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Terrace Bay News, 14 Jan 1971, p. 15

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TERRACE B AY NEWS PAGE 15 oh JANUARY 14, 1971 WEEKLY REPORT FROM THE SCHREIBER DETACHMENT 0F THE ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE On Januery 3, 1971, a wanted person was apprehended for the R.C.M,P. British Columbia by Constables J.C. Posley. On January 8, 1971 Mrs. Flore Bryson, proprietor of the Arens. Sneck Bar, reported thet a large quantity of confect- ionary and some change was stolen from the arens. She subsequently had one part box of chocolate bars returned to her by mail. It appears some individual has knowledge re- garding this theft and chose this method of attempting to correct a wrong. In view of the large amount of missing property, possibly this seme person should carefully consider whether their action will be best in the long run or whether more concrete steps should be taken in ar effort to prevent a repetition, Constable G.V. lapworth is investigating. Additional information regarding this theft would be greatly appreciated. On January 3, 1971, Mr. Robert .John Faltin, of 5! Jean Street, Thunder Bay operating a 1970 Volkswagon collided with guide posts on Highway 17, + mile east of Dead Horse Creek Culvert. The vehiole 'was damaged tc the extent of approximately $600.00 but no injuries were sustained by driver. 1 C.N. SERVICE - Cont'd from page 1 Penner and Reid argued against such a move which 'would in effect decrease total CN passenger service available across Northwestern Ontario by 50%. The Members of Parliament proposed that the Railway Transport Committee conduct consultations in Northern Ontario to ascertain at first hand what the effect of this reduction in service would mean to the people and communities affected. It was sug= gested that a form of public hearing be held in the three centres of Capreol, Hornepayne and Sioux Lookout . During the recess of Parliament, both M.P.'s will be travelling in their constituencies and the question of the CN's downgrading of service will be vigorous- ly discussed. ADVANCE NOTICE LAW - Cont'd from page 1 ... programs provided by the Federal and Provincial Governments to assist the unemployed. A similar collision occurred appreximetely 5 mile west-of Hewlitson Creek Culvert on January 4, 1971. Mr. Michael Ellison Queale, of Lundy lane Officers Mess, Bese Borden, | Ontario was operating a 1971 Pinto which sustained $700,00 | demege. Constable G.V. Lapworth investigated both collisions. On January 7, 1971, Mr. Kuo Ying Pang, of 25 Front Street | Belleville, Ontario operating a 1966 Oldsmobile, collided with guide posts just west of Steel River Bridge, causing approximately $600.00 damage to his vehicle, Constable S.R. Jones ivestigated. On Januery 9, 1971 vehicles opsrated by Roxanne McLellan of 112 Columbia Street and James Alvin Charette of 123 Galena Street, Schreiber collided at the intersection of Scotia and Winnipeg Streets, Approximately $85.00 demege resulted. Constable J.E, Will investigated. Motorized snow vehicle owners end operaters are again reminded that insurance for Public Liability and Property damage is required when the vehicles are operated on public roads, In addition the driver rust be at least 16 years of age and licenced under the Highway Traffic Act for road operation (including crossing highways) of these vehicles. In most cases, particularly those involving underage operators, the owner will be prosecuted, Be sure YOU won't be one of them, This area has & large number of machines and fortunately has so far escaped having many serious injuries result from their operation. Let's make a big effort to continue operating these machines safely and sanely. Only in this manner cen we prevent further restrictions on their use from being legislated. Two persons have been charged under the motorized snow Vehicles Act this past week, One for failing to stop and one permitting s person to drive under age. NOTICE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE TERRACE BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THURSDAY, JANUARY 21st, 7:30 P.M, SMALL MEETING ROOM - RECREATION CENTRE These include: training and retraining programs, mobility grants, unemployment insurance and job placement services. The new legislation specifies that an employer shall not terminate the employment of 50 or more workers in any four-week period without providing written notice to the employees ond the Minister. The regulations require: eight weeks of notice for 50 to 199 employees; 12 weeks of notice for 200 to 499 employees; and 16 weeks of notice for 500 or more employees. In individual terminations without cause, the no- tice is: one week for workers with three months to less than two years service; two weeks for employees with two years to less than five years service; four weeks for those with five years but less than 10 years service; and eight weeks if service exceeds 10 years. BROWNIE ENROLLMENT. Eleven tweenies were enrolled as Brownies in the First Terrace Bay Pack, December 15th. Each girl followed a path of stepstones labelled with the requirements for becoming a Brownie. They were met by Tawny Owl, Mrs. Saranpaa, who led them to the magic pool and to Brown Owl, Mrs. Moher . Around the toadstool, each girl made the Brownie Promise and was presented with her Brownie Pin by Madam Commissioner, Mrs. Caron in the traditional manner. Continued on page 19

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