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Your Opinion The News asked several residents of two towns whether they would like curl- ing to be an olympic sport. Edythe Cosgrove of Schreiber said "Certainly. So many people are involved in it. More younger people are taking part and both males and females can partake init. " Michele Godin of Schreiber says, "Yes, definitely. It's a sport you have to know what you're doing. It takes a. lot of skill." 'Helga Hermes from Terrace Bay says a definite yes. "It should have been an Olympic sport a long time ago.. It's very competitive. It has existed as long as any other sport." jas an" "Olympic sport. .I.. en Terrace Bay's Mike Gould- "I can't see why not. I would like to see it enjoy watching curling." Jim Bryson rink takes annual Sweetheart bonspiel The Schreiber Legion, Branch 109, held its annual mixed Sweetheart Bonspiel during the weekend of February 12th and 13th. The fun began on Friday when 16 rinks competed with the Jim Bryson rink eventually winning overall. That team consisted of Daryl Davis, 3rd, Phil Doyon, 2nd, and Cheryl Glad, Lead. The rink was . presented with the Annual Event Trophy and individual trophies were sponsored by Zap's Auto Glass. ' The Runner Up in the A Division was the H. Spikula Rink. 3rd runner up was the R. Hiller Rink and 4th went to the Jody Davis rink. The B event winner was the Jackie Wilson Rink. Team mem- bers were Mike Imbeault, 3rd, Mary Madge, 2nd, and Butch St. Jean, Lead. Runners up in the B event were the Rick Smith Rink, 3rd was the Justin Martin Rink and 4th was the Linda Figliomeni Rink. The C event winner was the Fred McColeman Rink; the team consisted of Bev Roen, 3rd, Paul Martin, 2nd, and Connie May, Lead. . The Punners Up in the C Division were the Rod Mecure Rink; 3rd was the Ray Wilson Sr. Rink, and 4th was the Earline Johnson Rink. The sports committee would like to thank their sponsor Zap's Auto Glass. Thank you to all the businesses that donated prizes. A big thank you to all for support- ing the event. LAW OFFICES OF EDWIN W. (TED) PAGET BARRISTERS & SOLICITOR~ located at TERRACE BAY OFFICE SCHREIBER OFFICE Simcoe Plaza 302 Scotia, 2nd. Floor 825-9379 OR 9395 824.3122 Monday - Friday Every Tuesday 10:00 am-5:30 pm 10:00 am-4:30 pm: \ COOPERMAN'S AUTO BODY WINTER 18 HERE! AND YOU CAN KEEP YOUR AUTOMOBILE IN CONDITION BY BRINGING IT IN FOR A BODY JOB AND PAINT JOB. *WE ALSO REPAIR SNOWMOBILES INSURANCE CLAIMS WELCOMED FREE ESTIMATES Overpass Road Terrrace Bay 825-9360 1988 BRINGS TWO IMPORTANT _ CHANGES TO THE ONTARIO FARM TAX REBATE PROG CHANGE NUMBER ONE: WHAT STAYS THE SAME The Ontario Farm Tax Rebate program now makes two payments a year to farmers and farm property owners, compared to one annual payment previously. CHANGE NUMBER TWO: farmers. The Ontario Farm Tax Rebate program is designed to ease the tax burden faced by Farmers are not required to pre-pay a portion of their municipal taxes to qualify Those eligible for the program will receive two forms to complete --one in the spring and the second one in early fall. Each must be completed and returned to obtain each payment. Completing the first form will generate a payment of approximately 50% of the total 1988 rebate based on the previous year's eligible tax levy. Completing the second form will result in a second payment for the balance of the property owners' 1988 rebate and will be based on the owners' actual 1988 eligible tax levy. are made. contact: ¥) Ministry of ) Agriculture and Food ONTARIO Jack Riddell, Minister David Peterson, Premier for the rebate. 100% of municipal taxes on eligible farm land and outbuildings may be rebated. No rebate will be paid for taxes levied on farm residences and one acre of land. There will be no reassessment of farm . properties unless changes to the property that would normally require reassessment For more information about the Ontario Farm Tax Rebate program and the changes, Farm Assistance Programs Branch 777 Bay Street, 12th floor Toronto, Ontario M5G 2E5 Or call collect (416) 585-6565.