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Wednesday, January 10, 1990 TERRACE BAY/SCHREIBER NEWS Page 5 ~ fetter to tte etter ~ Jan. 14 last chance to voice protest over VIA Rail cuts Dear Editor: On Sunday, January 14, the last VIA passenger train will pass through Schreiber. The Schreiber Township Council has expended all its efforts to persuade Mr. Bouchard and Mr. Mulroney to keep rail passenger service along the North Shore and across Canada. Petitions, and supporting let- ters have been sent to Mr. Bouchard and Mr. Mulroney in Ottawa, and the Township of Schreiber, along with other coun- cils, including the city of Thunder Bay sent delegates to meet with Mr. Bouchard in Ottawa. It appears at this time, that nothing we have tried will change their minds. 'We need you, the people to join us in protesting vehemently, the loss of our passenger service. On Sunday morning, January 14, we ask you all to join us at the railway station in Schreiber. Bring your family, friends and neighbors. Make up signs, posters, or banners showing your displea- sure. This will be our last chance to protest the tragic loss of a seg- ment of our own Canadian cul- ture and heritage. The government and VIA Rail should be improving the passen- ger rail service in this area, not abandoning it. On Sunday, January 14, 1990, show your support and be there. Yours truly, Schreiber Township Council (N.B. The train, if running on time, arrives in Schreiber at 8:00 a.m. To find out if the train is running on time, call 824-2003.) Life's race well run By Shelley Long Stacey Whitncy, my niece I had written about before, gave up a well fought battle at 8:05 a.m. on December 26, 1989. She was 11. months old on this day. Infection caused her system to shut down. Stacey only lived a few months but she came to earth with a purpose in her heart. In reflecting I know her purpose was to restore our faith in humanity. She touched many hearts and received gifts from people who would have never known her warm smile or touch her tiny hands. The tears her family and friends are crying is because she has left us. However, her pain and suffering is completed. Her mes- sage from God was well received. For many who have donated to Stacey's fund, we thank you. And for those who have prayed for Stacey and felt our sorrow, we thank you also. My sister has informed me that the money that was donated will go into an organization in Sudbury that deals with helping parents whose children must trav- el for medical care. Thanks to everyone for the warmth that has becn shown to us. It's the greatest comfort at this time. Thank you, Shelley Long. The winner of the Terrace Bay Bruins Draw for 100 gallons of Home heating oil from Mikus Fuels was Elise Kenny Thank you The McCausland Hospital would like to thank the following persons for their generous contribution to the "Light the Christmas Tree" Project. Jim, June, Jody & Jamie Speer Hazel Lang Shannon Moquin Lorrain & Vilho Laitinen Helen Laitinen Dustin & Shane Moore Jaime & Kristi Hermes Jade Broughton Pat & Melanie McKenna Dejonghe's Grandchildren Henry Boivin Shirley & John Mikus Mary Ellen, Dennis, Kristin & Corinne Boucher Amber & Teddy Glad Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Brown Norman & Gisele Legacy Julie & Olivia Ronkainen Michael Moore & Family Ruth Spadoni Edna Cooks Helen Wallace CEB S Bryon, Sheila, Barbara, Amanda, Helen Cassie Shanna & Brent Schinbein Rent, Johanne, Deanna, Trent Desaulniers Myra Smilsky Alec Furyk Benoit Rioux Joyce, Chris, Simon & Nicki Pollard Mr. & Mrs. C. Pollard - In Memory of Sarah Pollard Mr. & Mrs. C. Pollard - In Memory of W. Stevenson Jamie & Stacy Spadoni Father B. Campbell Mikkonen Family Lana Phillips Russell & Beth Macadam Gertrude Cotton Elaine, Dick, Mark & Alyson Mannisto Landon, Kenton & Kara Lee Klassen Walter & Betty Anne Klassen Gail & Don Davey - In Memory of Ray Cook Staff of Schreiber Public School Chris & Ann Ray Katie Ray Mandy Ray & Warren Sutherland Karen & Roger Moskwa Thursa Thompson Corinne Boucher Doug Douglass Rod, Bernadette, Marc & Ann Marie Thompson John & Sadie Benko Dave, Cecilia, Renee & Stephen Kaizer Jim & Neldine Mikus : Ladies Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion Dan, Natalie, Kristin, Erik Boucher Terrace Bay Horticultural Society Lindsey, Julie, Jan, Courtney & Meghan Miller lst Schreiber Brownie Pack Rod Bryson & Family Mary & Bob Middaugh Marg Phillips . Nellie & Don Stewart Linda, Lance, Hilary & Jordan Stewart Don & Jackie Reid Vince Speziale Justin Dohanich Natasha Moskwa Kristopher Kenny Elise Kenny Eric Regis Terry Landry Rachel Papineau Scott MacDonald Michael Moskwa Barbara Cassie Stephen Polesky Shane Gallagher Lisa Rochon Andrea Edmonds Art Hermann Susan Hay -- Chrysta Burns Daryl Payette Coe Commisso Jim Herculson - In Memory of Anker Olson Maureen McDonald Owen Gill Joan Clark Kim St. Louis - In Memory of Margaret St. Louis Raoul & Ingrid Fournier Don Baxter & Family - In Memory of Betty Baxter & Walter Murphy ~ Barb Mendelin Bonnie Scott Karen Kurylo Ray Cooper Mr. & Mrs. R. Crevier - In Memory of Don Burton Mr. L. Graham Mr. & Mrs. J. St. Louis - In Memory of Margaret St. Louis Mr. & Mrs. R. Rennette Mr. & Mrs. A. Heinrich Mr. & Mrs. C. Fischer Mr. & Mrs. G. Withers & Family Diane Mar Mr. & Mrs. R. Roberts Mr. & Mrs. G. Woods Mr. & Mrs. B. Sutch Mr. & Mrs. K. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. G. Culverhouse - In Memory of Mr. G. Culverhouse, Sr. Barb & Reg Payette Cullmar Construction Sylvia Stortini Mr. J. Lamarche -- Mr. & Mrs. D. Clements Mr. & Mrs. T. Black Mrs. S. Patriquin - In Memory of Ellen Hodgkiss Minnova Mines Inc. Kirby Kennedy Kirstyn Irwin Jackie Commisso' Nicolas Delignac Yohan LeBlanc Tannis Running David Jean Celine Clark A special thanks goes to the Loyal Order of the Moose, Terrace Bay, who lit the Star by making the largest donation. Your interest and support is greatly appreciated by your ; generous donations totalling $1,464.10. Wishing you a safe & prosperous New Year! The Board of Governors of The McCausland Hospital.