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Page 6, News, Wednesday, January 27, 1988. Games begin on Saturday, February 13: 1988 Calgary will have the XV Winter | iin ss Terrace Bay was chilly for the arrival of the Olympic Torch- Schreiber was freezing! During both the torchlight parade (see picture) and the arrival of the torch, residents at the recreation complex could not stay still for fear of their toes becoming numb. People bounced around at the Schreiber Public School on Friday, January 8, in anticipation of walking to the recreation complex to officially start the Schreiber Olympic Torch Days. Torch Bearers Donald Beno and Douglas Adey carried the Olympic flag in the procession (see picture). Reeve Mike Cosgrove spoke for a few minutes to start the celebrations, fol- lowed by a huge bonfire, free hot chocolate, a teen dance and a torch dance. The next day saw such events as the children's play day, another free public skate, a tot dance, a spaghetti supper and a moc- casin dance. On Sunday there was yet another free public skate, " minor hockey games, ringette fun day and a broomball game which pit- ted Schreiber council and the recreation committee against the Schreiber fire- men and the firemen's auxil- lary. The firemen and auxiliary won by a score of 5 to 1. The ice sculpture contest, a special weekend event, had Janet Moorey winning in the individual category with her torch bearer. Unfortunately, warmer weather started to melt the poor runner. First place in the group category went to the employees of Birch's with their Hidy and Howdy sculpture. Second place in the group went to the fire- men and their torch which was seen by all in the recre- ation complex parking lot. Awards presentation The Celebration '88 Certificates of Merit to rec- ognize those Schreiberites who have made outstanding contributions to their com- munities were given out at the supper and awards pre- sentation night on Monday, January 11. The medals were given out at the torch ceremony earlier in the day in the recreation complex parking lot (see picture). This program honours those among us who have demonstrated. characteristics which are in keeping with the admirable ideals of the Olympic spirit; hard work, determination, moral char- acter, and dedication to the community. Schreiberites who received the certificates were Edna Cocks, George Riley, Geoff Birch, Stan Spadoni, Ian Fummerton, Gene Ross, Mavis Godin, Don Burton, John McKenzie, Connie Connelly, Gerry Figliomeni and Mavis Slater. "TENDERS are now being accepted for a pool table approximate size being 6ft. X 12ft. in good condition, comes with accessories. To arrange for viewing, please contact : Ken Benoit at 825-9695 or contact the Terrace Bay Fire Department. Tenders will be received until 5 p.m. Feb. 6th, 1988 then publicly opened at 5:30 the same day. Tenders received after the closing date will be returned unopened. LOWEST OR ANY TENDER WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE ACCEPTED. TERRACE BAY FIRE DEPARTMENT TERRACE BAY, ONTARIO POT-2W0 Schreiber medals Ross, official, and Bob Spadoni,. sponsor. Others who took part in the medal ceremony were Schreiber Reeve Mike Cosgrove, Schreiber Councillors Bob Krause and Tom Quinton, Schreiber Recreation Director Ron Larivee and MP for Cochrane-Superior Keith Penner (shown in back). K. Lusk photo. The people in the front row above were honoured on Monday, January 11, for their outstanding contributions to amateur sports in Schreiber. They are, from left, Frank Fummerton, volunteer, Cosmo Filane, coach, Dominic Figliomeni, male athlete, Tammy McParland, female athlete, Borden \ Torch light parade and a raging bonfire was enjoyed by all. Donald Beno and Douglas Adey, official Torch Bearers, can be seen holding the , Olympic flag on its arrival to the recreation complex. Opening ceremonies were then held followed by a free public skating peri- od and teen dance in the complex. The temperature was very cold but never- theless Schreiber opened up its Olympic Torch ceremonies by holding a Torch Light Parade on Friday, January 8. The parade started at 6:30 p.m. and went from the pub- lic school to the recreation complex parking lot where free hot chocolate was available Hidy and Howdy The official mascots of the Winter Olympic Games, Hidy and Howdy, visited both Schreiber and Terrace Bay during the ceremonies. Above they are shown visiting the Township of Terrace Bay. Municipal office. Beiter ay fh Se sn he ia Se Gk ee ote a