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Terrace Bay News, 8 May 1985, p. 10

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Page 10, Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, May 8, 1985: x we i, Sandi Taylor of Lake Superior Women Teachers Association presents cheque to Mary Burnett of Project Mayday. What is a drop in centre to us Project Mayday is cer- tainly getting everything together and working hard to promote and organize community events and par- ticipation. Nicki Glassier, Mayday worker in Terrace Bay has organized two meetings to date, dealing with the possibilities of a drop-in center for women. The meetings are to discuss what exactly the women want from a drop-in center, when they would like to meet there and where in the world would the center be located? Nicki also intends on discussing day care facilities with interested SCENES PHOTOGRAPHY women but one thing at a time. Schreiber is also holding meetings to discuss their ideas, their wants and desires for the women of that community. There will be a meeting in Schreiber, at the Recreation Center, Wednesday, May 8th, tonight, at 7:00 p.m. Any interested women are urg- ed to attend. It is only through work- ing together and sharing ideas, that will make a for sale at WHITE SAND LAKE Spend some time in the country and experience the ageless beauty of the North Shore of Lake Superior captured for you by S. JOHNSON HEWSON 824-3155 Prof Photography Portraits, Weddings & Commercial women's drop-in center and day care in our com- munities a reality. Teachers donate The Lake Superior Women Teachers' Association, on behalf of their provincial organiza- tion, the Federation of Women Teachers' Associations of Ontario, presented a cheque in the amount of three hundred fifty dollars ($350) to Pro- ject Mayday Inc. Mrs. San- di Taylor, local president, made the presentation to Ms. Mary Burnett, Acting Chairperson of the Board of Directors of Project Mayday. The Lake Superior Women Teachers' Assoc. represents women teachers in public elementary schools in Manitouwadge, Marathon, Terrace Bay and Schreiber. FWTAO has recently published a report entitled Women in Crisis in which the special problems and needs of women are discussed and several recommendations are made. This donation is a direct result of the report and is representative of FWTAO's ongoing com- mittment to women's issues. Ms. Burnett commented that Project Mayday has many plans for the future aimed at helping women in the communities of Rossport, Schreiber, Ter- race Bay, Marathon and Manitouwadge. These future plans include the publication and distribution of a Research Report, a North Shore Women's Conference, and plans to take action in all com- munities to address women's concerns, to name a few. Project May- day's first project, the establishment of a transi- tion house, has just receiv- ed approval and funding details from the Ministry of Community and Social Services. They feel that this is a'first step, however, and they will continue to lobby for the services and policy changes necessary to improve the lives of women in the five communities. The donation was great- ly appreciated by the Board of Project Mayday and will be used to fund public education programs. REGISTRATION MEETING 1985-86 FALL/WINTER COURSES A registration meeting for courses to be offered in your community during the '1985-86 Fall Winter Session will be held at the following time: a CENTRE: Terrace Bay * DATE: Wednesday, May 22 TIME: 4:00 p.m. PLACE: St. Martin's School The main objective of this meeting is to establish the courses which will be of interest to the student in your community. Minimum enrolment: must be reached' during this meeting for the courses to be offered. All registrants are required to pay a non- refundable deposit of $50 per course. The deposit will be applied towards tuition fees for the course(s). For further information, contact our OffCampus Representative in your area: B. Peters 825-3505 (home) 825-3615 or 3255. (school) [Lakehead[E University, forgotten. BIRTH Bradley Semple is proud to introduce his new sister Kendall Ann Thank You | would like to thank all my friends who sent cards, who spent time with me during this time of sorrow. Your friendship means a lot to me, and will never be born 9 Ibs. 1% ozs. at the McCausland in Terrace Bay. Proud parents are Frank and Debbie. Special thanks to Dr. Bailey and the nurs- ing staff. flowers, food, and Luv Denise To The Invited Guests: The marriage of Marilyn O'Connor and Al Wilkins will take place on June 1st, 1985 at 3:00 p.m. in Holy Angels Church. p.m. in the new Legion Hall, Schreiber, Ont. Kindly RSVP to 824-2651 or 824-2576. Reception at 6:00 F|SHING Lund puts more into it. You get more out of it. its boats get more and more value out of the Lund boat you purchase. Yes, Lund enjoyment That's how the built, and its how Lund intends to stay the choice of serious fishermen. puts more because it wants you fo Taare) Lund reputation was NORTH SHORE MOTORS & MARINE Phone: 887-2512 Nipigon, Ontario

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