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Terrace Bay News, 26 Jun 1990, p. 1

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BELLUZ Realty Ltd. Simcoe Plaza Box 715 Terrace Bay Ontario POT 2WO JURIS ZDANOVSKIS Office - 825-9393 BROKER Home - 824-2933 MON CHERIE HAIR SALON. Men Ladies (807) 824-3080 Mountainolew Plaza é Hoy. 17, Schreiber Open Daily 10 a.m. N Volume 44 No. 25 TUESDAY JUNE 26, 1990 The Terrace Bay-Schre CW News Stand = - ah q el. OM2 'log S9BLIg 69€ xo S9B9G UO feg jee] i) 7 U 3 oe ro) Ee & pet) 3 LL/L/ y 1?) SUPERIOR-SHORELINE Special Rates: * New Homes (10 years or less) discount INSURANCE LTD. Discounts on Renovated Older Homes _ * Senior Citizen * Claims Free 825-9492 Schreiber Town Council apolies for $20,000 funding for study to reduce train crew personnel The regular meeting of Schreiber Town Council was held on Tuesday, June 12th at 7:00 p.m. The Township will apply for $20,000 funding from the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. The purpose is to commission an Economic and Social Impact Study of the possible restructing of the operational procedures for CP Rail, the effect of which would vastly reduce the number of train crew personnel operating out of the Township of Schreiber. ~ Mr. E. Oulette, who attended the meeting, made a presentation to Council conceming Hazardous Waste, and Waste Recycling Programs. : HE felt that the Municipality should conduct a public aware- ness program to encourage house- holders to properly handle toxic wastes, and possibly arrange for a clean up and pick up campaign. The municipal responsibility would be to provide a proper haz- ardous materials disposal site, and to arrange for the collection of hazardous materials. Council indicated that it would make inquiries regarding the mat- ter at the next quarterly meeting of the Thunder Bay District Municipal League. A meeting was held with R.T. Yates, concerning the proposed dog containment area on his property. Tentative details of an agreement have been agreed upon. An agreement will be drawn up and forwarded to R.T. Yates for his comment and accep- tance, In the matter of the possible sale of pipe to Figliomeni Brothers to be used in the devel- opment of their subdivision, Council indicated that no exchange for land will be made, but rather that the materials should be sold at current market value, if Figliomeni Brothers wish purchase same. Council agreed in principal to a $50.00 administration charge to firms and individuals for the tak- ing of gravel from the Township gravel pit. The new fire truck is now in service, and the supplier has been paid. The Rec Committee wish to apply for Capital Works Grants for the Rec Complex in order to take advantage of the currently available grant programs. A television camera is sched- uled to examine the sewer trunk line on Winnipeg Street and on Bayview Street, the week of June 16th.The Ministry of Health, underserviced area program, have not advised as to the availability of a Temporary Physician, for the months of July of August. $4,000 Grant val Chelsea Black gave her Valedictory Address at the Grade 8 Graduation ceremonies at Terrace Bay Public School on Thursday, June 14. Photo by Angie Saunders Local feels Rossport Is By Judi Sundland The Rossport Islands which include Simpson Island to Copper . Island have stood majestically A $4,000 Grant has been received from the Ministry of Northern Development and Mines for the McCausland Hospital who requested funding for the recruitment tour. CP Rail Asst. Superintendent Paul Chapell confirmed that the matter concerning the blocking of Main Street crossing will be bul- letined to train crews. By Angie Saunders The News Erin Almost, Grade 1 student at Terrace Bay Public School, has won the regional competition for the MNR Poster/Slogan contest. The contest, sponsored by the Ministry of Natural Resources, was to generate interest in Forest Fire Prevention among young people. The contest is won by the stu- dent who best answered the ques- tion- What can you do to prevent forest fires? Student wins regional contest silent through the years. Now they are threatened by possible development and those along the North Shore are more than con- cerned. The hamlet of Rossport, whose population is the smallest had the loudest cry. For over 100 years, men have commercially fished the waters around every island, used them as shelters Erin's poster, as described by her teacher Mrs. Dora Trach, was very simple. There were several trees and a sun sporting happy faces with the slogan- "Preventing forest fires makes trees happy." The poster won Ist prize in the North Central regional competi- tion: for. the Grade 1° & 2 Category. Erin will pick up her prize (new tent) and trophy at the Regional Fire Centre in Thunder Bay. against the storms, repaired their nets along their shores. With commercial fishing virtually gone in the area, the sports fisherman and recreational boater now enjoys the solitude. The argument against making them a provincial park is by those who hunt the islands and fear los- ing that hunting right. The Ministry of Tourism looks to them for a tourist lodge and other faacilities for tourism. The natu- ralist argues that we need to leave them as they are for the genera- tions that come after us. No sug- gestion has yet been made to declare them a National Heritage, protecting them from the big developer and yet perhaps still having controlled hunting. One real concern is that the wildlife habitat becomes more threatened each year by pollutants and the encrouchment of man. Development on the islands could easily damage breeding areas for the Blue Heron and the Loon, not to mention the other wildlife that use the islands as their homes. Recently the Ministry of Natural Resources in Terrace Bay publicized a notice asking for all ands threatened concerned persons to send in their suggestions for the islands. The questions they need answers to were the public's opin- ion of more outpost camps and tourists facilities on the islands, small lodges, and suggestions in preserving the historic and archaelogical sites that exist. Letters are still being accepted and it is hoped that the response will be overwhelming towards the prevention of further develop- ment and a larger concentration given to the businesses on the mainland where the majority of tourists travel by the Trans Canada Highway. Residents of Rossport on a whole feel strongly in favor of leaving the islands as well as their community its quiet self. Many say this is why they chose to live, in Rossport and raise a family. Businesses comment that the visi- tor will again and again remind them of how quaint and peaceful it feels in the area. Perhaps with the pace of our lives increasing rapidly, 50 years from now the islands can be our biggest asset, and a gift left for our children's children. & \ DIANNE O'NEILL TERRACE BAY INSURANC A COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE COMPETITIVE RATES FOR QUALITY COVERAGE SIMCOE PLAZA TERRACE BAY 825 - 3246 E LTD. * Home * Business * Auto * Cottages * Recreational Vehicles * Etc. TERRY O'NEILL 7.

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