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Terre Schr Wednesday, April 30, 1986 Public Library TERRACE BAY, ONT. 2WO CaGcT FN. Vol. 41, No. 17 Serving Terrace Bay, Schreiber and Rossport 35° Terrace Bay may soon get Chamber of Commerce back Although a few misgiv- ings and a number of organizational obstacles still exist, it would appear that Terrace Bay's business community is well on its way to resurrecting a Chamber of Commerce for the town. Several town businessmen and women attended a meeting on April 21 to discuss the possibili- ty and ask questions of four visitors from the Thunder Bay Chamber of Com- merce and other business organizations. One of the concerns rais- ed by the Terrace Bay delegation was a fear that what happened to the previous Chamber, which died off approximately 10 years ago due to lack of in- terest, might happen again. "Anytime you form a new organization, it takes off like gangbusters for six or eight months and then it slowly dies," former Ter- race Bay Chamber member Mike Moore pointed out. "Community issues keep your Chamber go- ing," Doug Scott, the President of the Nor- thwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce, replied. "You can help it by having social programs which appeal to your members."' Thunder Bay Chamber Vice-President Jim Col- osimo noted that a network of Chambers does now ex- ist to help new Chambers along. : "'But to me your Chamber will become self- perpetuating," he added. "*'Don't kid yourself, with a small Chamber it becomes musical chairs with some people for a while, but there's nothing wrong with that." He made the comment after being told that the.same Captain Kevin Roberts, at right, was on hand to represent his Terrace Bay- Schreiber Midgets Commodores team at the Schreiber Minor Hockey Associa- tion's annual awards banquet on April 20. He was presented with a plaque by North Shore representative Yvon Beauparlant marking the Midgets' victory in the North Shore League this year. Roberts was also awarded his club's Most Sport- smanlike Player trophy earlier in the evening. Awards presented at annual Schreiber gala Individual trophies were presented at the annual Schreiber Minor Hockey Association awards ban- quet, which was held on April 20 following a very successful season for the town Pee Wee, Bantam, and Midget teams, all three of which won their North Shore District Championship. David Mikkonen walked away with the Most Valuable Player (MVP) trophy during the Schreiber-Terrace Bay Midget Commodores presentation. Team captain Kevin Roberts took home the Most Sportsmanlike Player award, Emmett Houston was the club's Most Improved Player, while the Most Dedicated Player was Coe Commisso. In the Bantam awards, the MVP trophy went to Mark Figliomeni, and Max Spencer won the MSP award. Jamie Duggan ac- cepted the MIP trophy and Landon Klassen was voted the Most Dedicated Player on the team. The Figliomeni Family copped two trophies in the Pee Wee awards, with David taking MVP and Joey winning MSP. Nelson Pelletier took the MIP trophy, and goaltender Bryon Cosgrove won the MDP award. MVP in the Atoms was Vince Pasqualino, with Dwayne Courtmanche as MSP, Robbo Cruip as MIP, and Ricky Doucet was MDP. Bobby Spadoni took home the MVP trophy dur- ing the Novice division presentations, and D.J. Figliomeni was MSP. The MIP award went to Michael Larivee, and Gregg Zaporzan was MDP. The Outstanding Goalie Award went to Peter Speziale. Terrace Bay people have been attending the for- mative Chamber meetings. After the meeting, Thunder Bay Chamber President John Taylor said his impression was that the Terrace Bay Chamber will go ahead eventually. One of the reasons behind the meeting was to discuss the differences bet- ween a Chamber of Com- merce and a simple Business Association, and the Terrace Bay group was told more than once that.a Chamber would suit their purposes best. Many of those from Ter- race Bay at the session agreed, and a few mention- ed that a Chamber for the muncipality does now seen inevitable. Some, though, added that what remains up in the air now is the time frame for establishing the Chamber, as a few felt it would be best to press ahead with it now, while at least one businessman said it might be better to wait until after the slow summer season is over. Subsequent meetings will be held, although times and places were not announced. the Show real, fire fake Terrace Bay District Fire Technician Rob Viejou didn't start a real campfire in his forest fire prevention presentation, but the children seemed to get the idea. He visited St. Martin School in Terrace Bay on April 24 to give a slide show to the Primary Division students. First solo exhibition held by local painter By Conrad Felber Anne Louise Powell has been painting since the age of 12, and has participated in a number of group art shows all across the pro- vince since 1972, but her very first solo exhibition did not take place until earlier this month in her home of Terrace Bay. Many of the watercolour paintings which were on display at the show on ' April 19 and 20 were land- scapes done of scenes in Terrace Bay, Schreiber, and Rossport area, she explained. "'T like to travel along the highway and explore 'the side roads," she said. Some landscapes are painted right on location, but others are done later, from sketches and photographs made. at the site. Painting continues to be a sideline for her, as she has been a full-time teacher since 1978. Right now she teaches at Lake Superior High School. . Although she was prevented by municipal by- laws from actually selling any of her artwork at the exhibition, she pointed out that she can and has sold paintings out of her home. In fact, many of her pieces can be found in private col- lections across Canada and the United States. Anyone interested in purchasing one of her watercolours or to order a commissioned piece, which she also does, should contact her directly at her home in Terrace Bay. She moved here after spending her early years in Ottawa. Powell was born in Sudbury. Art and artist Anne Louise Powell, a watercolour artist who was born_-works, titled "Morning", which was done near Ter- in Sudbury but now lives in Terrace Bay, held her first solo art exhibition in Terrace Bay on the April 19 weekend. She is shown here with one of her larger race Bay beach in 1985. This painting is one of several at the show which are not already in private collections.