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Terrace Bay News, 1 Oct 1970, p. 1

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MR, E, PERSS. : BOX 375 : " TERRACE B/y Vol. 13 No. 40 Serving The District October 1, 1970 COUNCIL QUOTES Terrace Bay Town Council met on Tuesday evening with Reeve Cavanaugh presiding. A letter from the Honourable Mr. McNaughton, Provincial Treasurer, stated he had re-scheduled his speech in connection with Regional Government in Northwestern Ontario from September 24th to Octo= ber 14th at the Lakehead University. Reeve Cava- naugh will attend. The Boy Scout Association were given permission to hold an Apple Day late in September. ' Hacquoil Construction submitted a tender fos patching roads in Terrace Bay. = The Department of Justice made their annual re- quest for the selection of Jurors. A traffic count at the corner of Highway 17 ard Hudson Drive will be made by the Department of Highways to determine the best way to solve the slow=| up of traffic which.occurs at every shift change at the mill. The subject of motorized snow veliicles agdin came up for discussion and Clerk Hanley, reading from the new legislation sub section on these vehicles, stated that all drivers of these machines must be licensed as an operator or chauffeur under the Highway Traffic Act when they drive on the highways. In this instance, all township streets are included, under the new ruling. A letter from Nicholson Septic Tank Contractors stated they would pump out the Sewage Disposal for the Township. An agreement was reached between Mr. W. Mori and Mr. P. Rochen for an earlier take-over of the Snack Bar at the Recreation Centre. Mr. and Mrs. Rochon are now the proprietors. Council is negotiating with a local contractor to Continued on page 4 ..... PRESS RELEASE BY JACK STOKES MPP THUNDER BA - Jack Stokes MPP Thunder Bay has been advised that John Leonard Scott, former OPP Constable at Dryden, Kenora and Pickle Lake, has been appointed Northern Affairs Officer at Marathon. Mr. Scott has a keen awareness of Northern Affairs and was a miner before joining the OPP. He has had considerable experience in publicity and public relations while serving with the force. Mr. and Mrs. Scott and their three young chil- dren will take up residence in Marathon as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made. The Northern Affairs Office will be located in' 'the Marathon Recreation Centre. INTRODUCING CARE LABELLING The Department of Consumer and Corporate Af- fairs have announced plans to introduce distinctive labels on the Eare of fabrics. Sometimes colours run, clothing shrinks or the material is ruined by heat. Commercial dry cleaners and launderers also have to contend with irate customers and unecessary expense because of fabric domage. Sometimes the fabric itself is faulty, but all too often the harm comes from improper washing, cleaning or pressing. In most cases consumers damage garments becouse they da not know the proper way fo treat them. This new labelling scheme is not going ta appear : overnight, "but consumers should leam about the symbols in the meantime. : A colour booklet showing care symbol combina- tions is available from The Consumer, Box 99, Ot- tawa, Ontario - free of charge. Ask for the book= let "Care Labelling for Textiles."

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