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Terrace Bay News, 16 Dec 1965, p. 1

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Vol. 8, No.50 COUNCIL QUOTES With the Yuletide season so close the Terrace Bay Town Council learned at their December meet- ing Tuesday that the second election to complete the slate for 1966 could not be held until early in the New Year. This will no doubt result in the present Council returning in January for at least one meeting, W.F.Strutt, Secretary-Clerk, replied on questioning. The Reeve, W.F.Adamo, returned for a second term at the first election December 6, expressed his gratitude to his Councillors for their fine teamwork in 1965. Accounts for the past month were perused before passing for payment: Library $233.90, Hydro $26,059.86 (which included investments), Town- ship $36,589.16 and Snack Bar $3,131.47. It was noted the Snack Bar receipts had shown a steady increase since taking the tables out, now getting it b ack to a 'snack bar' operation. A lengthy list of equipment within the Recreation Centre, originally purchased at a cost of $15,000 was pur- chased from Kimberly-Clark for the sum of $500. A motion was passed to re-appoint Mrs .Elizabeth Cruickshank for a three year term to the High School Board. Mrs.Cruickshank had been a replacement this fall to complete the term of office of Mr. Ken MacLeod of Hydro. An application dated November 24 to serve on the Recreation Committee was received from J. Adamo. The Police report for the month of November indicated a quiet month, minor accidents caused by climatic conditions. Forty-nine homes had been checked on request during vacations, Corp- oral Doyle reported. Councillor Cavanaugh stated he had notified the Centennial Committee in Toronto to stop any fur- ther negotiations on behalf of Terrace Bay, until a more agreeable decision could be reached. Questioned by Councillor Thompson on where. the disagreement lay, Councillor Cavanaugh agreed it had not been with Council, but it had not been a popular choice with the people and he did not wish to proceed. He was anticipating a good turn- out at the next meeting of the Centennial celebra- tions committee and invited Council to appear in a body to answer any questions on the Adult Study Lounge project in the Recreation Centre which they had approved. Council returned to the item of appointing a volunteer fireman to maintain the total of fourteen men. Two available men had offered their services to drive the fire truck during business (Cont'd P.4) © Serving the District December 16, 1965 PRO CLAMATA ON MONDAY The Council of The Gorgoration of The Township of Terrace Bay at its meefing on Tuesday, December 7th, 1965, resolved /that in the event of Christmas falling on a SaturdaY, Boxing Day shall be observ- ed on the Monday: ifnmediately following, and such day shall be proclaimed as a Civic Holiday. In compliance with the aforesaid resolution Reeve W.J.Adamo has proclaimed BOXING DAY, MON- DAY, DECEMBER 27, 1965, as a CIVIC HOLIDAY. GOD SAVE THE QUEEN December 8, 1965 W.F. Strutt, Clerk-Treasurer, The Corporation of . The Township of Terrace Bay. = +X a \ fF © TN: © <= ove \ CHARITY FUND HAS SUCCESSFUL YEAR More than $6,000 was distributed to worthy charities this year by the Kimberly-Clark Employ- ees' Charity Fund. A copy of the Financial State- ment appears on page nine. About 83% of the employees of Kimberly-Clark are members of KC-ECF. They contribute a mini- mum of $1.00 a month to the fund--some give as much as $5.00 a month. Employees who are not members may join by signing a payroll deduction form at the Employment Office. The annual meeting of the members of KC-ECF will be held in the Recreation Centre early in February . IMPORTANT C .OF C. MEETING THIS THURSDAY § A general meeting of Terrace Bay Chamb er of Commerce is scheduled for the large meeting room of the Recreation Centre on Thursday, December 16th at 7.30 P.M. This is the final meeting for this year and a nominating committee is to be ap- pointed. ALL MEMB ERS ARE URGED TO ATTEND. §

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