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Lumber records destroyed Waubaushene landmark levelled, arson suspected A Waubaushene land- mark was levelled by fire in the early hours of Saturday morning, and one of the casualties was a collection of irreplaceable lumber company records dating back more than 75 years. The building, owned since 1952 by Waubaushene Navigation Limited, housed the first lumber firm in the hamlet, and the concrete vault beside had housed the records of several firms for years According to Tay Township fire chief Tom O'Hara, a small fire partially gutted the site a few years ago and van- dals had later broken a hole in the concrete vault, leaving the files exposed to Saturday's flames. Firemen were on the scene from 3:30 a.m. to 7 a.m. according to the chief, and he said the blaze started so quickly that he believes it was deliberately set, likely by being torn down by Alfie vandals Gerioux, with the wood "That building hadalot and other objects being of historical value' salvaged despite recent : deterioration, the chief O'Hara and Gerioux said, 'especially in the Te eived a phone call doors, window frames from an anonymous man who asked "What do you think of your building now?" The man looked out to see the structure engulfed in flames and so on...it was quite an antique structure." Later that afternoon, another fire started behind another building on the property, but firemen brought it under control before it spread to a structure that houses "invaluable machinery." jThe The chief said he believes the second fire was also the work of an O'Hara had no damage estimates on these two fires but said members of the Midland detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the incidents Boat blows up at marina arsonist An early morning boat Port Severn home tor- ride Sunday almost ended ched in disaster when the entire back end blew out in an explosion as the craft was pulling away from the dock at the Sandy Bay Marina about 6:30 a.m O'Hara said the people on hoard were "lucky to Arson is also suspected ina blaze that destroyed a Port Severn building at 11 a.m, Saturday morning, according to O'Hara Another old structure, owned by the chief's brother Charles, was At Jay-Haro Nursing Home PastNobleGrands meet by Charlotte Gerdes On Thursday evening the Past Noble Grands Club of Margaret Rebekah Lodge met in the craft room of Jay-Haro Nursing Home for their June meeting as guests of Mrs. Fern Rosborough one of their elderly members W ho 1S a resident in that home Seventeen members were present President Gladys Todd opened the meeting with a poem called "Friends," followed with the Lord's prayer in unison. Mrs Rosborough was presented with a basket of fruit from the Club and several individual gifts, from her friends. This particular meeting had been in the planning for some time, and in spite of the sudden death on Thursday morning June 26, of her sister Mrs Lloyd Heels of Waubaushene, Mrs Kiosborough went on witn the meeting rather than disappointing her friends Mrs. Norma Sallows LEND A HELPING HAND WE NEED BIG BROTHERS CALL 526-7828 she had reported pur- by several of the mem chased four more mat bers tress covers for our hospital beds with Dominion Store tapes that Your we all save and turn into the club. Mrs. Pat Athron reported three more mattresses had arrived at the station FURS will thrive on also chased with the tapes. 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Pay off a mortgage Combine 2 or more mortgages into 1 Pay taxes and insurance Consolidate overdue bills Improve property Pay off a loan company or bank Purchase car, boat or cottage Or for any worthwhile purpose CALL ME PERSONALLY DUANE PATFIELD 429-3615 Great Northern Credit Corp. Box 143, Collingwood, Ontario get out" and make it to shore as the wooden- hulled Grew burned in the water. The boat was owned by Dell Dahms. And two more added to list In addition to the in- cidents above, at least two other blazes helped keep the Waubaushene fire brigade on duty from Thursday right through the weekend. One truck erupted in flames and at least one grass fire had to be extinguished in a four day stretch that left the men exhausted and definitely not looking forward to a series of repeat performances. , Publictransit: Only the colours have been decided as Midland debates who will run its buses Midland council has not yet decided who will run the new Midland transit buses, but it has decided what colours to paint the new RekVee vehicles. At a special meeting held Thursday night, council decided on the logo -- a stylized 'M' -- and dark green and white as the colours for the new transit coaches, But the question of who will operate the spanking new fleet of three buses is still up in the air. And delivery date for the buses is set for August. Art Read, of Read- Voorhees Associates, transportation' consult- ants to the; town of Midland, told council that the cost of operating the buses, as indicated in the tender prices submitted by two local bus com- panies, are "very high". In fact, the costs are so high, "it is our feeling that the town could operate the three new coaches more cheaply itself than to tender for their operation. According to Read, the private operators 'are very nervous'! when considering proposals such as this, considering the economic un- certainties of the times. "They just feel they have to protect them- selves', he added. Although he said he originally thought that private operators should be able to operate more economically, "It ap- pears that this is not the case'. Read estimated that the town could save approximately $10,000 a year by assuming the operation itself. Mayor Harold Boyd expressed his skepticism that a government could run a transit system as cheaply as a private operator. 'I don't know anything about running buses", he added. Clerk- treasurer Bill Hack said he was a bit leery of the amount of paper and bookwork involved should the town operate the system. But Read said he ----t couldn't see "awarding a contract where the costs are greater than what they should be"'. Reeve Moreland Lynn echoed Boyd's_ sen- timents, saying he failed Moreau - Ball The wedding of Debra Moreau of Waubaushene and Ball of Toronto took place on May 17 at St. John's Chur ch. Flower girl for the ceremony was Christine O'Hara of Waubaushene while Christopher Beard of Jarrat was ring-bearer. Ws REMEMBER " cprrel \aw > Shop around first but see us before YOU buy! RUBBER BACK CARPET 5." sq. yd. MAIN STREET SHAW'S CARPET WAREHOUSE ELMVALE 322-1961 VENEZ RENCONTRER VOS ANCIENS AMIS -soiree- LA GROSSE DANSE DE PAR CHEZ-NOUS CURLING CLUB 8:00 4 JUILLET Collect (416) Georgian Bay Accounting and Income Tax Services FOR APPOINTMENT OR INFORMATION PLEASE PHONE OR WRITE: (705) 322-2610 or Call P.O. 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Steve Goetz 549-8639 after 5p.m. Harrison Metal Works For Free Estimates on Aluminum Windows Doors-Siding-Awnings Patio Doors and Insulated Glass Sales, Service, Repairs Vinden St. 526-6870 Seavert ty" Septic Bedstone Crushed Road and Cement Gravel Telescopic Backhoe 19,24,36 inch Buckets i--Radio Dispatched Bernie Pilon Const. Elmvale 322-1051 Pays! DUTCHER& CORBETT LTD. 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Because he said he was not convinced the in- formation was full, Lynn recommended that the decision be deferred until more detailed analysis of costs to the town can be a_ public could than Players need storage space Midland's Huronia Players are in need of a new location to store their scenery and costumes. They have not yet had any success in locating a new storage area and are soliciting suggestions from the general public. Anyone with suggestions of a suitable facility is asked to contact Raymond Knight at 526- 8905. as you BUY Home Gifts You'll be amazed at the scope and variety of gifts for the home we've assembled for your selection. Sensibly priced, too, in the tradition we have proudly upheld for many years. Drop in and browse. We'll welcome the opportunity to serve you. 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