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Terrace Bay News, 8 Dec 1966, p. 1

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9 No. 49 EMPLOYEES CHARITY FUND DISTRIBUTED Vol. At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Kimberly-Clark Employees' Charity Fund, final distribution was made of 1966 funds. Unbudgeted funds remaining at year-end amounted to $867.50. $300. of this was forwarded to CARE of Canada for the Vietnam Relief Fund - the balance was distributed amongst organizations that were included in the 1966 budget. The 1966 Financial Statement appears on Page 9 this issue of the News. Over 80% of Kimberly-Clark's Employees belong to the Charity Fund which has been in operation for seven years. This year's total disbursements of $6,167.50 sets a new record and augurs well for the generosity of Terrace Bay residents. Kimberly-Clark employees who would like to join KC-ECF, or present members who would like to increase their donations, may do so at the Employment Office. F .O.SOUGHTON GUEST SPEAKER - SAFETY SEMINAR Mr .Fred Soughton of Terrace Bay was one of the main participants in a four day safety seminar held at the University of Waterloo on November 27th to 30 th. The seminar was sponsored by the Canadian Industrial Safety Association in co- operation with the University and was endorsed by seven safety associations in Ontario. Attending the sessions were about 40 safety experts from across Canada and four guest lecturers of which Fred Soughton was one; the other lecturers were from organizations in the United States. (continued on Page 4) TERRACE BAY NEWS Serving the District December 8, 1966 VOTING HIGHEST IN THREE YEARS Retired Post-master W.E.Cavanaugh was elected Reeve of Terrace Bay on Monday, December 5, when he received 268 votes, defeating the incumbent Reeve W.Adamo whot got 260 votes. The Reeve and Council will serve for a two year term. Daylight Saving Time was accepted when 265 voted for and 242 voted against. Sunday movies were rejected when 260 voted against and 246 voted in favour. A nice balance was maintained on Council when two newcomers J.Caccamo and R.Bray were elected to serve with experienced councillors R.Sinotte and D.Desrosiers. R.Sinotte topped the polls with 409 votes. J. Caccamo followed with 386, D.Desrosiers got 296 votes and W. Bray received 294. Voting for the other four nominees went as follows: J.Clancy 219, D .Rafalant 170, G.Ramsay 166, W.Kurylo 84. The interest in this year's election, which was keen, is reflected in the high percentage (72%) of voters who exercised their franchise. This figure represents a substantial increase over the voting last year and the year before. Once again your local Hydro Department in con- junction with the Kiwanis Club, are sponsoring a holiday season home decoration contest. Red is the Centennial sign colour and blue is the colour chosen by Expo '67. Home owners could effectively contribute to the over-all affect in town by including in their seasonal decorative efforts, some type of lighting which would make Terrace Bay "sparkle" for the whole Centennial year.

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