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Penetanguishene Citizen (1975-1988), 5 Nov 1985, p. 17

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by KATY AUSTIN An Orr Lake man is issuing a challenge to local authorities. Charlie Shaw _ will donate $500 towards the cost of a _ public swimming pool in Elmvale it if can be proven that the water supply of Elmvale and the waters of Orr Lake are not threatened by pollution from the proposed new dump site in the south end of Tiny * Township. Furthermore, he stipulates that the proof must come from a my hydrogeological engineering firm other than Barker, Terp and Gibson, who work for the North Simcoe Waste Management Association. The NSWMA, on advice from Barker, Terp and Gibson, has decided to | locate a new dump site on the farm of Wayne Johnston, Concession 2 "= of Tiny, just north of Orr Lake man issues challenge en $500 donation the prize Elmvale and _ Flos Township. Shaw's concern over possible danger to surrounding water supplies is based on what he sees from the corner of the Orr Lake Road and the Flos Baseline. The Johnston property, he contends, is a basin for the whole area; if toxic material from a dump site there ever seeps into the ground water below, it would enter what he says is an underground aquafer affecting a wide area. Shaw is upset over what he sees as a lack of concern among the Gominies les of municipalities | which could be affected by possible pollution from the new dump. He includes Elmvale, Flos and Medonte in the list. His challenge is an attempt to draw attention to the issue. Shaw also warns property owners in the area that they should be concerned about the possible effects of pollution on the value.of their property. He points to parts of Perkinsfield, where some home owners are having difficulty getting mortgages or selling their homes near the polluted Pauze dump. In this Saturday's municipal _ election, Shaw is_ endorsing William Harvey for Elmvale Council, because Harvey '"'is the only candidate who had the courage to (call for) a more careful evaluation of the potential threat to Elmvale's water supply from the proposed new dump site in Tiny." Shaw would also like to see as many citizens as possible at the NSWMA's Open House in the Wyevale Public School November 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. by CLARA POWER Catholic Women's League in Port McNicoll is holding its annual Christmas Bazaar, tea and bake sale, Saturday Nov. 16from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church. You can ao your Christmas shopping from the from the craft and sewing tables, touch and take, country store, Mini Draw. Attice treasures, Tickets for the main draw are now available. All are welcome to attend. So ieaeeie Tie Tnank you, ' Newton, for bringing in Emily the news from the Catholic Women's League. Library News: During the month of September we had 23 new members join. There were over 1,000 books circulated. We now have over 600 patrons belonging to our library. And we have had 189 books donated. The Book Exchange with Simcoe County _ Library will be held Friday, the 29 of November. This means by CLARA POWER Nov. 11 Odette Barr will be presenting a slide show entitled Kenya. Odette was working and travelling ux Africa with Club Adventure. The Slide Show will be held at the Harbour Restaurant - Downstairs at 7 p.m. on Monday, the 11th. Free coffee will be served. Lions Club Members, spouses and special guests, held their Charter Night' dinner and dance on Oct. 26 at the Harbour Restaurant was had by all. Victoria Harbour Library _ has _ just completed a Book Exchange of 2,146 books. Come on in and see the new selection. Parks and Recreation n=id their monthly Mini Bonhomme meeting at ine Community Centre last Tuesday (Oct. 29). It was very well attended - but don't let that put you off from coming out to the next meeting. We can use all the help we can get. - Downstairs. From Plans are _ being whatI hear,a goodtime finalized for the Nov.9 Nov.9 The Friends of Sainte- Auxiliary to Huronia Marie are handling a children's program entitled Winter Preparations at the Mission. The cost is $3 per child. For more information or _ to register call 526-7838. Call soon as registration is limited. District Hospital invites you to attend the Annual Dinner Dance at Budd Watson Gallery, Saturday, Nov. 9. Music by Fig Leaf Jazz Band. Tickets are $40 a couple, available at the Hospital Gift Shop, Oct. 15-30. If you like Opium Youth Dew JeReviens Oscar deLarenta Shalimar Halston Chanel No. 5 L'Air du Temps Joy Giorgio ~'N onigue Lee Designer Perfumes at Affordable Prices 30mL Cologne Spray Please try our Above fragrances available in 15mL parfume-60mL Eau de Toilette & 120mL splash Cologne Call your Monique Representative Stella Quesnelle Anita Dubeau Linda Merkley 549-3625 549-7780 Kiniya °18.00 Alise °10.00 Esquive °%12.00 Merane °14.00 Cleo °12.00 Entree *10.00 Alto *10.00 Endearing *11.00 Jeunesse °15.00 Gigi °%18.00 549-8903 brochure. The groups are beginning to sort out as to who is doing what. Next meeting will be held Nov. 26 7 p.m., at the Municipal Offices, downstairs. The Victoria Harbour Chamber of Commerce held their yearly dance last Saturday night at the Harbour Restaurant - Downstairs. D.J. was Gary Czindl, who played an excellent selection of music for the enthusiastic dancers. And if anyone is hurting - it serves you right for tackling the Twist so energetically. Sorry, I didn't get a list of the draw winners. Will print that next week. Margaret and Art Gies, of the Georgian Family Centre, are a bit like the birds. They have headed south for the winter. We hope they enjoy themselves, and look forward to seeing them again in the spring. that the library will be closed to the Public on Nov. 28 and 29. Gail Redditt of the North Simcoe Waste Management - Recycling Programme will be moving on to further her chosen career in nursing. She will continue working on recycling in a voluntary capacity. We all thank you, Gail, and wish you every success. Anne DesRoches of Perkinsfield will be Ted Walker's new assistant with the N.S.W.M. Recycling Programme. Anne comes to this position from a - packground in public relations and advertising, having formerly been employed by Tela- Media. Welcome! Port MeNicoll Public School News: The Flouride mouth rinsing ( Get in shape this fall with a membership alin: ROSE & McVITTIES and sauna training program. Now offering a monthly rate 'at *25.00 for Aerobics Class Cost includes unlimited use of Aerobics classes, and unlimited use of pool, whirlpool and sauna Also available... °e4 MONTH MEMBERSHIP 799. Cost includes a personalized program and full use of weightroom, pool, whirlpool Enquire about our complete program for men and women, and your own personalized weight Hwy. 12 & King St., L eOpen Mon. to Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Sundays Midland 526-9307 y, programme sponsored by the Simcoe County District Health Unit is continuing this year. We have had excellent results over the past three years, from 27 severe problems in 1983 to 12 in 1985. The volleyball teams are now well underway, and will be participating in area tournaments in late November. Miss Bragg, Miss Larmound and Miss Curry are working with the girls and Mr. Chattington is coaching the boys. Mrs. Wilcox has organized an Audio Visual and Library Club. The members of this organization are a great asset to our school. We will be holding a Remembrance Day Service on November 11. Our students of grades 4 to 8 have been invited to participate in an essay, poetry .and poster contest sponsored by the Port MeNicoll branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Children's Christmas Bazaar: for children 12 and under - Christmas tea for parents - will be held at the Community Centre on Nov.30 from ll am. to 2 p.m. Admission to the tea is $1.50 This event is sponsored by the Parents Group for Guides, Brownies and Pathfinders. Anser to: "What avenue is the new library located on?" - 4th Ave. Question: Why did the Community Centre change location? NOW etc., for on REPAIRS. Doug is looking serving you in the future. DOUG PATENAUDE OPEN DOUG'S ELECTRONIC SERVICE Panorama Plaza, Balm Beach Road, at Hwy. 93, 526-6070 Doug graduated from George Brown College in 1975 as a "Service Technician" -Home Entertainment. Since then, he has gained several years experience working locally. Bring in your TV, stereo, radio, FREE ESTIMATE in Electronics forward to Tuesday, November 5, 1985, Page 17 ee

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