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ren ealty Ltd. Simcoe Plaza Box 715 The Terrace Bay-Schr¢é ._,,_ Terrace Bay o2ee << Ontario nN 8 i) 8 POT 2Wo S338 JURIS ZDANOVSKIS Office - 825-9393 a. we BROKER Home - 824-2933 £ 2 » U =| c MON CHERIE HAIR SALON = Ladies Men c a (807) 824-3080 & -- a" Mountainview Plaza _43 = -- bag Volume 44 No. 35 : News s eames TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 1990 Stand 4 SUPERIOR-SHORELINE Special Rates: * New Homes (10 years or less) discount INSURANCE LTD. Discounts on : , * Renovated Older Homes * Senior Citizen * Claims Free 325-9492 By Monica Wenzlaff The News On Saturday, August 25, Minnova Inc. held their second successful open house at the Winston Lake mine. More than 400 people visited the mine, taking part in several tours, including a trip under- ground. Although the weather was unco-operative and heavy rain fell throughout most of the day, Tom Dickson, the Mine Manager, said that he was still pleased by the turnout. tour enjoyable "Even with the bad weather, everyone seemed to take it in stride and they enjoyed them- selves," said Dickson. He said that many people who were at the mine Saturday took part in all the activities and displays, including a visit to the hoistroom, the mill, the mine rescue station, and engi- neering and geology displays. Underground : for a tour of the mining operation. Close to 350 people took part in the underground tour. Most people who went out for the afternoon took part in the - Visitors at the Minnova open house were taken 510 metres underground wearing safety helmets, glasses and ear plugs Photo by Monica Wenzlaff underground tour. Each person was equipped with a hard hat, glasses and ear plugs for protec- tion, before climbing into the ele- vator that would take them 510 meters-below the surface. public what we do, and to show that we're proud of what we do," said Dickson, who said the open house was a great chance to let were taken around by a guide who answered any questions about the mining operation. "We hold this to inform the Underground, mine employees were on hand to demonstrate how the machines used in every day work are operated. Groups of ten people in the nearby communities learn about mining. Next year, they are planning to hold the event again. Born in Chapleau, Ontario in 1943, Ron moved to Terrace Bay with his family at the age of five. It was there that Ron played his early minor hockey, developing his outstanding skills which saw him go on to enjoy a successful N.H.L.career. Given that there was no juve- nile league in Terrace Bay in the early sixties, Ron found himself playing in a men's intermediate league at the age of 16, advancing Ron Schock to be inducted into NW Ontario Hall of Fame to the Western Canadian finals. It was while playing in this league that Ron's talents were observed by a Boston Scout who moved him into the Bruin's organization and sent him to play Junior 'A' with the Niagara Falls Flyers. From there it was on to Kingston and then Minneapolis before entry into the N.H.L. Ron began his career as a cen- See Schock page 3 TERRACE BAY INSURANCE LTD. A COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE COMPETITIVE RATES FOR QUALITY COVERAGE _ SIMCOE PLAZA TERRACE BAY 825 - 3246 | \. DIANNE O'NEILL * Home * Business * Auto *Cottages * Recreational Vehicles * Etc. =. TERRY O'NEILL