular monthly meeting of the St. John Berchmen's Altar Society was held Tuesday evening at Mrs. Laura Legault's home at 8 p.m. The first vice president Gail Bain chaired the meeting and led in the opening and closing prayers which were offered up for the sick of the community. The minutes' read by Laura Legault and the financial report presented by Doris Legault were passed for adoption. There was only one account to be passed for payment, the oil bill. The spiritual reading, "'I am not alone into the World of Souls" was read by the hostess, Laura Legault. The members decided to donate a hun- dred dollars towards the Ethiop-ian relief fund. This resolution was passed for adoption by Mary Schell- ing and Freda Gerow and continued on page 6 G&G HAIR FASHIONS PERM Special Reg. $45.00 - 47.00 Special *35°°-*37™ from Jan. 22 to Feb. 2 Phone 825-9202 - Sat. ~* 9:30 a.m. till closing Located below the Camera Shop (basement), entrance from the back or front - HOURS: Tues. cold out we manage to find things to do. I notice the dart board has been sest up and several of the residents have been trying out their throwing arm. Also.a room has been set aside for the ladies to come in for a quilting bee. I understand Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, January 23, 1985, page 5 there will be a few ladies coming from Schreiber, who can do this work and we welcome them. On Thursday Jan. 17 we had our monthly Birthday Par- ty put on by the Ladies from the Pentecostal ' Church and we thank them very much. These parties mean a lot to the Residents who have Birthdays during the months, -it shows that although we are in a Home, we are not forgotten. My Bite is short, "'Come on Hydro", how about fixing the street lights near Bir- chwood, on the Highway, it's dark and we like folks to be able to see the en- trances to our driveways, thanks. Until next. time remember what the little dog said when his tail got cut, "'It won't be long now."" Attention Property Owners and Tenants in The Lake Superior Board of Education District Excluding The Townships Of Manitouwadge, Marathon, Schreiber and Terrace Bay Your P roperty Assessment and 1985 Education Taxes Effective January 1, 1985, your property is within the expanded boundaries of the Lake Superior Board of Education as set out in Ontario Regulation 735/84, and school taxes will now be levied in this area. Mailing of Assessment Notices 1984 Assessment Notices will be mailed to all property own- ers and tenants. The assessed value shown on your Notice will be used for the calculation of your 1985 municipal and school taxes. Appeal procedures and a timetable for Open Houses in your area can be found in the Information Insert which accompanies your new Assessment Notice. Open House Sessions Will Answer Questions Open House sessions have been planned at convenient times and locations in your school district to afford you the opportunity to review your assessment with staff of the Regional Assessment Office. Assessment staff willbe | pleased to explain the basis of your property assessment and are authorized to amend all data (school support, assess- ment, etc.) on your Notice. You are encouraged to take advantage of this service. Rolls Available For Review The Assessment Roll will be available for review at your school board office during reg- ular business hours, beginning February 15th, 1985. If You Wish To Appeal If you believe you have been improperly assessed in any way, you may file a formal com- plaint with the Assessment Review Board. The final date for filing an appeal is March 8th, 1985. Information on appeal pro- cedures is provided on the back of your Assessment Notice and in the Information Insert. Schedule of Open Houses For Lake Superior Locality Board Properties Located: Times Location. : West of the boundary between January 30, 1985 Schreiber Tuuri & Walsh Townships 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Town Hall (Bsmt) (Map No. 010 to 080 & 690 & 840) January 31, 1985 Schreiber 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Town Hall (Bsmt) East of the boundary between January 30, 1985 Marathon Tuuri & Walsh Townships 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Municipal Office © (Map No. 090 to 650 & 880) January. 31,1985 Marathon Regional Assessment Office Kenora-Rainy River- Thunder Bay Regional Assessment Office 115 Johnson Avenue Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 2V9 Telephone (807) 345-1221 Zenith 50960 J.W. Stewart Regional Assessment Commissioner 9:00 a.m. -:2:00 p.m. Municipal Office