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Terrace Bay Schreiber POT 2wo Public Libra ry TERRACE BAY, ONT, C.C.T.F.N, Wednesday, May 29, 1985 Vol. 20, No. 22 Serving Terrace Bay, Schreiber and Rossport 35° Schreiber Council Meet Beautification Week June 23 - 29 The regular meeting of Schreiber Town Council, May 14th, 1985 opened with a group of residents who live on Ethel Street, approaching Council as to the condition 'of the drainage on the street. Council assured them, that it is planned to rectify the situation on a short term basis. Because of the elevation of the Street, and the very little fall available from Ethel St., to Cooks Lake Creek, the long term solution to the problem, is a storm sewer with a lift station. This requires preliminary studies as to drainage of the general area of Ethel St., including the arena site, and the creation of reserve funds for the project. Council considers the problem a priority and will attempt to rectify the situation on a permanent basis, when possible. The group was also-informed, that the watermain servic- ing the area is to be replac- ed this summer. The homeowners in the area, were given permission to clean up Lot 71, which is owned by the Township. A group of interested Townspeople, organized as a Centennial Beautification Committee requested, that Council declare the week of June 23 to 29th, Beautification Week, along with a contest for the best yard. This would be held in co-operation with the Centennial Committee, with judging to be held in Centennial Week. Council agreed to assist the group through the centennial committee, and to proclaim June 23-29th Beautification Week. A group representing the Girl Guides of Canada, re- quested financial assistance from Council, to help defray the cost of a Guide group travelling to Toron- to. Council agreed to do so. Councillor Borutski, reported on the meeting held with Clerks and various COMSOC people regarding the proposed budget for the Crisis Cen- tre. The Ministry represen- tative, advised, that the budget was in excess of what was considered available. The people at- tending the meeting generally agreed that the proposed budget was re- quired to operate the cen- tre adequately. The COM- SOC representative advis- ed that further study of the budget will be made. The Clerks present generally agreed, that the excess costs over revenues, (after the municipalities using the facility had been billed) should be shared by the four Townships on a per capita basis. Two represen- tatives to the Board will be required from Schreiber. It was reported, that the Fire Hall Building had been tendered, the final day for tendering being June 7, 1985. The registered plan for R-271, is in the final stage of completion and should be ready soon. Clerk was instructed to do preliminary work .on set- ting aside a portion of R-271, east of the road to Cooks Lake, for use as an industrial zone. No liquid calcium for town roads will be brought in this year. Tendering for the paving program will be done as soon as possible. Paving is to be done with subsidy funds, and reserve funds. Extra paving at the total cost of the Township, will be done on Langwor- thy Street, east to the arena parking lot area boundary. The repair of the Ethel St. water main, is-to-be a budget item for this year. It was decided by Coun- cil, that no servicing of the lots on Peary St. north of Ethel St., is to be done prior to the paving of the Street. The Clerk was instructed to prepare a draft of a let- ter to go out to all Townspeople, informing them. of the current tre- quirements for building permits. i.e. retaining walls, structures, etc. A by-Law to be drawn up, appoint L. Davis as building inspector for the Township of Schreiber. The Recreation Commit- tee has been informed that the application for grant funding, under the Summer Green Program has been. turned down. Schreiber will host the NWOMRA Conference this year. It was noted, that the responsibility for enforcing the Ontario Fire Code rests completely with the Municipality, and that this requires more and more time from the Fire Chief, with no assistance whatever being received from the Provincial Government. It was decided, that the Township should remove derelict motors vehicles, from private and public property, as part of the Centennial Clean Up. This to be arranged in the up- coming weeks. A tentative budget of $20,000 has been set by the Centennial Committee. This would cover the cost of Fire Works, Wine and Cheese party reception, Bus transportation, etc. This to be included in the budget. A letter from R. Kushnieryk and H. Cole, concerning the proposed fireworks display at Walker Lake, as part of the Centennial celebrations, was received Councillor T. Quinton, has contacted the above mentioned people, and any fears, or concerns that they had have been alleviated. The Fireworks Display will proceed as planned. A letter from Township of Terrace Bay was read, requesting the participation of the Township of Schreiber, in the July 1 Canada Parade. The matter continued on page 11 Get into the swing of things ... at the Terrace Bay Golf Course. Did You Know It was April 17th, 1950, when the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce opened it's doors at it's present site in Ter- race Bay. Camping is one of On- tario's most popular sum- mer activities and to ac- commodate the thousands of camping enthusiasts, the Ontario Ministry of Tourism and Recreation, in conjunction with the Ministry of Natural Resources, is once again providing a telephone ser- vice which will give Alcohol causes many accidents This article on Drinking and Driving appeared in the Elora-Fergus News Express. Alcohol Causes Many Accidents By Judy Hollands Every day in Ontario, alcohol is involved in the deaths of two people and 81 motor vehicle crashes. At least half of all drivers killed each year have been drinking. Late on weekend nights, one of every 12 drivers on our highways has been drinking. The highest risk of fatality is found amongst the impaired 16-to-17-year- old who is 165 times more likely to be killed on the average non-impaired driver. Every five and a half minutes in Canada, so- meone, somewhere is the victim of drinking and driving. Ex-premier William Davis has stated: Drinking and driving is a deeply rooted social and legal pro- blem... When we come to view the combination of alcohol abuse and automobiles as a_ hostile act, threatening the lives and well-being of our families, then dnd only then will we rid ourselves of this affliction. One wonders just how this tragic problem can be rectified and controlled. Many Government workers, involved with special projects study the issue and the perplexity of the crime. High School students and Adult groups are shown films, relaying the seriousness of drinking and driving. The laws are getting much stiffer, but that alone does not help with the prevention. In Toronto, many local bars and restaurants are supplying "I'm_ the Driver" buttons. One per- son in the group is designated to be the driver, he or she wears the button, remains sober, getting his/her soft drinks or cof- fee free. What a terrific idea. Something like that - should perhaps be looked at in our area as many of us do much travelling to and from parties along the highway. Drinking and Driving, only the individual has con- trol of the act. Have a Think before you Drink and Drive. Provincial Parks vacancy service campers up-to-date infor- mation on vacancies at On- tario's provincial parks. This province alone has more than 140,000 camp- sites which include provin- cial parks, conservation areas and municipally and privately-owned establishments. From May 17th to June 28th the phone resorts will cover weekends only and will be available Friday afternoons. After June 28th the reports will be available on a daily basis until August 31st. Reports are updated twice daily and after 5:00 p.m. on any day, campers will receive ex- isting vacancy reports as well as projected vacancies for later that evening. A é 24-hour recorded report is available to campers throughout the province by calling toll-free 1-800-268-3735. For french reports call toll-free 1-800-268-3736. The ser- vice operates Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Watch out for moose. Both these cars hit a moose, within a week between Jackfish and Terrace Bay.