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Hello Everybody: I usually write this column while doing my laundry so I know its "clean" but as this has to be in a day earlier and its not my day to wash I can only hope this will also be "clean". I guess a lot of you nice folks are away on holidays. I sure hope you are having good times on vacation. Several of our residents are also away visiting family and friends, we welcomed Susan Gaulin back from a visit to Red Rock. This ole gal is not going to fly to the west coast of the United States or Alaska. .'ll stay on "Terra Firma" this year. Sorry to hear that our good friend Pam Jones is under the weather, I understand she has a pro- blem with her knee and by Helene Ballard ankle and is getting around : on crutches. Our Best Wishes for a speedy recovery Pam, we miss . you here at Birchwood. It's not too early to start thinking of the Fall Fair in Sept. It will be something of interest to all of us, a .]. good way to meet friends and talk over your sum- mer. Usually these kinds of events in a small town are like a big family gathering and can really be fun. Not much going on this week so I'll close but I'll have more news next week after the Civic Holiday and I hope you all have fun. And now with an apology to the men of the cloth... A young minister was preaching his first sermon in his first church and was a bit nervous. His topic Birth Announcement McARTHUR Mike and Darlene are pleased to announce the long-awaited ar- rival of their first born, a son KRISTOPHER MICHAEL _ Born in the Port Arthur General Hospital on July 19, 1985 at 1:27 p.m. weighing j 4 lbs. 1 oz. Proud grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. A Regis of Terrace Bay, and Mr. & Mrs. A McArthur of Collingwood. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT David and Cathy Lengyel are proud to an- nounce the arrival of their Daughter SAMANTHA CRYSTAL on July 16, 1985, weighing 9 Ibs. 2 oz. Proud grandparents are George and Dorothy Lengyel, and Ed & Irene Bourtski. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT John & Caryn Agnew are proud to announce the safe arrival of their first child SEAN LAWRENCE DALY 6 Ibs. 2 oz. at 3:18 p.m: on July 29th, 1985. Proud grandparents are Mrs. Lorna Angew of Ottawa, Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Anderson of Ter- race Bay, and Mr. Lawrence Ziegler of Calgary, Alta, He was born at the Port Arthur General Hospital. Special thanks to Dr. Bailey for all his good care. Also thanks to Dr. Baunemann and the Nursing Staff at the Port Arthur. J e 'i Personal Lending Bank of Montreal, is breaking away from banking tradition, changing the roles of our personnel in a challenging and exciting era. As a Personal Lending Officer, located|in Schreiber; you will be responsible for the development and management of a high quality consumer loan port- folio. The ideal background for the position will be 1-3 years in consumer credit, with strong analytical and interpersonal skills. This key position will inter- face with both customers and bank personnel. As marketing the bank's services will be a major responsibility, experience in business development is essential. Bank of Montreal offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as advancement oppor- tunities in a stimulating work environment. interested applicants please send a resume in confidence to: Brian McKenzie, Personal Loans Manager, P.O. Box 728, Thunder Bay, Ontario. The First Canadian Bank Bank of Montreal was on drinking, part of which was as follows -, "If I could have my way I would pour all the liquor in the world into the river."' Having finished, the young minister picked up his Hymn book and announc- ed the closing Hymn: 'Let us gather by the River". '*Amen". NWO Women's Health Education receives $37,000 The Northwestern On- tario Women's Health Education Project (NWO W.H.E.P.), a three year demonstration project scheduled to conclude August 31, 1985, has been granted a ten month exten- sion by its funder, Health Promotion Directorate of Health and Welfare Canada, until June 30, 1986. Ms. Judi Vinni has been hired for the half-time co- ordinator's position for the project and will spend the ten, month period working with local and_ regional women who are attempting to form an organization to represent their interests in women's health in Nor- thwestern Ontario. Over the past three years of operation, W.H.E.P., a health promotion project, developed workshop kits on a range of health topics chosen by women in four- teen N.W. Ontario com- munities. The seventeen workshops have been presented in a total of twen- ty communities by the co- ordinators of the Project and later by community women who attended train- ing sessions in Thunder Bay this past year to prepare them. The health workshops provide information but emphasize group participa- tion so that women can share their knowledge, identify their needs and formulate their own solutions. Currently a core group of seven women, represen- ting thirty regional women involved with -- the W.H.E.P., are planning a conference to be held in Thunder Bay, October 18, 19, 20, 1985. '*The pur- pose of the ten month ex- tension,' say W.H.E.P. co-ordinators,~ "is to ensure that workshops are in Northwestern Ontario communities and being us- ed as a resource."' VMiom & Me session from January 'til early May. Each child at- tends one morning per week for an hour and a Mothers of preschool children will be interested to know that Mom and Me in Terrace Bay will be star- ting again in mid- half. If you want to know September. Registration more about Mom and Me, night is Thursday, come on out for Registra- tion Night. This will be the only chance to register your child, so plan to attend. September 5/85 at 8:00 p.m. in the Recreation Centre Conference Room. , Mom And Me is not a Daycare Centre; it's a play Marriage Mr. & Mrs. Nick Racioppi are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter ANNA to ALEX SORENSEN, son of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Sorensen of Manotick, Ontario. The wedding will place at 2:00 on August 10th at Angels Roman Catholic Schreiber. take Holy . Church, and learn group in which _ mothers are encouraged to participate. Approximately once every three weeks each mom is scheduled to remain and assist the teacher with the program, snack and clean-up. When it's not the mom's turn to work she may drop her child off and leave, pro- viding the child is two years of age or older. The first session runs from mid-September to Christmas and the second 8243218 92 SPo INN Est. 1884 Fine licensed dining with the charming ambience of a 100 y year old railroad inn overlooking Rossport Harbour. Help your Heart Fund Help your Heart eo VISA ses pp / cous y IN NOTICE to be introduced in northw Meetings will be held at: The Ministry of Northern Affairs and Mines and the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission are holding community meetings on the Dash-8 aircraft estern Ontario in the near future. Interested groups or individuals are invited to participate by presenting their views on current norOntair service, suggesting alterations, improvements and routing alternatives. Kenora - Inn of the Woods Monday, August 12, 7 p.m. Red Lake - Polish Hall Tuesday, August 13, 1 p.m. Dryden - Best Western Hotel Tuesday, August 13, 7 p.m. Atikokan - Steep Rock Inn Wednesday, August 14, 1 p.m. Fort Frances - Red Dog Inn Wednesday, August 14, 7 p.m. Terrace Bay - Recreation Complex Thursday, August 15, 1 p.m. For more information, contact: Ministry of Northern Affairs and Mines Ontario Bill Lees Ministry of Northern Affairs and Mines, Kenora (807) 468-3135 René Fontaine Minister David.Hobbs ° Deputy Minister OF COMMUNITY MEETINGS Information on norOntair's role, its current service patterns and characteristics of the new aircraft will be provided at the beginning of each session. Written or oral submissions are welcome.