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Remembering: Five years ago Five years ago this week Terry Fox made his way through Terrace Bay. Within this' column we would like to re-print an article from the Terrace Bay-Schreiber News of September 3, 1980. "'The Terry Fox who spoke to the crowds gathered at the Red Dog Inn on August 27 bore ab- solutely no resemblance to the surly, complaining tyrant we were led (or rather misled) to expect by the Toronto media. Rather we heard a boyish young man whose obvious sincerity caused an unusual, but, in this most cynical of ages, welcome reaction in most who'd come to cheer but left with lumps in their throats and tears in their eyes! Terry, who celebrated his 22nd birthday while running through Gravenhurst on August 4, told of his reaction to lear- ning at age 18 after a few weeks of pain in his knee, that his leg would be am- putated in just four days. He spoke of friends and cards and people who cared, getting him through the worst times. He shared the frustration of seeing his . skills as a basketball player at Simon Fraser Universi- ty vanish so quickly. He told us of past dreams which would never be fulfilled and new dreams - which undoubtedly will. Terry said many people call him courageous and strong because of his marathon run, but that the real time he had to have courage was during the months of chemotherapy necessary to fight his cancer. And then Terry broke down and wept and pointed to a handsome lit- tle ten-year-old boy who lost his leg to cancer two months ago and is now go- ing through all Terry himself had to endure. We wept with him. Young Greg Scott flew with his parents to join Terry for two days of his run and will return August 28 to his home town of Welland. Terry expressed pride and amazement in Greg's incredible achievements of riding a bike and swimm- ing and said Greg was giv- ing him lessons. Lessons in riding, swimming - and courage. Terry thanked Terrace Bay for their fantastic donation of over $10,400 to the Canadian Cancer Society. The campaign idea of "a dollar per per- son" has seen its greatest success in Northwestern Ontario and Terry was ob- viously very happy with local contributions. Although he could not stop in Schreiber, almost $3,000 was presented to his brother. This donation is even more impressive in view of the fact that many Schreiber families are also K.C. families and con- tributed to the mill collections. So very many did so very much. It was great to see the Guides, Beavers and Cubs out in uniform. The Commisso Brothers band added much to the en- joyment of Terry, his team and the crowds. Mary Hale, in Terrace Bay, and Marion Henri, in Schreiber proved themselves to be super organizers and doers of deeds, not dreamers of dreams. Terry now continues his run, averaging 40 km per day over our rugged, hilly highway. Downhill stret- ches are especially difficult for him, but his team says fam, he is well and strong and determined to make it to B.C. We do thank Terry and Greg for reminding us that research isn't just a word - it's people working to help the Terrys and Gregs of this world and to prevent others from having to go through their very personal agonies. Terry believes that cancer could have been beaten twenty years ago if people would have joined together then as they are doing now. Let's remember Terry - as a man who challenged us to open our hearts and our wallets - as an incredibly fine athlete who is achieving a monumental physical task - and as a man who cares enough to cry." We all know the rest of the story, and in the interim we have been reminded of the courage and the dreams of Terry Fox by documen- taries, movies and by the presence of Steve Fonyo, who helped to complete what Terry had started. We would like to think that the "legend"' of Terry Fox will be remembered. Terry Fox is truly one of Canada's greatest heroes. Slow progress reported for women teachers Says meeting _ At the current rate of progress in the public schools, it will be 80 years before there are as many , women principals as men principals, according to a report released in Toronto last week at the annual meeting of the Federation of Women Teachers' Associations of Ontario. The Federation represents the 31,000 women teachers in the Ontario elementary public schools. Attending from this area were, Mrs. Liz Babe of Manitouwadge Public School, Mrs. Alice Sauve of Marathon Public School and Miss Gail Con- rad of Terrace Bay. Public School. Provincial President Ed- na Parker noted that only 26 of the province's 80 public school boards have equal opportunity pro- grammes in spite of twelve years of urging from the Ministry of Education. The result is that only ten per cent of elementary public school principals are women, although two- thirds of the teachers are women. There has been only a very slight improve- ment in the number of women principals in recent years. In a debate on the exten- sion of separate school fun- ding, delegates expressed concern that elementary public schools may lose students, with a resulting loss of staff and possible closing of small schools. They also asked for provi- sions for women teachers to be retained in the public schools. Women tend to have lower seniority than men and may therefore lose their jobs in secondary schools where they are now only one third of the teachers when full funding of separate secondary schools takes place. Delegates expressed dismay that duplication of the secondary school system will cost 150 million dollars a year (the cost of extension of separate school funding) while many primary classes in Ontario are too large for effective teaching. Quoting research showing that early education can prevent social and academic problems in later life, delegates vowed to campaign with parents and school boards for adequate funding for education of young children. Jeanne Milovanovic of Scarborough was elected President of the Federa- tion, Carol Dewey of Cobourg First Vice- President, Elaine Cline of Windsor Second Vice- President, Helen Penfold of Owen Sound Treasurer. Joan Westcott of Toronto is Executive Director. This week in fire Prevention survey started A fire prevention survey will be conducted in the Terrace Bay District aim- ed at the people who make use of the forest for recrea- tional purposes. This ministry in conjunction with Environs Research Group of Toronto would like to know just how ef- fective our fire prevention program is. The best way to do this is to ask the peo- ple in the district. The aim of this survey is to ask your opinion on various aspects of prevention by direct contact in the bush at recreational sites and by random telephone numbers selected from the directory in each community. This will ensure that the names of the people contacted and the information collected will remain confidential. The information will be compiled from the North Central Region to provide Statistics to help the ministry improve future fire prevention programs. If you have any questions regarding the nature:of the survey please contact the Fire Prevention Techini- cian: Al Turner 826-3225. me THANK YOU 2 . THANK YOU The Centennial. Committee very sincerely thanks everyone who participated in any way in making Schreiber's 100th Birthday Celebrations such a great success. We extend special thanks to the following:' Reeve and Council and Township Staff North of Superior Multicultural Association and Joe Earle in particular Kimberly Clark and Al Chisholm for sponsoring the Wine and Cheese Party, and Al's support when needed The B. of L.E. and U.T.U. for their wonderful day for the KIDS. C.P. Rail for their Centennial Train Display and their many other activities Parks Canada for celebrating their Centennial with us Schreiber Recreation Association for their unending support Royal Canadian Legion and Auxiliary. They filled the gap in our meal problems and did a wonderful job The Volunteer Fire Department for their part in the Fireworks, the Parade, and numerous other activities * Rosa Speziale and her staff for the great Italian Dinner | Zonie Fischer and her staff for the lovely Ukrainian Dinner The Ontario Provincial Police who provided necessary protection for the parade The Marching Units, and everyone who spent so much. time making those wonderful floats for the biggest and best parade ever seen in Schreiber The Staff and students of Holy Angel's and the Public School for their art work The School Boards The Public Library for a terrific display of pictures and information of the past Our entertainers: Danny O'Keefe, The Superior Tumblers, and the Smith family with Nola Fummerton Aileen Ross for her artistic idea for decorating and her art F Roxanne McLellan for promoting the Yard beautifica- tion program Gordon Birch who brought two antique cars from B.C. for the Parade Brian Duncan: Our Piper McKevitt Trucking Ministry of Natural Resources Sr. Citizens Chimo Club The Local Merchants Bell Canada Ray Sisson Dale Evoy Terry Emma Petkovick for the beautiful afghan she made Jack Stokes Bay Beverages Northern Beverages Palm Dairies Klomp Wakefield Dairies Pat Dingwell Ray Gionet Bob and Ruth Mackenzie Peter Monks Doug May Ken Dooley The Clergy and Interfaith Choir D. Cardiff Art Parent The Clowns Dorothy Lengyl Colleen Glad and her committee Joey Godin Chris Peterson Doug Spillane Eric Handel The Art Club Figure Skating Club Mr. & Mrs. Mainprize (organ) Lee Ann Mauro To all those who worked at the wind up Dance and Bar And last but not least, a big thank you to the Ex- Residents who came home and to the residents who made them welcome. GOD BLESS YOU ALL