Futures approval dependent on local support The Schreiber-Terrace Bay Community Futures Committee received approval last month from the federal government for nearly $400,000. This allotment is to be used to establish various programs aimed at diversifying and strengthening the local economy. Over half of this grant has been allocated for a Business Development Centre. This Centre is expected to be a store-front office with staff quali- fied to give technical and business advice to people in business and to those planning to-establish a new business venture. In addition, the Centre will have an investment fund from which loans may be offered to small businesses. The local volunteers, who sit on the Community Futures Committee, worked for nearly tow 'years to acquire the government's approval for funding, and now they are anxious to put this money to work for our communities by getting the proposed programs operational. In order to open a Business Development Centre, a Board of Directors must be estab- lished to over-see the operation of the Centre and to evaluate busi- ness loan applications. A committee meeting was held on October 27 and all persons interested in sitting on the Board of Directors were invited to attend in the hope of establishing a Board. Committee Chairman John Smrke explained that he Community Futures Program pro- vided communities based on a sin- gle resource industry, such as ours, with the means to plan for their economic future. Smrke reminded those attending the meeting that Minnova's mine at Winston Lake has a limited life. Kimberly-Clark experienced a major down-sizing in its number of employees two years ago, and perhaps this may happen again in the future. Many railroad towns have had to cope with a major lay- off of workers and this could con- ceivably happen in Schreiber. The Business Development Centre will encourage new busi- ness ventures and help to strength- en existing businesses. These businesses will provided addition- al employment for the area and will broaden the economic base to make the communities less depen- dent on the major employers. Smrke pointed out that those who will benefit most from this Drug awareness The Schreiber/Terrace Bay and area Council on Drug Awareness wishes to announce that there will be a series of short films on Drug Free Awareness offered by the ADDICTION RESEARCH FOUNDATION on Channel 13, compliments of the Lake Shore Community Cablevision. The videos will be shown from November 14 to November 18. They will air each night from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and will review drug related issues that affect the family and individuals. A series of six short puppet movies on drugs will be shown for children in the 6-9 age bracket but are also excel- lent for the whole family or any- one interested in drug awareness. For more information call 824- 2867 - North of Superior Community Development Program. program are the long term resi- dents and those who want to ensure that their children will have a future here. Unfortunately there was an insufficient number of people at the meeting to form a Board of Directors at that time. Therefore, another meeting has been sched- uled for 7:00 p.m. on November 17 in the Schreiber Fire Hall. Any one interested in sitting on the Board of Directors of the Business Development Centre or participat- ing in the Community Futures Committee is urged to attend this meeting. Smrke pointed out that if there is not enough interest among the residents of this area to move this program into the Operational Phase, the government funding will be allocated elsewhere. For more information contact any of the members of the Community Futures Committee: Don Beno, Amie Bouchard, Mary Burnett, Mike Cosgrove, Clyde Gordon, Don Lavigne, George Ramsay, Rose Marie Renaud, Deborah Stewart, and Don Thompson; or call Leslie Dickson at the Community Futures Office at 825-9688. Are you under 25, out of school, out of work? Get the skills to find a job. And keep it. Call FUTURES. 1-800-387-0777 Page 5, News, Wednesday, November 9, 1988 Vote for TEN years of experience making sensible and sound decisions. RE-ELECT ED BORUTSKI! This time, in Cochrane Superior LEN WOOD Your best choice to stand up for medicare, pensions & jobs in the north. ing Kapuskasing wa oe naar 335-2311 'NEO-DEMOCRATES --_-- Mlanitouwadge 826-4614 Authorized by Emile Dumaresq Official Agent for Len Wood Wedding Announcement Mrs. Joyce Junker and Mrs. Rita Scott announce the marriage of their children Carol & Kevin The marriage took place on July 9, 1988 in St. Anne's Church, Ancaster, Ont. The Rev. Father Vallely and Deacon Rudy Volk officiated. The Bride was attended by her sisters, Terry Junker as Maid of Honor and Janet Hunt as Bridesmaid. Sara Hulk, friend, was Junior Bridesmaid. The Groom was attended by his brothers, Bill Scott as Best Man and John Scott as Groomsman. Bobby Spadoni, nephew, was the Junior Groomsman. The soloist, Debra Fummerton and the Bride's Choir from Sacred Heart C.H.C. were accompanied by organist Arnie Fettimi. A reception was held in the Tamahaac Club, Followed by a second reception on July 23, in the Schreiber Legion Hall. North of Superior | Community Mental Health Program LISE GOEDHARD Conseillére scolaire Conseil des écoles séparées du district de Supérieur-Nord UNE VOIX DECISIVE POUR L'EXCELLENCE EN EDUCATION Le lundi 14 novembre 1988 SSS VOTEZ C.P. 223, Terrace Bay, Ont. POT 2W0 825-9487 RE-ELECT Concerned Capable Committed Mrs. Marilyn Chapman - Lake Superior Public School Board Trustee - Parent keenly interested in Education. - Strong voice for Schreiber's Education needs. - Incumbent Trustee 3 years experience. - 6 years School Board Finance experience. - For continued reliable representation RE-ELECT MARILYN CHAPMAN Requires an Executive Director The North of Superior Community Mental Health Program, a progressive agency, located in Geraldton, Ontario, with satellite offices in (7) seven outlying communities delivers community mental health and community development services to children, adults and families. It is funded directly by the ministries of community and social services and health. The successful candidate will act as Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation under the authority of the Board of Directors. The Executive Director will be responsible for the overall operation and management of the Program, which is staffed by a range of professionals. ALIFICATION Demonstrated successful experience in social service program management, and a graduate degree in the social sciences, familiarity with the North, and biligualism will be considered strong assets, as will knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to work with the government. Relocation assistance is available and salary will be commensurate with experience. Interested and qualified individuals please submit a detailed resume before November 15, 1988. BESSIE P. NEWMAN CHAIRMAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS NORTH OF SUPERIOR COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM P.O. BOX 940 GERALDTON, ONTARIO POT 1MO