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Page 12, Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, April 1 1, 1984 Holy Week Services Progress in Rossport by Anne Todesco When one travels around Rossport today, it is difficult to visual- ize what the unorganiz- ed township looked like about 200 years ago when some of our set- tlers arrived to make this village their home- town. The village was in evidence a good many years before that date. This being Ontario's bi- centennial year it is only natural that the interve- Monday, April 16 - 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Tuesday, April 17'- 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer Wednesday, April 18 - 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer and Vigil Thursday, April 19 - 6:30 p.m. Sedar Supper and Communion Good Friday, April 20 - 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. (3 services): The Litany; Ante-Communion; Evening Prayer and Compline Saturday, April 21 - 10 p.m. Easter Vigil with Communion Sunday, Easter day, April 22 - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Holy Communion 7:00 p.m. Evening Prayer. ning years have brought tremendous change and growth. We have come a long way from the small backwoods settlement and the strictly rural atmosphere of the early 1800's and its log cab- ins. The little community bustled into a com- merce, industry and many fine homes and we are looking forward to even further expansion and growth in the years ahead. However, along with our eagerness and desire to build a bright future, we cannot afford to ignore or forget our Happy Birthday, Mother Love, past, which all its tri- j j; umphs and adversities, Brenda, aoe Tina, John hate beined 10 sold the ary character of the present WINNER'S | CIRCLE SWEEPSTAKES Anyone B, Come in and talk to one of our friendly 7 Purchasing A New a salesmen and find out how you can be - or Used Car a on our Winner's Circle. --¥ In April, May | we . od is or June %Y is eligible. yw < 9 ght, e Bey, 28H would like to extend their thanks to all of our customers for making them the No. 1 volume Dealership in the Midwest in the month of March. Making you no. 1, Made Us no. 1. Remember #4g°° Delivers. <> "Have You Driven A Ford Lately" This is Ford Country Where Quality is Job 1 intercit [Sora 3. Management and Staff of Intercity Ford, times. It has made the past come alive for us and we are left much richer for the knowledge of our heritage. In the past few years several new homes were built either on old family lots by the present gen- eration or on new pro- perty by strangers who acquired property here recently. Other build- ings have been renova- ted, one being the old. Women's Institute Hall. It has had a face lift by the committee with a new kitchen and runn- ing water installed, new walls and insulation in- doors and new siding. They have developed it into quite a community recreation centre. Some of the activities that take place are community meetings, Bingos, youth film nights, a games night for adults only, Keep Fit exercises, etc. The Catholic Church has also been ren- novated with new sid- ing, roof and interior decorating. Many pro- perty owners have re- verted back to heating their homes by burning wood and we now boast street signs. There are plans made to build a fire hall this year. The hotel has been rennovated and is ex- pected to open for the summer season. There is a promise of the old rink to be rebuilt this year to be ready for the next winter's skating exercises. That is a very pleasant piece of news. The lane back of the churches was re-opened this year. Its a great many years, long before my time here that it was in use. 'The Nicol Is- land project is develop- ing and a causeway over egies wscnamass ses 1982 King Cab, 1980 Chev, First St. West (formerly Edmar's) half ton, pick-up, 305, V8, Auto. Red, Custom Deluxe 1979 Dodge Van V8, Auto., custom interior, 2 tone Blue Metallic 1978 Chev Blazer 4x4, V8, Auto., Cheyenne Brown Metallic the sand bar at the east end of the village is to be completed by the end of June, thus enabling people to drive over to the island. For all Ontarians the year 1984 will be a memorable time in our history, being Ontario's Bicentennial year. From the Manitoban border to the Quebec province, from the Great Lakes to the Arctic people of Ontario are busy plan- ning their different e- vents to celebrate this historical year with high enthusiasm. The magic- al islands of our bay are busy sights now with surveying and prospec- ting for the precious gold. We are looking forward to having some old mine sites opened for development and hope to see our village develop into a larger community. We have the harbour both for an- chorage and shipping. Although schools and books found a growing place in the life of our early settlers, their first concern of course, was the commercial fishing. In the passing years we had over twenty tusg and fish boats operating out of the harbour, then the lamprey eel made inroads on the fish, de- stroying many trout, whitefish and other spe- cies. This resulted in the owners selling their fish boats and equipment, seeking employment elsewhere till retirement time. As a result there is- only one tug engaged in this old industry. Many of our hardy old fisher- men have passed on, the younger generation are following other walks of life. It is sad to know that this old indus- try that was in bible days is missing from our village. We still miss the boats whistles at six in the morning as they left for their fishing grounds and the return whistle, a signal to the fish packer that the boats were re- turning with their haul of fish. A bicentennial com- mitee with Charles Hu- terli, chairman is busy planning various events for the year. Among them will be a family picnic, serving food as near as possible as in the 1700's. They hope to be able to provide a meal of fish, wild meat, pork and bean, tea bis- cuits or bannock, sauces and relishes, all topped off with old fashioned blueberry cake. This will be held on the civic holiday weekend at the Rossport Park opposite of Mac's Service Sta- tion and store. Another industry flou- rishing out of Rossport, is fur trapping. Many of the present villagers trap on lines that their forefathers worked. Beavers have been on the short supply this winter but foxes, wolves, martins etc. are plentiful. Lumbering was a very popular industry one time here and is back in a small way with the villagers cutting and hauling firewood. Heat- ing a building with wood as fuel is supposed to provide more heat and comfort to a home. USED : TRUCKS : SPECI AL diesel, 5 speed, white "COME ON DOWN" and checkout our Spring Sale. "In Nipigon of all places" NORTH SHORE MOTORS 1982 Datsun 4x4, long box pick-up, blue 1979 G.M.C. 3/4 ton, pick-up, 350, V8, Auto., Sierra, Red 1979 Jeep Cherokee Wagon 4x4, V8, Auto., 4 door, burgundy 1978 Datsun Pick-up 4 cyl., 4 speed, blue "serving the North Shore" NIPIGON Rossport Notes Cont'd continued from page 5. on their property, his friendly chats as he would walk along the street, and his many (contributions to the his- tory of the area. Felix had been a commercial fisherman most of his life except a short while spent in lumber camps. He fished from Port Coldwell, Lake Nipigon and out of Rossport until the lamprey eel made enroads on the fish, then he worked on the Trans Canada highway till re- tirement. He is a master mind at advice and suggestions for different repairs and boats. Some would think them out of fashion but his suggestions always are sound. His hobby is gardening but he has others such as building picnic tables, chairs, lamps and his work on driftwood is a real work of art. He is never found idle, his hands are al- ways busy and he has enjoyed working at the church long hours and never accepted compen- sation for the work. Good luck and happy times to Felix in his new home. We all miss you very much. You are part of Rossport Village. Welcome back to Ned Basher, the owner of the Rossport Inn. He is put- ting the finishing touch- es to the building before opening for business. It will be great to have the dining room open again for home cooked meals. We missed this service in our village while the hotel was closed. Herbert Legault is home from The Mc- Causland Hospital and we are all quite pleased to have you home again, Herbie. yee e eer 887-2512