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By HELENE BALLARD Hello, I sure hope no one is "frozen stiff", boy last Saturday, the 19th sure was a cold day, it was col- der than a landlord's heart. I hope no one forgot their pets outside in that bitter cold. I overheard one per- son say "Well they have lots of fur", maybe so but don't forget their poor lit- tle paws, and their noses and ears can freeze quick- ly in such cold weather, so please don't put them out- side and forget them for long periods of time, watch them and take them in. On behalf of our animal friends let me say "Thank You."' A word to "The Santa of Birchwood Terrace". A council meeting was held to discuss the donation you_ made to the Residents and it was decided to put it in our "'New Bus Fund."' It is really the most important item on our agenda, and we are all working very hard to make this dream come true, and, thanks to the kindness and generosity of people like yourself it will make our new bus that much closer to our parking lot. Just now it is fairly busy here at Birchwood, we have several ladies who come in every afternoon to work at a "Quilting Bee."' It sure will be beautiful" when it is finished. _ I understand it will be raffl- ed off, more about that later. If there are some ladies out there who would, and can quilt, hereis your chance to spend a very nice afternoon, just call Joan LeBlanc here, or in Schreiber call Beth MacAdam. I am sure they can always use another pair of capable hands. Sure wish I was. going to a warmer place for a few weeks but that's impossi- ble, however for those of you who are going, let me say "'Bon Voyage", have a nice time and bring back some of that heat with you. Spring seems a long way off yet but we have a few Unique course taught 'By Sandra Sebestyen Joseph Gold, an English professor at the Universi- ty of Waterloo in Ontario, teaches a course in bibliotherapy; the use of novels and other fiction to. help people manage daily stress and life's crisis. Gold, who is resear- ching the relationship bet- ween reading and emo- tional well-being, says pro- blems can sometimes be worked out with the assistance of fiction that deals with similar pro- blems. For instance, when a young woman's engage- ment ended painfully, Gold recommended a novel by Alice Munro, "Lives of Girls and Women"? which, he says. describes a similar emotional experience. A novel by Judy Blume, "'It's not the End of the World'"' proved helpful in Gold's reading therapy program for children whose parents were divorcing. Gold says that most people un- consciously practice their own form of bibliotherapy by choosing books that suit their needs at a particular time. For example, a reader may use detective novels to hone. their problem-solving: ---techniques. coming events that will help pass the time. First there is of course Valen- tine's Day, so all you young people and the "Not So Young" get busy and buy a real nice card for your "Sweetie." Then of course there is St. Patrick's Day - that's the day when there are only two kinds of people in the world, The Irish, and those who wish they were. Hope all my chatter helps pass the cold weary winter. My Bite this week is the result of many phone calls and talking to folks downtown. Whoever is in charge of snow removal at the Post Office, don't you think it would be a good idea to clean the steps too? Seems to me it's the same every winter, those steps are just round with snow and ice. These should be cleaned off after each snowfall. What will it take to get this done? Please don't wait until someone has a bad fall, which would result in broken bones and a possible law suit, before doing anything. So let's think of "Safety First", and really do a good job. So to whom it may con- cern, Thanks in advance. Then there was the "'Town Pest" who always went around telling everybody he was a "Self Made Man", well so much, for unskilled labour. Until next time - keep warm. Leslie Bottomly and Rheal Herbert from Win- nipeg, Man. were visitors at Norm and Ruth Bot- tomlys. Attending the wed- ding of Betty and Dusty's daughter, Glenda Miller to Tim Speak, in Thunder Bay, was The Campbetl Families, and Wes and Beetha Miller. The Chimo meeting was held in the club room Fri- day, the 18th of Jan., with 30 members. attending. President Gino Caccamo welcomed the guests and members, including Gib and Freda Gerow, their 'first meeting. Also present were two representatives form the Schrieber Recrea- tion Commmittee, Ron Larivee and Irene Borutski. They came to explain the variety of programs available to Seniors, and also to invite Seniors to provide leadership from past experiences, for exam- ple; sewing, quilting, cook- ing and crafts. Carpentry and square dancing are suggested activities, as well as horse shoe pitching, out- door shuffle board, lawn bowling, croquette, ~and Seniors Fitness classes. This being Centennial year the members were in- vited to offer suggestions or ideas for the celebration. The President thanked Mr. Laravee and Irene Borutski for being present, and showing their interest in Seniors. Mrs. Beth McAdam, secretary, read the minutes of the last . Meeting, also a letter from Inter Group Council in Thunder Bay, informing us that a seminar will be held March 8th and 9th, on Money and Financial Mat- ters for older adults. A Centennial flag was ordered, and will be hung in the building. Mr. P. Guina, treasurer, read his report, Etta Grey, card secretary, in the absence of em cards were sent to Helen acomb, explained Wallace, Marg Gerow, J. Noonan, Lil Kells, Fred "Harness. Bob Fournier, and E. Dunning. The cor- respondence included Thank You cards from Joan LeBlanc and Bob Fournier. The President then thanked Huck and Marg Gerow for looking after the bingo. Marg, be- ing in the hospital, Pat - Guina and Ida Krause will take over. Mr. Jack Handel reported all the maintenance done on the building, new heating system in the basement, and painting. ~ The maintenance committee were complimented on all the work done. The trustees reported com- pleting the quarterly audit on the treasurer's books, and they were found cor- rect. Marg Handel will be in charge of ordering films, and Al Slater and Jack Handel will be the projec- tionists. We presently have 106 paid members. Lists were read of the different committees and convenors. Happy Birthdays were sung to Ken Davis, Alice 'Sparks and Ida Krause. Winners of the draws, Mrs. Cataford, Al Slater and Ida Krause. Mr. Al Slater then showed a movie, starring Will Rogers. The meeting was closed and lunch was serv- ed by the members. Shuf- fleboard, Pool and Bridge were played. The new home bingos will start Feb. Ist. Cards at Chimo, or from any of the members. The prizes for Bridge went to Mrs. Alice Munroe and P. Guina, and Shuffleboard to Beth and Ida. Mr. and Mrs. Les Cor- bert from Thunder Bay visited Mrs. Elonor O'Connor on the weekend. Meet Mr. Innocuous HE EATS 4 TIMES HIS WEIGHT IN ONE WEEK. Multiply that by the billions of his bud- worm friends who together have munched their way through millions of acres of spruce and balsam fir in Northwestern Ontario, leav- ing large areas of dead or dying trees. . The spruce budworm devastation was evident to residents of Northwestern Ontario last year when they saw trees in their favourite park area or on their own property laden with - worms and turning brown. In mid-summer the billions of bud- worms turn into moths and fly to nearby : , areas of healthier growth where they ~~: lay their eggs for the following year : when the cycle begins again. . # In order to disrupt this bur- geoning cycle and to protect the forest, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources must be encouraged to implement an effective pesticide spray program. using biological means and, where necessary, chemical sprays administered under strict regulations. - Call or write your local Ministry of Natural Resources office and make your views known. Let 'S protect the forest. PRESENTED BY THE FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRIES OF NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO