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Terrace Bay News, 20 Mar 1985, p. 9

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Anchor Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, March 20, 1985, page 9 ... this little child There's a story, which I inderstand is true, about a mall farming community n the Southwest, which lemonstrates an interesting ind important point. It seems that this com- nunity had been suffering or a long time from a erious drought. Their 'rops and cattle faced cer- ain destruction along with heir economy if the need- -d rains continued to stay iway. Finally, the situation yecame so serious that irastic measures were call- -d for and the entire ,opulation was called upon o collect at the small local -hurch to pray for rain. On the appointed day the hirty or forty families of he area dutifully showed ip at the church. The sky was blazing sheet of brass without a cloud in sight. [he heat was almost more han a person could stand. Dust devils could be seen whirling acros the fields ind fhe group looked upon he dreary scene through squinted eyes as_ they rooped into the church, - jepressed and silent. Inside, led by the local sreacher, they fell silent ind each in his own way srayed for the cooling, life- Ziving rain that could save hem. An hour passed. DJutside, there was a change in the wind, and over the distant mountains 'o the west a long, heavy ine of clouds began to Jarken the sky,. The wor- shippers inside the little church were unaware of his and continued their silent prayers until, sud- Jenly, their heads raised at the distant sound of thunder, They held their oreath until the sound came again, this time, un- mistakeable, the distant crack of heavy, business- like thunder. They ran out into the churchyard and filled their lungs with the sweetest smelling air on earth, the smell of fresh, cool water falling on dry, parched earth. And soon the fast moving storm reached them and the rain fell in torrents. They jumped up and down and shouted and hugged one another; they danced in circles and thanked God for the saving rain. And then, suddenly, they all fell silent. There was only the sound of the booming thunder and the cascading rain as they all stood and looked at one lit- tle seven-year-old girl who was smiling from ear to ear and watching the rain from beneath the shelter of a tiny umbrella. Out of the entire assembly, she had been the . only one who, in her sim- ple, childish faith, had ex- pected the rain tobe delivered, and had, in her womanly wisdom, provid- ed herself with an um- brella. The dripping adults looked at each other, and then splashed back into the church for a_ sober thanksgiving service. -- Earl Nightingale Peter Monks, Branch President : The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints March Break Activities The Terrace Bay Recreation Department organized numerous ac- tivities varying from Novelty Bowling to' Road Hockey for the children of this community during the school break. Activities commenced Monday morning with Open Bowling and approx- imately 50 youngsters par- ticipated, Friday morning saw the bowling alleys busy once more with ap- proximately 40 people en- joying themselves. Special thanks are extended to Joan Greenwood, Mary Clare Papineau, Linda. Falzetta, Mary Cashmore and Cathy Stachiw for a job well done. Public Skating was available for at least two hours each day of the March Break and average attendance was 85 people. Skating attendant Darryl Payétte had his hands full but ensured us that the rules were followed pro- viding fun for all. The Games Room Challenge was held on _ Tuesday and 60 youngsters participated in two challenge games. The sponsor of this event was A&W Games of Thunder Bay. This company has shown its community in- volvement on numerous occasions in sponsoring youth and adult activities, both in the activity lounge and other programs such as Men's Slow Pitch in this community. The winners of the Games Room Challenge were as follows: Ages 10 and under: Moon Patrol Game - Darcy Ren- nette, Pole Position Game - Scott Merkley Ages 11 to 15: Moon Patrol Game - Jamie Speer, Pole Position win- ner Dale Doucet. The Curling Club Park- ing Lot was invaded by all young hockey players both male and female for the first Road Hockey Tourna- ment. Eight teams _par- oat, A » Your travel number talk directly to travel company a4 } FREER 3 "1-800-465-3939 ~~ a * 'Northern Ontario's largest _ THUNDER BA BAY TRAVEL Chaudhuri ~and Thank You We would like to thank Dr. Wilkes and Dr. nurses at. the Neurosurgical Ward at McKellar Hospital, ticipated in this fun event. The team that emerged the winner was the "Oilers". Team players names were Jamie Speer, Mike Duhaime, Ricky Pollard, Terry Singleton, Mike Clements, Derek Bouchie and Robbie Mahoney. Congratulations team. The sport of racquetball was introduced to youth between the ages of 10-15. Special thanks to Dave Beaulieu for conducting this session. Dave your work as a volunteer in this venture and others is great- ly appreciated. All in all we declare the March Break activities a success. Thanks to you the young participants and to the people who worked the various events. We hope these programs helped you enioy your school break. Terrace Bay Council Terrace Bay Town Council held their regular meeting, Monday March 1th, with Reeve D. Speer, Councillor W. Houston, Councillor G. Ramsay, Councillor P. Romanuk, L.H. Simons and M.L. Simmer in attendance. Constable R. Phillips and P. Folz requested pay out of their accumulated sick leave. The city of Vanier requests support for a resolution calling on the Province to adhere to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, regarding the use of both official languages in government. The re-hiring of Monty Paget for the summer was referred for' further discussion. Council approved pay- ment of $301.00 to the District Childrens Aid Society, Family and Childrens Services, as their share of the Exceptional Circumstances Review for 1983. It was resolved that statement of disbursements 2-85 for the Township be approved in the amount of $545,562.18. It was resolved that £4 ih ff Ai ty G77 % statement of disbursements 3-85 for the Township be approved in the amount of $51,935.80. It was resolved that the statement of disbursements 2-85 for the hydro be ap- proved in the amount of $126,153.44. It was resolved that the Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay donate-a further $2000.00 to the construction of the Thunder Bay Auditorium to be applied to a specific and named site within the complex.after April Ist. It was resolved that the Recreation Committee report dated March 5th, 1985 be adopted as presented. It was resolved that the report of the Planning Ad- visory Committee dated March 6th be adopted as presented. Tenders Ontario. Northern Af- fairs Minister Leo Bernier announced that tenders have been called for resur- facing, grading, drainage, granular base, hot mix pav- ing, hot mix patching and. - structure rehabilitation on Highway 17, from 15.4 km east of Nipigon easterly for 44.7 km including two passing lanes and work in Rossport. Midget playoff won by Longlac. INCOME TAX SERVICE Belliveau Accounting 432 Fort Garry Rd. Terrace Bay, Ont. 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Phone: 825-3504 ARE (O18 ; HEARING ' ALL YOU 1 CAN? HEARING TESTS SET FOR Schreiber March 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Schreiber Rec Center You may be able to hear much better than you're hearing-- even if ag re presently wearing a hearing aid. COMPLETE HEARING TEST & ANALYSIS by a Hearing Aid Specialist Northern Ontario Development Corporation Are you to start,expand. or im a business? A ee Talk to your NODC Ccommitant about financing. The Northern Ontario Development Corporation helps businesses grow and so encourages economic development and increases employment opportunities for the good of Northern Ontario. Who's eligible? If you're involved in the following areas of business or industry, then you're probably eligible for our help: O Secondary manufacturing and selected service industries O Tourist operations and tourist attractions O Exporters of goods and services O Businesses which encourage the replacement of imported goods, services or technology. See The MARATHON March 25 To set up an appointment contact: Northern Affairs Officer 229-1153 our NODC consultant now! ODC consultant's next visit will be: Interviews also for applications from Manitouwadge, Terrace Bay: and Schreiber. You'll have a chance to sit down and talk about your hearing problems . . . . your questions answered . . . - and find out about modern hearing help. Gary J. Galandie the Lumber and sawmill workers Union get Local 2693. Also our many friends and neighbours for opening the driveway for 'Hon Andeaws. Brandi us and sending cards during my recent Hearing Aid Service Minister stay atthe hospital. Lorenzo and 140 E. Frederica Street, Thunder Bay, Ont. Ministry of nee xD PTE 3V5 (807) 622-1700 Ontario Industry and Trade Mary Bergeron.

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