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es "TERRACE Bay NEWS Circulation Terrace Bay Vole4, & Schreiber NEW GAMES ROOM OFFICIALLY OPENED Reeve John Ferrier officiated. at the open--- ing of the new Games Room at. the Recreation Centre on Tuesday of this week, Although there are still several items to be added to the area, the present equipment should allow for maximum use by the public. Besides providing lounge chairs and area for the public, the Games Room will contain. three dart boards, three ping-pong tables, games tables on which cards, cribbage, check-. ers or chess may be played and, eventually, a shuffleboard court. In addition to providing games room space, the area may be booked for use by recreational groups for special events only. | The room will not be booked for week-to-week: use by activity groups, as its primary func- tion is to serve as a Games Room and Lounge areas For better use of the area, there is a definite time schedule for use by various age groups, as follows:-- WEEKDAYS: Up to 4 P.M, -- public use 4 P.M. - 8 P.M, - TEEN TOWN ONLY 8 P.M. --- 11 P.M, -- Public use FRIDAYS: Up to 4 P.M. 4 PAM, - public use - 11 P.M, - TcEN TOWN ONLY - Youngsters (under supervision - public use - TEN TOWN ONLY 2 P.M, to 6 P.M, 6 POM. £6 1). PaM, ; SUNDAYS - 1 P.M, - 5 P.M. -- public use | | sano: Up to 2 P.M. | | | i | ; NOTZ: Teen Town hours will be changed dur- ing school exam periods, Games equipment (darts, ping-pong baljs cribbage boards, cards, etc.) will be handled through the Cigar Counter, Users will pay a 25¢ deposit for any of these, fee to be refunded if they are returned in good condi- tion, Ping Pong balis will NOT be supplied, but may be purchased for 10¢ each. Definite rules regarding use of the facil- ities will be posted and rigidly enforced, Games rules will also be posted, so that users may check on playing rules, | There is no doubt that the new Games Room will fast become a gathering spot for the public. It is 'to be hoped that the users will help,to keep the room and the rs in good condition, Let's all make good use of 'the area; but let's abide by the rules at 'the same time, WARNING TO R&S IDENTS Protect yourself, your neighbor and your local merchants by reporting all door to door salesmen and pedlars who cannot pro- duce a Township license, These licenses are issued to reputable firms only. | | t i | | | | | | 1 = ' { | j i i i { TH FIRE SZASON EXTENDS FROM APRIL 1ST TO OCTOBAR 31ST EACH YZAR, HELP PREVENT FIRES, {S39 Gi ¢r-9) yet oneeoT os ce boteosera sawp l) 9 aM eee ebe A Ft Authorized as 2nd Class Mail Post Office Department, Ottawa public and at a time when it was felt more -fiendation that a donation be given to the A $25 donation was made on a motion by J... . Duncan, seconded by J. Heenan, 'act has been formed. landscaping the property owned by them and tion and answer period elicited the informa- tion that the same dog catcher will act this 'year:= that anyone wishing driveways paved the same rates as last year, plus a hauling charge; that "cold mix" also makes excellent sensus of opinion on the latter seems to be 'that the majority are in favour. lors D,Evans-Smith and D, Gilles were: absent, 'TRANSIENT FUND EXPLAINED As will be noted in the Council Quotes No.17 April 27, 1961 | : COUNCIL QUOTES Terrace Bay Council, complying with a re- quest to make their meetings open to the citizens could attend, did so at 8 P.M, last Wednesday night, Held in the small meeting room at the Recreation Centre, only six mem- bers of the Community attended and none took advantage of the previously published invita- tion to write in their questions or to have problems discussed, It would seem, there- fore, that everyone in Terrace Bay is satis- fied with the manner in which Council is running the affairs of the Township. Reeve J, Ferrier opened the meeting and Clerk-Treasurer W,F,Strutt read the minutes of the last meeting and a lengthy corre spon- dence, The Police report for the month of March, submitted by Chief Billings, included a recom Transient Welfare Agency in Schreiber. This fund is administered by the 0,P,P, there and is used to provide a meal for destitute tran- sients who are passing through the district, The Fire Department report included a re- quest for some equipment and this was dis- cussed by Councillor Heenan, A Bysh Fire Comaittee on which Acting Chief Hoffland will 'Accounts for March passed for payment were as' follows:--- Library $268.13 - Hydro $9,448.35 and Township $18,065.73. Councillor J, Duncan discussed Canine cba trol. This is slated to start up on May lst. Bell Telephone signified their intention of Council agreed to advertise for a grounds keeper for the shopping centre, After adjourning the meeting a: short ques- will, in all probability be'able to do so at driveway material; discussion on a proposed Utilities Building and on Fluoridation. Con- W.Hanley recorded the meeting and Council- above the Township of Terrace Bay has made a substantial donation to the Schreiber Tran- sient Welfare Fund, The purpose of this fund is two-fold: to provide a meal and/or emergency treatment to destitute transients passing through the dis- trict, and to keep these transients ---- begging at everyone's back door. All such persons soliciting assistance within the Townsite should be (Gont'd Page 9.)