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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1970-05-28, Page 1Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Nott admire a hand eMbroidered' 611k wall hanging which Mr. Nett brought home as a souVellik 04, recent tour of Japan. Mr. Nott is wearing a JapantSia-tqtappy,,,- Jacket" while his wife sports the traditional kint6no. The trip included a two day visit to 'Expo '70. (Staff Photo)' le Whole No. 6333 111th Year First Section, Pages 1-12 SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1970... 28 PAGES Single CePlee 45 •cern, $6.00 A Year MINFICe • 41 t as Forty years of, activity in Seaforth and a debt free hall were recognized Saturday night when ' members of Seaforth SUSAN D. MacLENNAN graduated 'with honors in zoology and received her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Guelph Convocation this week. She is a daughter of Mrs. J. C. MacLennan and the late Dr. MacLennan of Seaforth and a graduate of S. D.14 s THOMAS ROY McQUAID who graduated as a Bachelor of 6 Arts with honors from Waterloo Lutheran University. He 'was awarded the Alumni Association Gold Medal in Political Science, A son 'ori'Mr. and Mts. James McQuaid, R.R. 5, Seaforth, he is married to the former Margaret McCarthy of Dublin. Branch 156 Royal Canadian Legion gathered in the hall 'for a dinner and dance. About 260 were in attendance. The _.Legion was established in October 1929 and members who had been active at that time were presented with 40 year pins by District Commander Allan Nicholson. They were D. A. Muir, Dr. J.A.Munn and Herb Trapnell, A fourth member S. W, Archibald, first president of 'the branch was unable to attend. A Mortgage ?'ior $12000 which had provided funds with which td complete construction of the hall was paid off recently and the debt free pbsition was recognized when Legion President, Wtn. Dal- rymple set fire to the mortgage paper. He was assisted by' the Auxiliary Peesident *Mrs. Peg. Coombs, Ontario Command President, Doug. McDonald and D. Sills, who had been chairman of the building committee. Mr. Sills speaking prior to the ceremony recalled the prob- lems which had been faced during the construction period and the co-operation and effort which had resulted in a completed building. Branch President, Wrn. Dal- rymple, was chairman fora short prograth which followed dinner. Mr. McDonald of Brantford, president of the legion's Ontario command, who was guest speaker, outlined programs the legion is undertaking. Mayor F. C, J. Sills brought greetings from Seaforth and others who took part were John Eisler, R. J. Spittal, President elect Cleave Coombs, Chester Merriam, Dominion Chairman, M. IvIelanson, A. Dobson, A. Y. JACK J. FLANAGAN R.R.I, Dublin was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree in - Agriculture at the University of Guelph Convocation this week. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. R. Flanagan. , McLean, Harry Nesbitt, , Mrs. Howard Carrot, R. E. MCKin- ley, M.P., Murray Gaunt M.P.P. Sand Wm. Chambers, Zone Com- mander. 'Dancing followed the 'Sinner. School for Firemen A staff of five and 50 students from across Huron and Perth will enroll in a 'new kind of school here next Monday.( The school is one of three being held at centres through- out Ontario and is being con- ducted by the Ontario Fire Mar- shells office. A similar school was held in Seaforth in 1953.. In all representatives from 18 fire brigades will be in attend- ance. The school will be in charge of R.G.Stewart, fire services ad- viser, of the office of the fire marshall. Chief John F. Scott of the Seaforth Area Board, who is Huron Co-ordinator and an assis- tant to the fire marshall's office is host Chief. The school will feature class- room lectures on Monday, Tues- day and part of Wednesday. The balance of the week will feature practical work involving fire fighting procedjires and life saving techniques. The school will be based at Seaforth Community Centre and Arena. The' training will involve in- struction in the latest in fire. fighting equipment and this will be brought here especially for' the use orthe School. ELAINE WESTERVELQ daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Westerveld has graduated from Stratford Teachers' College and plans to teach in Hamilton this September. Board Wonders When the Huron County Board of Education discussed a brief from the Ontario School Trus- tees' Council on the proposed structure for effecting liaison be- tween school boards and pal councils, several membersef the local board 'were quite out- spoken on the matter. The clause which brought the greatst amount of commentread: Where local boards exist within a region, a seminar type meeting, open to all local mayors, control- lers,. councillors and board mem- bers should be held at least once a year. Vice-chairman Rqbert El- liott, Goderich Township, led off the discussion by saying that there seemed to be a definite lack of knowledge about school affairs in Huron County and suggested that a liaison committee could serve some useful purpose. Elliott went on to say that he thought the people in HuronCoun- Honor Retiring President Members of the board of Seaforth Community Hospital held their annual dinner at the Hospital Tuesday evening when retiring president, D.I.Stewart and Mrs. Stewart were honored, John S. Longstaff, board pre- sident, spoke of Stewart's con- tributions during , his term as president and Walter Shortreed on behalf of the board presented him with a book. Mrs. J. Mc- . vic_e_pre.sidentssare:- sented Mrs. Stewart with a bouquet. At the regular meeting which followed the board learned as of April '30th admissions totalled 500. DUring that month patient days totalled, '4167 down from 4532 the preceding year and re- sulting from a decrease in the average length of stay. Reporting for the property committee, J.M.Scott reviewed discussions that had been held concerning the purchase of a new X Ray. Decision as to the unit was referred to the Manage- ment Committee. Two additional bedi had been purchased for the recovery room which is being established and book shelves are, to be installed in the conference room by the Maintenance staff. The room will be used for classes which nurses from the Huron Perth school at Stratford will attend. In his report the adminis- trator, Gordon McKenzie, said plans to convert to the metric system were advancing. Surveys by the OHSC as well as by rep- resentatives of the hospital con- sultants Agnew Peckham and Associates concerning hospital requirements would take place this week he said. Mrs. George Ring, R. N. di- rector of nursing, told the board the area appeared to be faced with a chronic shortage of nurses and thisIed to staffing problems. 35th featured during the three night affair. The Carnival this year is being held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 25, 26, 27. Entries in the talent contest will'be divided into three talent groups, vocal, instrumental and. specialty. On the first two nights two top performers in'each class will be selected and these will compete in the finals on Satur- day night for prizes which will be awarded in each class. This year an entry fee of $5.00 has been determined on but each entry .who takes part in either the Thursday or Fri- day preliminary 'events will re- Couple Mark Anniversary The family of 'Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Willis honored their parents at a dinner on the oc- casion of , their 40th Wedding Anniversary. The event was held at the home of their son,, Kenneth Willis, and Mrs. Willis, West William Street on May 17. Mr. and Mrs. Willis were presented with a record changer arid speakers. Relatives and friends from Deep River, Dundas, Oakville, Guelph, Ripley, Waterloo and Seaforth attended the anniver- sary. The Huron-Perth Roman Catholic Separate School Board at its meeting ill Seaforth Mon- day night set the mill rate at 2044 mills for all residents of McKillop Township suPporting Separate Schools in Seaforth, St. Columban and Dublin. Earlier this month, while the rate had been set at 20.24 mills for McKillop ratepayers at St. Coliimban and Dublin schools for MeKillop supporters at Seaforth Continuing increases in all areas of the park operation have resulted in the Lions Park Com- mittee again seeking the assis- tance of the public in financing the park program, Until recently expenses have been met by usage fees, carnival proceeds and certain grants, but increased wake requirements and other costs have'upped operating costs and the result has been suc- cessive deficits. In a letter which has gone out to area 'citizens this week, Lions Club president, Gordon Heutteb- 'miller sums up the problem. "While it was possible last year to reduce our accumulated indebtedness, revenue was not Carnival ceive $6. An enlarged midway will fea- ture a new roller coaster ride as well as a ferris wheel, merry- go-round and other-rides. The program arrangements (Continued on Page 12) Win Prizes At Fireworks The annual fire works display- sponsored by the Seaforth Fire Brigade attracted a large crowd' to the Lions Park Friday even- ing. During the program a draw was held, prizes being won as follows: 1st Prize - Chaise Lounge Set, Joyce Baechler, Goderich; 2nd Prize Boy's Bicycle, John Becker, Kitchener; 3rd, Prize - Transistor Radio, Brian Barry, Seaforth. Raise $2,230 For Cancer A total of $2,230 was con- 'tributed to the Annual Cancer Campaign from donors in the Seaforth area according to the campaign chairman, J. R. Spittal. Mr. Spittal said the return was slightly higher than last year. LEGION CHARTER MEMBERS Forty years of service as members of the Legion was recognized Saturday night when long time members Alex Muir, Herb Trapnell. and Dr. J. A.Munn were presented with pins by District Commander Allan Nicholson. 'Looking on are (left) Doug. McDonald, Ontario President of Brantford and' (right) Wrn. Dalrymple, president of the Seaforth branch. Dr. Munn was the first secretary and he and Mr. Muir were charter members. BURNING THE MORTGAGE Provincial President Doug. McDonald assisted Branch 156 officials in burning the mortgage at a ceremony in Legion Hall Saturday evening. (left) D. Sills, chairman of the building corn- mittee ten years ago, Mr. McDonald, Wm. Dalrymple, Branch 156 President and Mrs. Peg. ---Coombs„.._Presidept The ...Auxiliary raised nearly $10,000 towards the building fund. . , (Phillips-PhordS) Legion Burns M9rtgage Marks 40 Years of Service Plane for the 35th' annual Lions Summer Carnival *ere advanced this week at a meeting of the Club in the Community Centre as the program com- mittee released details of the talent contest which is being - GLENNA HOUSTON who graduated with a diploma in Library Technology from St. Clair College, Windsor, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rae Houston of Grey Township. She attended S.S. 8 Grey .Township and Seaforth District High School. She will be on the staff of the Walkerville Collegiate Institute, Whether Os Story Gets to the Public Sy should be quite well informed judging from the amount of co- verage school board meetings are given in the local press. "I sometimes wonder howef- fective the press really is," stated Elliott. He said ratepayers are in- clined to believe the mayors and reeves in Huron County. "They're not any better informed that the average ratepayer," ad- ded Elliott. Gordon Moir, Winghamooted, that all board meetings are' open to the public and that to his khow- ledge, not one 'representative from municipaScouncil had ever taken time to sit in for one eve- ning. Gocierich'.s Dan Murphy sug- gested that the members of muni- cipal councils who have children attending school are "in the mi- nority", "I think county council still think we are just one of their divisions," said board chairman John Lavis, Clinton. "ESeryone seems to be taking a whack at education. The councils mustn't have enough to do to keep them busy." Lavis went on to say that the difference between running a mu- nicipality and a county board of education is like the difference between • operating, "a nickel and dime store and the T. EatonCo." "The liaison is all one way," interjected Dan Murphy. "I'm sick of listening to these munici- pal councils. Things are probably not run any better in their own councils. They think they are kings." "You have. to remember," said Gordon Moir, "that we're a new animal. We are ripe for criticism from all directions of the compass. We haven't matured enough yet." sel don t know -bow-we-get-the- knowledge out to ,the people, so they can really know what the facts are," stated Lavis. "It was the equalization factor that caused the difference among mu- nicipal levies this year." "Ours (mill rate) went down 3,5 mills," stated Mrs. Warren Zinn, Ashfield. "The council put four mills on for roads." Robert' Elliott ,suggested that people don't read the news re- leases carefully. "Many don't care one way or the other," continued Dan Mur- phy. "I will admit, maybe far- mers are concerned, but In the towns; not one in 20 even men- tions it." ' John Broadfoot noted that pub- lic meetings planned by the board of education had been put off un- til fall. Dan Murphy suggested the need for these public meetings was not as great as some mem- bers felt. lie said board members would have to face the electors at nomination time just the same as local council members who didn't make' any special efforts to keep the public informed about coun- cil doings, John Cochrane, director of education, said that public mee- tings wotild probably be held this fall and added that a series of 'articles concerning the function- ing of the county education sys- tem was being investigated for publication in the Huron County weekly newspapers. Prepare for Set Common Rat For McKillop Tw it was 19 mills. This adjustment will keep the mill rate the same across McKillop township for all separate school supporters re- gardless of which separate school they support. •' 1 Trustees Howard Shantz, Stratford; Chris Walraven, St. Marys; John McCann, R.R. 3, Ailsa Craig; , Vincent Young; Goderich and Michael Connolly., R.R.. 3, Kippen were appointed members to the Teacher-Trust- ee Relations Committee, Trustee Joseph 1.4000YMP requested that Monteith,, •ltde teith and CoMpany be eoitu,cte and -arrangemeets made, torikr-bitrators to be raid, Kyles, Kyles & Garrett, VI", chitects of Stratford, surveyed the problems .of the roof of pt, James School, Seaforth and thq roof at St. Aloysins School id' Stratford and advised that patch / (Continued on Page 12) • 'sufficient 'to meet operating costs. Thus it became necessary to borrow money in order to finish the season. The necessity of meeting this amount together with continuing and unavoidable increase in costs. of operating, prompts us to again seek your support." he said. Expressing satisfaction that the people in theSeaforth commu- nity want the Seaforth Lions Club to continue the work it has been carrying on for so many years, Mr. Beuttenmiller salitthe use which the public are making of the Seaforth Lions Club Park proves this., 32 Hour Flight Tokyo and Back Mervin Nott, well-knownSea- forth merchant, returned home Tuesday from an eight clay tour of Japan and a visit to Expo '70, at 'Osaka. -Mr. Nott was one of fifty-seven fortunate Canadian merchants wh9t won similar holidays in a Tecent nation - wide promotioe held by the S'a.nyo Corporation. ' The group flew to •Toky6y jet, leaving from Toronto and flying via Chicago and Seattle. After three days in Tokyo, they took the. "Bullet Express", Ja- pan's famous 150 m.p.h. train, to Kyoto where the host company maintains a' large factory. The men 'were shown throxigh four 01 Japan's most modern faclorles which tkiey found most impres- sive. Also on the agenda were visits to many shrines, ' of " religious and historical interest throughout the Japanese country- side. After leaving Kyoto, the group travelled to ()Sake for a two day visit to Expo '70. Although the Japanese exposition is very beautiful, it is not as spectacu- lar as Montreal's Expo '67, Mr. Nott said. He vas particu- larity impressed by the Canad- ian, Russian, American and Japanese pavilions which seem to he the most popular at the fair. Canada's own "wall of mirrors" pavilion seemed to be (Continued on Page 12) PUPILS GET ACQUAINTED WITH HOSPITAL FACILITIES Pupils from both separate and public schools are being taken on totire of Seaforth Community Hospital as part of a program worked out' by the hospital and the Women's Auxiliary. The • program is designed to introduce hospital procedures and facilities to `the children and to " eliminate any fears, they may have regarding entering the hospital. The program has met with considerable success in other centres. Shown here, with Mrs. Maxine Erb, examining a . bandage are (back) Catharine Ribey, Jane Morton and Mary Glew and (left) Jim Scott,' Clendon Coombs and Bruce McMichael. 'They are Grade 1 pupils from Seaforth Public School, (Staff Photo).. Announce Appeal to Aid Lions Park m Maintenance