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Page 6, Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, May 21, 1986 TB Council to invest in independent heating system Terrace Bay Township Council has decided to go ahead with an independent heating system for the Recreation Centre, at a projected approximate cost of $110,000. The decision was made at Council's May 12 meeting, at which all op- tions were presented and discussed at length by town engineer Doug Baker, who said the heating system idea had "definite merit." Baker noted something had to be done because of the problems being faced by the current heating system, which at the mo- ment is simply a heating supply line from Bir- chwood Terrace, for which the township pays up to 1860,000 a year. The trouble began about a month ao with a loss of heating water at Birchwood Terrace. Excavation equip- ment was brought in on April 21 to expose a suspected area of the underground heating line just north of Highway 17. "'The return line was found to be perforated due to corrosion over a length of 15 feet," Baker explain- ed in a report. "The supp- ly line showed signs of cor- rosion but was not leaking. It should be noted that there was little or no insulation in corroded areas (as) this protection was destroyed previously in earlier leak investigations.' He added that Bir- chwood Terrace has now given one year notice to terminate the existing agreement to heat the Recreation Centre, effec- tive May 1. At the meeting, he presented three options to Council, the first of which was the evaluation of the existing line and the replacement of deficient What Day? Racing Rules: requirements information We Have Been Challenged By Neighbouring Communities To See Which Community Can Obtain The Largest Participation In The Annual "FUN, RUN, WALK, CRAWL, BIKE EVENT" "THE DAY TO REMEMBER" IT IS FITNESS DAY ALONG THE NORTH SHORE Scheduled for MONDAY, MAY 26th BETWEEN 7:00-9:00 p.m. "MONDAY MAY 26TH ALSO IS FITNESS DAY IN TERRACE BAY" The day schedule is as follows: -- SNEAKER DAY -- ALL DAY -- Free Use Of Facilities -- ALL DAY -- Colouring Contest -- FOR KIDS -- Walk The Director To Expo 86 -- Fun Walk, Run, Crawl, Jump, Skip -- Free Family Fun Aerobic Program Brochures available at the office. Plan to participate in Fun CANADA DAY BED RACE Terrace Bay, Ontario Sunday, June 29th, 1986 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Come celebrate Canada Day in Terrace Bay by entering your group, business or organization in the Canada Day Bed Race. Challenges encouraged: Course 1 km. in length. 1. Bed must be 54" wide f 2. Fitted with 54" standard mattress 3. One (1) set of wheels must be in fixed position - no size 4. Bed must be occupied by one (1) person in sleeping attire and push- ed by four (4) persons 5. Bed and bed pushers must cross finish line together. Prizes awarded to Ist, 2nd, 3rd and last place beds -- also best dressed rider. Contact Gary Callaghan at 825-3831 or 3232 for further Entry forms may be dropped off at: Terrace Bay Municipal Offices or 34 Parkway Place no later than 25th June, 1986. OF COURSE! GROUP NAME * 915 16) 25 ohh Rae Ra ae Sime Se a re ae y i] CONTACT PERSON CANADA DAY BED RACE Be Ge as ee ee ee = | sections only, which would cost up to $35,000 and would be dependent on renewing a suitable con- tract with Birchwood Ter- race for the supply of heat. He stressed that the part of the line which leaked was that section which was uncovered and left bare of insulation about five years ago, and added that the ex- pected physical life of such buried lines is supposed to be in excess of 30 years. The Terrace Bay lines are presently 13 years old. The second option, which would cost $78,000, would be the replacement of all heating lines, which Baker felt would not be viable for a number of reasons. Baker. then went into detail about the third, and most expensive option, a new heating plant for the Recreation Centre itself. The two boilers for the plant would cost $25,000 total, with electrical upgrading at a projected $40,000 price. "This may be eligible for up to a 50 per cent sub- sidy with a Capital Conser- vation Grant from the (pro- vincial) government," he pointed out. Such a grant could reduce the township's expenses to just over $50,000. "We have to decide which way we are going,"' Baker then said. "The dismaying thing about this is the estimate for the com- pletion date."' In his report, Baker noted that "the most optimistic completion date"for the third option would be December of this year. "'The question is, how long is Birchwood going to be there," Councillor George Ramsay asked. "A year or two down the line, and we may not be able to get heat from them anymore."' "'We should go for the whole ball of wax," Reeve Ollie Chapman said, refer- ring to the third option. "It will be cheaper in the long run."' "'I am quite concerned with the time factor, though," Baker said. '"We could pre-purchase the boilers before creating the actual system for them, and also apply for the grant now." "'There's no sense in putting all that money into a heating line," Ramsay said. "Let's go with that third option and apply for a grant."' Baker said that another time-cutting measure would be to approach a number of -- specific Thunder Bay firms with the project without actually go- ing to tender. 'I would be opposed to just trying to patch up the lines," Councillor Peter Romanuk said. Council then prepared and passed a motion which called for the design and in- stallation of an independent heating system for the Cen- tre while, at the same time, applying for a grant to assist with the cost of the project. Councillors Chris Joubert and Jim Ziegler were absent from the meeting. "Is that a go-ahead then?" Ramsay asked. "*Yes, I would say so,"' Reeve Chapman replied. Schreiber coaches needed COACHES ARE DESPERATELY NEED- ED in Schreiber. The Schreiber Minior Ball Pro- gram is in need of coaches for the following categories: T-Ball ages 5 to 7, Junior and Senior Cana- dians girls ages 8 to 12 and 13 to 16 and Junior Na- tional Boys ages 8 to 12. If volunteer coaches are not available we will be unable to offer the program. Ball Hockey: Anyone who missed the deadline for Junior and Senior Ball Hockey should note that the registration deadline has been extend- ed to Thursday, May 22. This will be your last op- portunity to be placed on a team. Student Employment: Students wishing sum- mer employment with the Schreiber Recreation Department are urged to get their applications into the recreation office as soon as possible. Positions are open for Summer Fun (playground and special events), Schreiber Green (park maintennce) and the Swim Program. Mixed Slowpitch The Schreiber Mixed Slowpitch league swung in- 7 = Insurance Agents... before you renew your client's employee-group health and dental benefits plan, ask me for information on a Blue Cross program. Your client will be giad you did. For details contact: Al King 34 Cumberland Street North Suite 707 Thunder Bay, Ontario P7A 4L3 @ (807) 345-5451° ONTARIO BLUE CROSS 6385-1H as SINGER SEWING MACHINE Representative will be in Terrace Bay -- May 29th Schreiber -- May 30th With some great deals on: Singer Miracle Machine (new & used) Vacuum Cleaners Central Vacuum Systems Knitting Machines For an appointment to see a demonstration or service on any sewing machine phone: 825-3226 and leave a message for Mr. Stanchuck now! {-Levrvr. A, to action on Wednesday, May 14. League games will be played every Wednesday to Saturday evening. If you wish to see a lot of action or have a good laugh drop around to the ball park and take in a game or two. Fun Run It is that time of year again, so lubricate the joints and take the moldy running shoes out of moth balls. The North Shore Direc- tors Annual Fun Run will be held Monday, May 26th at 7 p.m. Registrations will be held in the lobby of the High School from 6:15 to 6:55 p.m. There was a_ vicious rumor circulating at the re- cent North Shore Directors Meeting held in Terrace Bay. The rumor has it that the only reason Schreiber won the banner last year was because it was our Centennial. That really got your Recreation Co- ordinator upset. He stood up at the meeting and bold- ly . stated that Schreiber would win both banners this year and that we would be the first community to have over 1,000 par- ticipants complete the one kilometre course. It's time to prove to our neighbouring Municipalities on the North Shore that our community spirit and pride is second to none. On May 26 bring the whole family out to ge a lit- tle exercise and show our neighbours what a Schreiberite will do for his community!! Eat your heart out, Bryson! Confusion continued from page 5 airport during 1986. A $22,500 advance pay- ment on the Road Improve- ment subsidy was also ap- proved by the Ministry, Reeve Chapman pointed out in an interview later that week. That approval announcement came from the MTC on May 7. fh So his G