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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1970-07-30, Page 1There won't be much need of this stop sign as heady dirt Moving equipment approaches the intersection of Highway 4 and the' Mill Road at Brucefield. The old pavement and roadbed are WWI torn up In preparation for rebuilding as part of the con- struction program currently under way on Highway 4 from Kip- pen to Clinton. • (Staff Photo) SaVauge, Margaret Van Dyke, Nancy Dietz, Susan Langlois, Peggy Gibson, 'Lorraine cKay, Pam De Groot, Patricia Men- heere,John Hau wart, Donald Hear, Barb Tilley, Susan Beu- erman, Mary Ann Had wert. Ross Levier, Nancy Scott, Linda, Willis, 'Don Malady. INTERMEDIATES Debbie Elliott, Kevin Camp- bell, Linda Albert, Joan Nobel, Christine Groothius, Wayne Nigh, Glen Stewart, Tracy Baker, Mary LOU De Groot, John Halley, Mary Janmaat. SENIORS Julie Hanna, Roger (Humph- ries, Margaret Sills, Arni Stin- Wenn. ROBERT BEATTIE the region as a whole. The report sets out three major economic problems: 1. Wage rates, in, the Mid- western Ontario Region are lower than in the province generally, reflecting a different industry mix and a different socio-econo- mic structure. This is especially so in the more rural parts of the region. 2. Einployment 'opportunities are inadequate in the more rural counties. The reduction in the agricultural labour force, the re- mpteiaess from social and cultufal Maj. F. A. Golding ,signs the handing-ever certificate thereby assuming formal command of CP13 Clinton from Col. Ryan as the latter looks on. (CFB Photo), Assumes Command Of Clinton Base amenities offered by the major regional centres and the absence of 'a diversified economic strut- ture has resulted inconsiderable out-migration of the population; particularly in the younger age groups. 3. Even though the agricul- tural sector as a whble presents a viable picture, there is a con- tinuing need for a decrease in the proportion of farms grossing less than $10,000 in the value of agri- cultiiral products sold. In 1966, almost 60 per cent of all com- mercial 'farms in the region were below this level. In Huron and Wellington counties, the propor- tions were greater than 60 per Cent. The report notes that the region is experiencing urbaniza- tion problems within its develo- ping southeastern urban corri- dor, and along its Lake Huron recreational shoreline. "For example, Kitchener- Waterloo, and Stratford, which are located . in an intensively used. agricultural .area need to opti- mize the use of land between agri- cultural and urban demands. Also of significance is the unique Men- . nonites' community and the en- croachment on their agricultural • (Continued on Page 7) Seniors See Niagara for First Time vention each year. There is a - maximum of fifty Fellows at any one time and vacancies are Crea- ted when a Fellow dies or filtireaki Both Dr. Brady and/11r- W41, man are past presidents Of the College. It has also been recently an- counced tha,t Dr. *hitaLiati has, been awarded one of tWelit y000 Post-graduate Studs* Ads • from Ow Upjohn dobipatiy to . used for a taro Weelt pertbd post.graduate 'study* DR. BRADY DR. WHITMAN Seaforth Doctors Honored In Halifax Wthele No. 5342 _11V-11! xesr • SEAFORTH, ONTARIO,. THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1970 , 12 PAGES Sirigri Copies 15 CeittS $6.00 A Year in AdiSsiCe,-""`; *••••••••••••••, OrAarh) Study Agrees Huron, Perth Losing. Out In Growth, Development Area Swimmers Earn Red Cross Awards Examinations in the Lions 'Dietz and Pete De Groot. Park swimming instruction pro- gram • were held last week. by examiner Bruce Neable, London Area fted Cross examiner. Red Cross instructors were Ruth Gorwill, Mike Stinnissen, Angela Devereaux, Mary Ball and Jane Sills, Beginner instructors' were Nancy Pearson, 'Brenda .KEITH IAN (K1114)14cLEAN who received his LLB Degree at a recent convocation 'of Osgoode Hall Law School is a graduate of SDHS and a son of Mr. and Mrs.' K. L McLean, Seaforth. He is articled with the law office of „Leonard A. BraithWaite, Torceato. Instruction for the August course begins August 6th and continues to the end of the month. The number of successful candidates for Red Cross stand- ing was the same as last year when 100 swimmers passed the, tests. • BEGINNERS Cindy Stewart, Mike Trapnell, Susan prim eau, Danny Van Tygh- em, Brenda Cooper, Linda Drager, Bruce Henderson, Joan Janmaat, Tanya De Groot, Colleen Ryan, Murray Drager, Jerome King, Ted Janmaat, Jean Van Tyghem, Aldine King, Cathy Maloney, Mary Blockeel, Debbie Bridzak, .Patricia Scott, Alison Pollard, Dianne 'Van Dciorea,An- ne Ribey, Marianne Kale, Carolyn Maloney, Earl Ribey, Susan Mc- Allister, Mary Watson, Vicki Pollard, Wayne Matzold, Darrell Dale, Joan McArter, Bradley joleh_t„Aa., ,_,eyair, Jane Morton, Darwin McCutcheon, Karen Bridge, Brian Scott, Jennifer KirkbyVicki Harris, Tony Block- eel, Rottie Chesney, Michelle McCutcheon, Joan Pearson, Debra Bateman, Lyle Bridge, Bill King, lion McIver, Mary Ann Nolan, Joan Sills, Jacqueline Workman, Jeff • McKay, Gloria White, Ricky Dale, Elizabeth Pryce, Doug. Cornish, Mary Jane McGregor, Sandra Menheere, Joanne Rimmer, Juanita Smiths 'Dianne Stephensoril Connie Willis, David Underwood, Ma.rk Underwood, Marjorie Ruston. JUNIORS Kim Anstett,Bill Brown, Barb Doig, Anna Marie Hoste, Joan Heuther, Janet Pearson, Alan Robt. Beattie Hard Work Con!ributes To 90 Years Robert Beattie . of Seaforth celebrated his 90th birthday on Sunday. Mr. Beattie owned a farm on concession 10 of Hullett Township until his retirement about 20 years ago. At that time he sold the farm and moved to Winthrop where he lived until two years ago when he 'moved to Seaforth to re- side 'with a sister Mrs. Stanley Garnham. Mr. Beattie said he is just taking life easy tending a small garden, taking daily walks around town and doing a little reading. lie is in excellent health and said he had never been sick in his life. When asked by the Expositor to what he attributed his good health, and long life, he replied that he owed it all "to "hard work". Mr. Beattie has a family of tiiree, all of whom are still in the area. Stewart lives in Wing- ham and is principal of the Wing- ham Public School. Leslie is a resident of Seaforth and Margar- et,-Mrs. George Michie lives in Morris and is principal of the Blyth Public School. His wifep the former Lizzie Kennie, died eighteen years ago. The family were all present in Wingham on Sunday for a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. Beattie's Stewart. Plans to Open Practise Here Dr. C. J. Lacko of London will establish a, dental practice in Seaforth about November 1st. Lacko advised the Ex- , positor he has completed ar- rangements to have a residence ' erected on Franklin Street in , which his office will be located. Dr.' Lacko, Mrs. Lacko, a son, 18, and Mrs. Lacko's mother, ex- pect to move here as soon as the new home is ready; Huron and Perth counties are being left behind in provincial and regional development an,analysis of the Midwestern Ontario region has revealed. A government analysis of the social and economic needs of the four-county Midwestern Region of Ontario was released in Lis- towel Monday night by the Hon. Charles MacNaughton Provin- cial Treasurer and Minister 'of Economics. The 150-page report entitled: "Design for Development: The Midwestern Ontario Region - Phase Analysis", sets out re- sults of a four-year study which will form the basis of the govern- ment's developnfent policies in the _future. The report says the Midwes- tern Region - comprising Water- loo, Wellington, Perth and Huron counties - has a well diversified economic base, With manu- facturing growing faster than the provincial average, and an agri- cultural sector whose return per farm operator is far superior to the provincial average. "At the same time," the re- port says, "problems are evi- dent. These are associated with the rapid growth and urbanization in the east and the loss of popu- lation and static economies in the west. ' "Most of the problems relate to land use and space adjustment, economic development and en- vironmental control," the report says. The greatest proportions of population and overall develop- ment growth have concentrated in a corridor focusing on the urban centres of Kitchener-Waterloo; Guelph,, Galt-Preston-Hespeler (the Golden Triangle). To a de- gree this •growth also merges into Stratford. The 401-Highway 7 corridor, comprising only 14 per cent of the total land area, contains most 61 per cent of the region's population. "More important," the report notes, "between 1951 and 1966, oyer 90 per cent of total regional population growth occurred in this area. "The remaining 86 per cent of the region's land area, accoun- ting for 39 per cent of the total population, had only 10 per cent of the population growth during the 1951-66 period. This area, located beyond the' 401 corridor, generally falls below provincial standards' of growth. It suffers from heavy out-migration, lacks variety in employment- opportunities and has below average social and cul- tural facilities. In brief, it• is • rapidly being left behind in re- gional and provincial develop- ment." The 'report notes that skilled labour is in short supply in Huron and Perth counties, where indus- try has most recently ,become established. Many of the workers are unskilled and have not yet oriented themselves to methods of industrial production. As a re- sult, labour turnover, particular- ly in Huron county, is higher than James Britnell as saying:-"I do not, recall any ,project of this nature that went so smoothly, all things considered. While we had many probleres and some contro- versies, we -were able to resolve most of them quickly and effec- tively." "This successful undertaking -with its emphasis on co-opera- tion, co-ordination and concern - demonstrates how Ontario can achieve its potential through pro- vincial-municipal partnership in tax reform, regional development and municipal re-organization. Our jurisdictions can work to- gether successfully .to achieve common goals related to local priorities and efficient expendi- tures of "taxpayers' funds," Mr. MacNatighton said and added that this was the approach the govern- ment was taking with its Regional Development Program, which is designed to encourage each com- munity to reach its potential. The visitors and officials were guests at a dinner in.the Commercial Hotel prior to the- commencement of the cere- monies. Co-operating with the Council lb the street opening program, Seaforth merchants continued the, ceremonies on Friday with a two- day sidewalk sale. Main Street was closed to traffic throughout Friday and Sa- turday as merchants brought (Continued on page 7) Command of Canadian Forces Base, Clinton, was assumed by Maj. F. A.. Golding in a ceremony at the B:.se on Friday afternoon. Maj. Golding, base adminis- trative officer and native of Sea- forth, took over from,,Col. E, W. Ryan. Both men have been at CFB Clinton since July, 1967. The base is scheduled to close Sept. 1, 1971. Col. Ryan goes, to C F8 Kings- ton to attend an extended course at the National Defence College. Maj. Golding had previously been selected to head• a party dealing with the details of closing the^ base, but with Col. Ryan's posting, the takeover was •ad- vanced. Three' platoons of instructors representing army, navy and air force divisions at the base were inspected by the two officers at the brief ceremony. Maj. Golding is the son of the' late Senator W. H, Gelding and Mrs. Golding. He graduated from Seaforth Collegiate Institute in 1941 and joinoed the air force. He received his commission in 1955 and has held administrative posi- tions in Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario. In addressing the parade after signing acceptance of command Maj. Golding recalled that in the 29-year history of the base a handing-over ceremony had oc- curred some twelve times: ad- dressing Col. Ryan he said onbe- half of all assembled on parade that it had been a pleasure and a privilege to serve under his com- mand. "In the true spirit of unifica- tion,. we wish you and your family 'Smooth Sailing and Happy Land- ings'." he said. Addressing Base personnel Maj. Golding said: "In assuming Command of the Base, I am hilly aware that the next year will bring many changes to many people. Many of you will be posted to other areas, To those who remain, your tasks will,increase two-fold. Not only will you continue the primary role of the Base and the Schools located on the 'Base , but you must prepare the BaSe for deactivation by 1st September, 1971. The task will not be easy, but I am confident that each of you will discharge your duties in keeping with-the- .best traditions of the-Service. I solicit your loyalty and support • and in return I can do nothing less than support you in all your en- deal/614s." „ Mai. Golding said he was acutely concerned' about the fu- ture of the Base's civilian em-,. ployees. "Many of you are lifelong residents of the area and have been in our employ for a consi- derable number of years. For each of you, the future is eery un- certain. I share your concern re- -garding future employment and I can assure yob th everything within our power wi I be done to assist you in obtatnin alternative employment." he said. Two Seaforth doctors, were among twenty-three family phy- sicians fran across Canada to be conferred with the title Fellow Of the College of Family Physicians of Canada. They are. Dr. P. L. Brady and Drill. A. Whitman. The Fellowships were conferred at the time of the College Convoca- tion held last Wednesday at Dal- housie University, HalifagN.S. Fellows of the College are elected by the Board of Directors -prior to the• convocation and con- . • Seaforth's new Main. Street, the Egmondville portion of the County Road 12 connecting link and the new Silver Creek' Bridge were opened officially in a series of ceremonies Thursday evening. preceded by S.D.H.S. Girls' Band, a cavalcade of open cars containing members of area councils, officials and represen- rtatives of contractors involved in the projects, arrived at Silver Creek Bridge for the first cere- mony. introduced by H. C, Dernier, district engineer, D.H.O. at Strayg.d, Depity Highways Mini- st'er .A. T. C. McNab termed' the projects an illustration of how Ontario can achieve its full poten- tial through municipal partner- ship. Cutting the ribbon for the new $101,152 bridge on Highway 8, paid for by the province, Mr. Mc- Nab comnented on its scenic location 6Verlooking the lawns bf Seaforth Community Hospital and Seaforth Lions Club park, and paid tribute to those associated with the Hospital and Lionfi Club who had made them possible. ' Mr. MoNab was assisted in the bridge ribbon-cutting cere- mony by Louis Lobby of Looby COnstruction, Ltd., of Dublin, the projeetts contractor. The cavalcade proceeded to Seaforth' Town Hall where cere- monies- in connection With the road programs took place. All eyes arson P.U.C. manager, Walter Scott, as he-com- pletes installation of a beW transformer on larantford St. Oppo-• site the Recreation Grounds Tuesday morning. The transformer was 'blown out by the beavy,electrical storm which occurred early that morning. Watching, and ready to lend.a hand, are Jack Muir, Doug SteWart and TOM Phillips of the p.u.c. staff. (Staff Photo) Reeve Elgin Thompson of Tu- ekersmith and chairman of the county road committee in intro- ducing Hon. Charles MacNaugh- ton, Provincial, ,Treasurer, re- viewed the role hich the county had played in the construction • program.' The 1 1/4-mile reconstruc- tion of County Road 12 involved improved street lightihg, recore.' structed storm sewers and side- walks. The work was completed last summer after the entire highway job was declared a spe- cial development project under :which* the Highways Department assumed 83.2 per cent of the cost. The remainder was shared by Huron County,. Seaforth and Tu- ckersmith. Township. Total cost, was $505,353. Seaforth Mayor,Frank S ill Sr .1 who was chairman or both events recalled the manner in which Sea- forth had participated and indica- ted the improved facilities which became available to the coin- munity as a result of ,the co- operative program. The • project pointed up the advantages which inter- governmental co-ordination pro- vides, Mr. MacNaughton said, and recalled five Aurisdictions had been 'involved In the program. Problems had been resolved as they , developed and as con-' struction progressed; he said, ,and •quoted Huron engineer, Ceremonies Mark Opening Of New Streets, Bridge Steal Car. Crash Into Bridge Police are investigating theft of a car early Saturday morning which later was abandoned after - crashing into a Tuckersmith bridge opposite the farm of John E. McLean. The car, owned by L. T. Hab- kirk, could be a total write-off, Seaforth -Police Chief ,Gordon Hulley said. Traffic on the township road was. halted until the car was dis- entangled from the bridge. Chief ,Hulley said there was substantial :damage to the bridge. • Seaforth senior citizens went to Niagara Falls last week. The trip, in which '78 area people took part,*was organized by the , Ladies' Auxiliary to Seaforth Branch 156--of the Royal Canadian Legion. Co-operation of a number ,of area orgardzations alr.o made pf area. organizations who made contributions towards the cost ..made the trip possible. ' For '14 of the party it was their first visit to th falls, ac- cording to Mrs. Cleave Coombs; Auxiliary president, who was in charge of the tour.. Others saw Stratford Festival Theatre and park system for the first time and fer several it was their first bus trip, she said. Leaving the Legion Hall• at '8 a.m, in two buisee -chartered from Habkirk Transit, Ltd., the party stopped at points of interest in cities en route. A full course dinner was served in Niagara Falls and supper was provided on the way home.