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ow Go October' 5, 1961 Vor4, No.39 CANADA SAVINGS BONDS ON SALE SOON The last deduction for 1960 bonds comes off the October 3lst pay, so now is the time to start thinking about your 1961 purchase. If you haven't bought bonds in the past, give it some thought, talk to someone who has theytll tell it pays good dividends, The Payroll Savings Plan method of buying bonds has increased in popularity every year since 1956, Last year a record 313 employees signed up for $109,400. in bonds. This year's campaign will get underway on October 18th. As usual there will be a canvasser in each department, Watch the "News" for further details. HUNTING PROHIBITED WITHIN TWO-MILE RADIUS Residents and visitors in the district are reminded that an existing by-law pro=- hibits the hunting, shooting and molesting of animals and birds within a radius of two miles of the Post Office building in Terrace Bay. ; This by-law specifically states that, "No person shall hunt, shoot or molest any animal or bird by any means whatsoever including, but not so as to restrict the generality of the foregoing, through the use of firearms or bow and arrow", Penalties are provided for those found guilty of violating the provisions of this by-law. - ee EDWIN NOKES ADDRESSES COMMERCE MEETING Mr. Edwin Nokes, representing the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce met in Terrace Bay Tuesday even- ing with the Commerce Committee and a large gathering of interested business and profes- sional personnel to discuss the advisability of setting up a Chamber of Commerce. Introduced by Jack Caccamo, President of the Terrace Bay Commerce Committee, Mr. Nokes' outlined the background of the Board of Trade the forerunner of the present Chambers, though still maintained by the original name in many commnities, Introduced into Canada in 1750, the same year Halifax was born, merchants banded together to solve their - problems, and from there business men expand- ed to meet the needs of their time and com- munity; on a voluntary basis. Today there are nine hundred communities operating a Chamber of Conimerce or Board of Trade. The recent influx of tourists through this district emphasized to residents the need to organize their efforts and Mr. Nokes invited enquiries on local problems, having establish- ed the fact approximately thirty men present would back Chamber of Commerce in Terrace Bay. To clear the way for a Chamber of Commerce there must first be a release from the Schreiber District Chamber which operates under a Dominion Charter dating back to 1932 and includes a vast territory up to White River; Mr. Nokes advised the present Commerce Committee to prepare a program for the next meeting in order to schedule their fees on local requirements, going on then to select a nominating committee. Mr. Nokes closed by complimenting the present Commerce Committee who have worked for the past year and a half, practically unnoticed, and accomplishing many items in the town, including spring clean-ups, and pressing for accommodations to handle tour- ist needs. One of their biggest undertak- ings was the rooms registry. Some items will of necessity be their own jobs, while many will be in showing those in charge where the need lies. Mr, Nokes was thanked by Mr. Caccamo. COUNCIL QUOTES Reeve John Ferrier presided Wednesday over the regular meeting of Council' in the Municipal Offices. All Councillors, the Secretary and Clerk were in attendance, Minutes of the past meeting' were perused and accepted and the Secretary, Mr. W.F. Strutt read the correspondence, The resign- ation of Mr. Ralph Lindberg from the Commerce Committee was accepted with regret and Mr, Jack Kelty was appointed to fill the vacancy, Answering a request for available office space in the new Utilities Building, Reeve Ferrier stated they had been advised by Hydro the Building would service Utilities primar- ily, and secondly anything of a Municipal natures Hydro Commission advised that the rates Committee of the Association of Municipal Electric Utilities have approved rates on housing to be set up on a separate rate, There will be a new minimum rate with local utilities to consider their own rate. Council granted the Girl Guide Association of Canada permission to hold a Candy Day on October 9, Accounts for the Recreation Association for September were approved for payment, Reeve Ferrier commended highly the Safety Walk Program and Patrols set up and advised a letter of appreciation (Continued on Page 8)