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ore rn = Ss 4 ESTABLISHED 1904 Haileyburian-Cobalt Post Vol. 55 -- No. 23 Haileybury, Ont., August 13, 1959 5c: €OPM _ Haileybury a Liskeard Suburb Forecast of Hotelman Timmins The Tri-Town Bypass came un-~ der fire- by a town businessman f council meeting last Monday @«. when J. H. Timmins appear- ~ ed before the council representing the Hotel Haileybury. Mr. Timmins fired his first big gun by Stating to council members "The Tri-Town Bypass will be completed within the next three years, if you can show me another town that is by-passed by five miles in Ontario then I will show you a_town that has suffered the same economic set-back that Hail- eybury is in for," he continued. "I agree whole heartedly with by- passing, to rid ourselves of heavy transports, but if the bypass does go through under the present plan, by 1962 Haileybury will be known as the only graveyard in Ontario that is lit up at night." - "A lot of people don't think that this by-pass is going to hurt Hail- eybury, but in the past few weeks I have been doing some research of my own on the situation. I ask- ed several tourists if they would have stopped in Haileybury if the town was by-passed and they re- plied that they wouldn't. Generally they follow the road map and stop at the most convenient places." Mayor Cooke reiterated, "Before the by-pass was approved I asked the Chamber of Commerce for a letter so that I would not be voic- ing my own opinion when it came to discuss the route, at that time the letter read that the merchants of Haileybury were in complete agreement with the present plan, Haileybury has left it too late to protest. Top Cadet | Lieutenant Denis Jean Louis, 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jean Louis of Cobalt, was chosen best cadet of the Algon- quin Cadet Corps of Hailey- bury, obtaining the highest marks in the Master Cadet tests at Haileybury and one of the top five marks in the pro- vince of Ontario which earned him a three week all expense paid vacation in Banff, Alberta. He was accompanied by Cap- tain Gary Deeley of North Co- balt and they went to Toronto by train and flew from Downs- view Airport in an Air Force C1-19 plane direct to Banff. There were 325 cadets chosen from all over Canada to put on a display of judo and rifle drill for the Queen and Prince Phil- ip at Banff. The Cadet Pipe Band of the Cameron Highland- ers played while this display was going on. Haileybury Council Split On Water Works Cos - Last week's council meeting was the scene of much whoop-de-do about -water. Charley _Camsal, chairman of the water and resourc- . es committee came up. with a brand "new plan designed to solve all the problems and make every- one, whether high on the Hailey- bury Hill, or low by the shores of mighty Temiskaming, happy to the highest degree. His plan is to completely do away with the Constance Lake set- up which was instituted some years ago as a solution to the water pres- sure problem, and instead, on the .same site build a reservoir with a 30,000 gallon capacity tto do the same job. The site will remain at the Constance Lake site for two fold reasons; the first is that the ' site is 175 feet above the highest level of the town, and would sup- ply maximum water pressure; the second reason is that the pipe is already laid to Constance Lake and will save a great deal of expense. Councillor J. J. Whelan had this to say about the new proposal, "'I am disappointed about the size of the reservoir, it should be at least 50,000 gallon capacity, it will cost only an additional $3,000 for the 20,00 gallon added capacity and at the rate the town is likely to ex- , pand out the west road when tthe by-pass is completed this is well ~ worth while."' Councillor Neil Fleming said, 'J don't think that we should build the reservoir, with the by-pass go- ing in five miles from town, we don't know what the situation will be ten years from today. I think that we should make shift with a large auxiliary pump just over the tracks, and then we are free to complete the job at a later date." @ouncil decided to put off deci- sion on the water works for the present and hold a special meeting next week to solve it. : Mayor Cooke said that this seemed to be the only possible 'solution, but that he did not like to put the pertinent issue off too long, or change present plans, since he had made a promise to the towns people that the water would be installed and working sat- isfactorily by. fall. He said, 'If we put this off now and change the plans it will take an indefinite time before we will be able to have the new plans approved again. We owe it to the people to solve this problem at the earliest possible date." Mr. Timmins stated, "I. think that both Cobalt and Haileybury have been hoodwinkled by New Liskeard, they have worked hard to. get tthe by-pass as closé to town as possible and they will be the only ones to benefit by the by- pas. I think that if I live long enough there will be letters com- ing to me addressed, J. H. Tim- mins, R.R. 3, New Liskeard."' "That statement will amuse you less if you stop to consider that it is far more fact than fantasy," he continued, "the council should take the initiative in matters like this, I can name with no trouble at all at least ten industries which the town has passed up for lack of this same substance, among them the Mental Hospital, which is now at North Bay. If this by-pass goes through on the proposed plan we are soon going to have to look to our laurels, industry is moving out of here far faster. than we will ever be able to replace it." Mr. Timmins focused his second big gun on the cost of water in the town claiming, "The Hotel Hailey- (Continued on page seven) Haileybury Shot Makers Excel In Tournaments Ladies At Sudbury Four lady players from the local golf club motored to Sudbury last week-end and took part in the in- vitation golf tournament held there on the Idylwylde Golf Course. While the weather wasn't of its best on account of rain, it didn't dampen the spirits of the players and some good scores were turned in. There were 81 entries represent- atives from eight clubs. They were the Soo, Parry Sound, Barrie, Tim- mins, Haileybury, North Bay, Sud- bury Club and Idylwydle. Those attending from ithe Hailey- bury Club were Flora McFarlane, who played in the championship 'light, Phyl Bates in the first flight, Evelyn Pollock in the third flight and Ness McAulay in the fourth flight, who won second prize in this event. (Continued on Page Seven) Taxpayers Satisfied Provincial Police Stay Interested residents of the Dis- trict Town who have. been fol- lowing the council's deliberations on the policing issue will be happy to know that they are well pro- tected again for another year. Af- ter a lengthy investigation into the merits. of Provoncial Police pro- tection, council decided unanim- ously Monday night that they would ask for OPP service for an- cther term. The town had previously received two applications from persons with considerable experience for the position of Chief of Police, if they decided to form a Haileybury Town Police Force. The decision was made with the rising costs of policing in mind to retain the Provincial Police. Next year the cost of the police will be $800.00 per policernan more and an additional cost of $360 for the police cruiser making a total of $2760 more in 1960 than in 1959. Mayor Cooke stated, "I've talk- ed with numerous taxpayers and they say they are satisfied, they claim they are willing to pay more for. good policing, but this new boost in pay will make them the second highest salaried job in town, they will be making more than the town clerk or the post- master," Councillor Fleming recalled, "From previous experience I know that local policemen- have a tendency to get involved with town officials, and are not generally as dependable."' The new contract will become ef- fective on December 31, 1960. Men At Noranda Five players from the locai Golf Club journeyed to Noranda and 'at- tended the Men's' Tournament which was held ithere last week~ end. Two of them getting into the prizes. Perry' Armstrong was. runner-up against Hotchkin of Kirkland Lake in group E in the senior event, winning second prize.'George Mor- issette also won a prize in the other division of the tournament. Those who were present were Perry Armstrong, New Liskeard, George and Ron Morissette, John Knox and Chris Murphy, Hailey- bury. Hostesses at the Golf Club Tea August 12 were Mrs. D. Dean, con< vener, Mrs. G. Black, Mrs. G. Morissette, assisted by the Misses Diana Dean and Joanie Murphy. The second round of the Tuer Event is scheduled for Saturday, August 15, in the ladies section. The finals of the Taylor Cup are scheduled to be played off on Saturday afternoon, August 22, weather permitting, otherwise will be August 23. Those who have qualified are: Mr. and Mrs. Doug McLennan, New Liskeard; Mr. and Mrs. John Knox, Mr. and Mrs. Neil McAulay, Mr. J. W. Lecky and Mrs. N. Me« Aulay Sr., Haileybury. Watch Your Step! Many complaints have been re- ceived about glass strewn all over the streets from broken bottles in particular. As children may not realize the seriousness of breaking bottles, if the parents who give their little ones a bottle of soft drink would insist it be returned when empty, the temptation to break it would be eliminated. Also older ones should use dis- cretion where they are disposing of them and think of the danger brok- en glass can cause. x Above is a view of Constance lake recent source of water pressure for the town of Haileybury; the lake has no source of water supply and must depend upon rain yield. Recent years have seen the water in the lake retreat until it has become so low that it is unsatisfactory for the purposes originally intended. To rectify this Situation council are investigating the possibility of building a cement reservoir on the same site.