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BELLUZ Reaity Ltd. Box 715 Terrace Bay Ontario POT-2WO Lynn Hodder Sales Representative Simcoe Plaza " Office: 825-9393 Home: 824-3428 TERRACE BAY -- SC 'Vol. 43, No 21 Wednesday, May 25, 1988 funding provided Study to begin development By Greg Huneault the News Calling it the "first concrete step," Terrace Bay Clerk-Treasurer Dave Fulton expressed optimism over a $30,000 provincial grant given to study development of Terrace Bay's waterfront. The Ministry of Northern Development and Mines (MNDM) grant will go toward the study, which will identify the areas suit- able for development as well as the economic feasibility of a marina and other commercial options. Fulton said a consultant hired by he township will conduct a six- month study examining the poten- tial for a marina, cottage and resi- dential development, tourism in general and the development of the Aquasabon Gorge area. The consultant will also study if it is in the best interests to have the proposed projects owned privately, or run municipally. Sources of funding will also be researched. Fulton told the News the town- ship has been plugging for water- front development for over two years now. "I think council recog- nizes the fact that there's a lot of potential for waterfront develop- ment that's been untapped," he said. "T think that's excellent," Terrace Bay Reeve George Ramsay said of the study. "Something should come of it; it's going to answer some questions." The reeve said the proposal, which has been discussed for "any number of years," is viewed as a positive addition to the area. "I've heard nothing negative (about waterfront development)," he told the News. Minister of Northern Develop- ment and Mines Rene Fontaine mirrored the reeve's opinion, say- ing in a news release that it would draw tourists to the town. "The Terrace Bay shoreline holds a lot of potential. Waterfront development would attract growing pleasure boat traffic developing on Lake Superior, as well as Highway 17 travellers," Fontaine said. The Ministry of Natural Resources Terrace Bay District office contributed $20,000 to the project as well. District Manager Ron Running said the money, provided by sport fishing licence fund, will go toward "engineering studies to identify sites where a marina can be devel- oped." Running told the News the MNR has an interest in expanding , and developing the tourism base in the area. "Our belief is that Lake Superior is a tremendous recre- ational resource. We have a great fishery resource (as well)," he added. Running told the News that tourism is being given serious con- sideration as a means to diversify the area's economy, and pointed to lakefront development committees being established in communities such as Nipigon and Marathon. The total cost of the study has been budgeted at $ 60,000, accord- ing to Chris Joubert, council repre- sentative on the Waterfront Development Committee. With the MNR's $20,000 contribution, Joubert said, the remaining $40,000 will be split between the MNDM and the municipality of Terrace Bay, with the township paying 25 per cent to the MNDM 75 per cent contribution. The study is expected by Nov. or Dec. Stop right there!: Students at Holy Angels School in Schreiber rounded up for a bike rodeo last Thursday in the schoolyard. 'Courses were set up and students were tested on their ability to handle their bikes safely. Teachers, ambulance and i OM2 Log HOVEUaL °F Tqng * ZNO 'iva Are2qry NAIDOO SUPERIOR SHORELINE INSURANCE LTD. 825-9492 825-9646 Gord Moorey The North Shore Insurance Specialists! 40 cents essary. police personnel corralled the kids through obstacle courses, and stations were set up to repair bicycles when nec- Each of the children received reflective decals and licences for their bikes. photo by Greg Huneault Community band concert a success By Sheri Payette the News The North Shore Community Band's spring concert entitled "In Tune for Spring" was held on May 17 in the Lake Superior High School gymnasium. Between 140 Hydro committed to environment programs Ontario Hydro is strengthening its commitment to protect the envi- ronment, Chairman and President Robert Franklin said today in releasing the corporation's 1987 Annual Report. Franklin pointed out, that there will be greater pressure on the envi- ronment over the next 10 years, given that electricity demand is expected to climb by a cumulative 29 per cent.', "While environmental protec- tion has always been a priority for Hydro, we must do more," he said: "We must seek new and ingenious ways to minimize the impact of our operations on the environment. We must continue to seek the best solu- tions for every dollar spent." Franklin emphasized that Hydro wants to reduce the forecast growth and will also be launching new-pro- grams. to.promote energy efficien- cy. The Annual Report reflects Hydro's commitment to a clean environment. The report details environmental initiatives taken dur- ing 1987, including the installation of low nitrogen oxide burners at the Nanticoke coal-fired generating station and the start-up of a mobile decontamination unit that removes low-levels PCB's from insulating see "Hydro's' on. page 7 and 150 people attended an evening of mixed music. The music performed ranged from some classical pieces such as "Menuet", by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, to some newer pieces such as "Theme From Cheers" and "Themes From St. Elmo's Fire." The North Shore Community Band has been playing together for about three years. Each year, the band has a Christmas concert and a spring concert. These concerts are usually held at Birchwood Terrace, the Legion Hall in Schreiber, and the highschool gymnasium. On one or two occassions, the band has also performed for the residents of the McCausland Hospital. Members of the band the band are conducted and directed by Mr. Doug Mcllwain. Participating in the concert were: Flute - Betty Stuttard, Kim Calllaghan, Nancy Commisso, Ken Ferguson, and Anita Netherton; Clarinet - Jim Culverhouse, Anthony Friedrich, Sheri Payette, Corinne Bouchie, Loralie _Fournier,, and Kerri McColeman; Alto Sax - Cindy Scott, Dom Figliomeni, and Bill Roen; Tenor Sax - Dorothy Lengyl; Baritone Sax - Don Stuart; Trumpets - Keith Milne, and Sal Figliomeni. French Horn - Judy Flear; Trombone - Cheryl Fowler. Baritone - Bill Houston. Percussion - Patty Quinton; Tuba - Jason Douglas. A concert such as this takes plenty of practice. The band prac- tices every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and around concert time begins holding practices on Sundays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mcllwain said that he beleives the band has matured. "The band performed skilfully, and the ensem- ble was tight." He was very pleased with the number of people in attendance, and he beleives that this number shows community interest. He also said that the community now real- izes they have a band to call their own. "I was very appreciative of the support shown," he stated. Proceeds from the concert will go towards purchasing new sheet music forthe band.