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Page 2, News, Wednesday, February 3, 1988. Bits and Bites fr By Helene Ballard Hello! I hope you are all well in spite of the nasty flu and colds going around. Somehow this time of the year it's quiet; not much doing; all the residents are waiting for spring. The men's curling event took place last week and and I guess you all had a good time. I under- stand it's the ladies turn next; good luck! I have had several phone calls as well as folks stopping me uptown to ask me about 'Birchwood closing'. Well, I am only a resident here. To be truthful I don't like the idea; we all have our own rooms and our privacy. We can close our door and be quiet and enjoy a wee rest. : This is a big step to take; it will mean the loss of jobs and several of our staff have been here for years. I can't see how this can all come to pass in '89. Lots of peo- ple have to agree, land has to be bought, not to mention the miles of 'red tape'. I think I agree with some folks who say it would make more sense to repair this place then to builda '20-bed building'. I wonder where the money is' coming from. We can only hope that those at the head of this will Grace Baptist Church Pastor: Rev. Jim Johnson. Phone 824-2402. Sunday School: all ages- 10 a.m. Morning worship service: 11 a.m. Sunday evening service: 7 p.m. Bible Study and prayer: Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Nursery provided for all services. =i eH give it a lot of thought. Some of our residents drove into Schreiber for a visit to the _Chimo Club. They always enjoy this. ; but the main topic of conversa- tion around here is 'the end of Birchwood as we know it.' Please stay well, be careful driving and walking. Until next om Helene Ballard "Sticker on a car bumper, "Legalize Bingo, help keep grandmothers off the street." Holy Angels Roman Catholic Church Pastor: Father Jan Rademaker, O.M.I. Phone 824-2010. Sunday Masses: Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. Sundays, 10 a.m. Rossport, noon. Confessions: Saturdays, 4-5 p.m. in Schreiber. Pays Plat Prayer Group: Mondays at 7:30 p.m, St. Andrew United Church Minister: Ernie Hunt. Phone 825-3346 or 825-3396. Morning Service Well, this is a short column, time; So long. Prelude to the Olympics Terrace Bay Public School 1988 The following is a selection of essays and p Public School. The essays were written with the Olympics as a research topic and the oems written by Gr. 8 students at Terrace Bay poems were written after students attended the torch ceremony in Terrace Bay. Share the Flame By Adam Moore The Olympic torch was on its way the flame was to arrive in Terrace Bay. The day was chilling, bitter, tart-- _The flame soon arrived and warmed our heart. The speeches went on and on all night As I thought of those who carried the light. It was a once in a lifetime chance to see The flame burning bright in front of me. The Run By Ken Mosley The air is cold and it's snowing The wind seems to cut you when it's blowing. You look ahead down what seems to be a lonely road. Your muscles ache but you stay bold. The traffic rolls by, Children in back seats wave high. Then you round a corner You see the cheering crowd. You can feel yourself growing proud. The crowd gives you an extra boost-- You feel proud and happy when you reach the end. Then the next runner goes and it starts again. The Olympic Games By Scott Merkley The Olympic Games started in about 770 BC. The first games occurred in Olympia, Greece. Athletics played an important part in religion and festivals. The religious festivals honoured many gods and Greek tribes. Olympic games continued over many years until today. The Olympic emblem consists of five rings, one blue, one yellow, one black, one green and one red. This emblem is located on the Olympic flag. Every four years the Olympic Games are started by the lighting of the Olympic torch. This is a torch which is car- ried across the country in which the Olympics are being held. Once the torch is at the Olympic stadium the large traditional torch is lit. The torch will remain lit throughout the games. There are two types of Olympics; winter and summer. Winter games have such events as skiing, hockey, figure skating and many more. My favourite winter event is hock- ey. It has been a popular sport for many years now. Usually there are seven teams in the hockey competition. The summer games are different events. Some summer events are track and field, field hockey, pentathlon, and gymnastics, to mention a few. I personally enjoy the track and field events. This year the Winter Olympics are being held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. This city is fairly large and has a and Sunday School are at 11:15 a.m. Communion Service is the first Paced ses aeed population of about 150,000. ? : Sunday of every month. A nursery for infants is provided. Bid 2 In 1988, Calgary and the LO. (International Olympic Committee) have spent millions preparing for this world- : Share the flame this year wide affair. St. John Anglican Church when runners come to your town. I feel the Olympics are important and should remain Pastor, Bob Elkin. Phone 824-2771. Service Time at 9 a.m. and 10:30 The torch will be there! being held in different parts of the world. a.m. Holy Eucharist, 1st and 3rd Sunday. All welcome. Are there new ways to finance benefit plans? Ask Bob Lenardon, or your agent. BLUE CROSS ait Suite 707, 34 Cumberland St. N. Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4L3 (807) 345-5451 Community Church Minister, Ernie Hunt. Phone 825-3346 or 825-3396. Worship service is every Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m. Church School is also at this time. Communion service is every first Sunday of every month. A nursery is provided. A warm welcome awaits all. St. Martin of Tours Pastor, Father Bernard Campbell. Phone 825-3231. Confessions are on Saturday from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday Masses are on Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Birchwood Terrace, | p.m. Terrace Bay Gospel Assembly Pastor, Rev. Keith Milne. Phone 825-9098 or 825-9368. Family worship is on Sunday at 11 a.m. Wednesday night is Action Night from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday night is YOUTH ALIVE at 7:30 p.m. Card of Thanks Lorne and Rita McBride and Children wish to sincerely thank our friends for sharing our sor- row in the loss of a brother, brother-in-law and uncle "Casey". Your expressions of sympathy, donations to charity, masses and prayers, food & 7238-1K HAPPY 50th WANTED CINEMA Organ Teacher to teach a 10 Wy, year old who has had fora great night personal kindness are appreciated and will BIRTHDAY eno out always be remembered. to mit' and the best in May God Bless. TONY 825-9643 new theatre COSTA! after 5 p.m. releases THANK YOU 825-3771 THANK YOU | May I express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Raczycki as well as to Dr. Marion, Dr. Wilkes, nurses & staff of McCausland Hospital for the very good care I received while I was a patient there. Thanks to those who came to visit, especially Rev. E. Hunt, also for flowers, candy, fruit, cards, and messages, and phone calls which I received. Special thanks to my husband Mike, and my daughter Sharon for their daily visits and to my daughter Marlene for her phone calls from Windsor. It helps to know that others care. :' MEF God Bless All . Mary Zombori | THE LOBBY who knows movies better VHS & BETA rentals 825-9281 We would like to thank all our family & friends for making our 25th anniversary a spe- cial occasion. Thank you all for the cards & gifts and a special thank you to Tom & Shelley for making this anniversary our best yet. John & Kay Long