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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1970-12-03, Page 1• 111th Year Whole tio. 5360 First Section Pages 1-8 SEAPORT H, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1970 —16 PAGES Single Copies 10 Cents $6.00 A Year in Advance Elect Mayor, Reeves, MC Seaforth Votes for Council Present Reports to Meeting Between forty and fifty citizens including officials and candidates were on trial Monday evening for a ratepayers meeting that followed the close of Seaforth nominations. Clerk a-IA:Williams was named chairman and called on Mayor F.C.J.Sills who had just received an acclamation to report on his two years in office (Mayor Sills report appears on page 3). Other members of coura.li and candidates were called in turn to present reports. Reeve J. F. Flannery reviewed his work on county council and said he had served on the county plan- ning and property committees. Re- ferring to Seaforth activity he said he felt there had been a "fairly successful municipal operation throughout the town". He referred particularly to the co-operation that had existed between the town and county during the main street program. Suggesting the county should move to pick up lake front property, Deputy Reeve Wilmer Cuthill said it was getting into American hands. He said he had served on the county development committee which was concerned with use being made of CFB ,C linton. Councillor R. S. MacDonald, chairman of public works and sani- tation committee, paid tribute to Harold Maloney and his staff for the job they do in maintenance of town streets and property. He said a new tractor had been purchased and suggested the town would be faced with additional equipment re- placements. • Councillor Robert Dinsmore, chairman of the protection to per- sons and property committee, said while there had been many problems, police; he was satisfied, gave the town very good protection. The new fire area board had involved much added work and while initial costs had been higher than anticipated, it would be an advantage to the community. He referred to the job which Chief J. F. Scott and firemen did on behalf of the town. Councillor L. F. Ford, chair- man of the finance and general government committee, said there had been a slight reduction in the rate but despite this council had carried out and was paying for the major street program costs. Referring to her activity on the MODA tourist council, Coun- cillor Mrs. Betty Cardno said there were many opportunities to promote tourism and that this could in fact be the equivalent of another industry. Councillor Bill Pinder, chair- man of the industrial committee, said the recreational committee under Chas. Campbell, had been reorganized and was undertaking new responsibilities. plans were Underway to establish an indus- trial park. Councillor Geo. Hildebrand ex- pressed appreciation to those who had supported him in his nominat- ion. Reporting for the planning board, Chairman A. Y. McLean said the board had worked with council and consultants in prepar- ation of an official plan and in studies in connection with an in- dustrial park. It was involved in carrying out its responsibilities under the act in advising con- cerning area and street develop- ment as well as subdivision con- trol. He referred to the loss that resulted in the passing of the late (Continued on page 3) Vincent Staff Has Outing Defers *Search for New Policy At Monday evening's meet- ing of the Huron County Board of Education in Clinton, board members rescinded their former motion regarding kindergarten classes throughout the county - and failed to reach agreement on a new policy when four new motions were made and defeated. is The former motion which had been accepted by the board was to have a uniform policy on kindergarten classes throughout Huron - that starting January 1, 1971 in schools where trans- portation is a factor, kindergarten classes would be held on an all • day every other day basis. The only exception to this motion was the McKIllop schools who would have continued with their present system until the Sea- forth school addition was opened or September 1, 1971 whichever came first. The subject was re-opened at Monday's meeting following a three day notice by James D. Taylor, Hensall. John Broad- foot was the only member of the board opposed to re-opening the subject. Mr.(Taylor then made the • first nabtion - that beginning this fall, in schools where trans- portation is a factor, kindergar- ten be helcron half day every day system from September 1 tc December 31 with the parents providing the noon-hour trans- portation and on a full-day every * other day basis from January 1 to the end of June with the board providing transportation. There was no seconder for this motion. Gordon Moir then moved that the system for kindergarten clas- ses in Huron County remain un- • changed from the present system where, by the director's admis- sion, almost every conceivable method of operating kindergarten is presently employed in the county schools. "I can't see why the board would allow a slipshod situation ar like this to exist," stated Vice- chairman Bob Elliott who moved an amendment to the Moir Mo- tion. Mr. Elliott moved that where 75 per cent of the parents peti- tion the principal by May 31 in any school year, and where the II principal agrees, kindergarten classes may be held on a half- day every day basis with the board providing the transportation at (Continued on Page 3) K; Stewart Heads Plowmen • Kenneth Stewart, R.R. 5, Seaforth, was elected president of the Huron County Plowman's Association at the annual dinner meeting in Blyth on Wednesday evening. He succeeds Maurice Love, R.R. 3, Exeter. Other officers are : Vice- Presidents - John Clark, R.R.5, Goderich and James Armstrong Wingham; Secretary-Treasurer- Russell Bolton, R.R. 1, Seaforth and William Hanley,Goderich. Gordon McGavin, Walton, was named Huron County director to Ontario Plowman's Association. • Russell Bolton and Kenneth Stewart were named delegates to the Ontario Plowmans Convention in Toronto in February. Les Armstrong, CKNX Farm Editor, Wingham was guest speaker. He showed pictures and spoke on his recent trip to Russia * to the 120 guests who attended the meeting. Trophies won at the Huron Plowing Match in the fall were presented as follows: Eaton Trophy to John Leeming, Walton; Love Trophy to Huron Queen of the. Furrow, Miss Connie Hickey, 4 Auburn; International Harvester trdphy to Tom Leeming, Walton and the Gordon McGavin special award to Douglas Murray, Walton. Ontario's 19'71 license plates for passenger cars, dual purpose- Vehicles and motorcycles went On sale in Seaforth on Tuesday. Within minutes of the opening of the office, Harold Jackson appeared before issuer F. C. J. Sills and claimed the first 1971 license to be issued here. His number was K43901. First dual • purpose license was purchased by McLaughlin Motors for a staidolan wagon and was number X18051. Mr. Sills said there was no Following a long and/ruitless debate on the subject of kinder- garten in Huron County - a topic re-opened by a two-thitds maj- ority vote of the members - the board voted not to re-open the matter of political activi- ties where teachers are con- cerned. Mrs. J. W. Wallace had asked that the matter be re-discussed since it is now necessary for a teacher accepting public of- fice even at the municipal level to be absent from school without pay. This necessarily affects the teacher's pension arrangement and it therefore dictates that in order to qualify for pension at the end of a teaching career, the teacher must work to make up for the time lost on munici- pal or political business. The board did resolve, how- ever, that teachers or other em- ployees may serve as a member of a civic body such as the library board, the hospital board, a conservation authority, a plan- ning board, etc. without in any way interfering with or exploit- ing their primary function as a board employee. Policy was also agreed upon regarding the matter of police- men coming to the schools to question students. It was decided that no student under the age of 21 years shall be questioned on school prem- ises by any police officer ex- cept with written authority of the parent or guardian of the pupil; that students should not give voluntary statements with- out first consulting their parents or guardians; and that no lockers and other depositories of stu- dents shall be examined by any police officer unless a warrant has been obtained or is author- ized by a parent or guardian of the student. The exception to this policy is under Section 112 of The Liquor Control Act in that if a police officer informs a prin- cipal that he believes that liquor is illegally kept or had he may search, without warrant, any particular rush the first day with about 18 licenses being issued. Registration fees are un- changed. For passenger cars and dual purpose vehicles having eight cylinders, the registration fee . is $35.00; six cylinders $27.50; four cylinders, $20.00; motorcycles $10.00. The plates are white on blue, the reverse of this year's col- ours. Deadline date for having the new plates will be Saturday, Feb- ruary 27, when 1970 plates will expire. There will be no exten- locker, depository, motor vehicle or other conveyance in or on school property and the princi- pal cannot prevent him from making that search. Snow removal tenders have been approved ranging from $5.50 per hour for a man.and loader to $12 per hour for a man and a blower. Successful bidders were Russel W. Irvin for 5rook- side Public School, $8 per hour; Glen Layton, Clinton Public School, $10 per hour; Gordon Bosnian, East Wawanosh Public School, $8 per hour; Glen Price, Holmesville Public School, $8 per hour; Edmund Hunking, Hul- lett Central Public School, $9 per hour; Walter Weber, Stephen Central Public School, $8.50 per hour; Harold Metcalfe, Turn- berry Central Public School, $5.50 per hour for loader and $12 per hour for blower; and C. A. McDowell Ltd., Usborne Central Public School, $10 per hour. Three more breakins were reported at Seaforth Public School, Seaforth District High School and Clinton public School. The board learned that per- haps 50 percent of all damages have been recovered through insurance and that no one has been apprehended as yet for the troubles. Chairman John Lavis warned that insurance rates could rise if vandalism continues and sug- gested that an all-night custodian in the schools could be helpful if the board would at some time give consideration to such a pro- posal. Max Malpass, manager of purchasing and transportation, reported to the board that the cost per mile' for elementary students transported on school buses under contract is 52 cents per day; for secondary students riding school buses under con- tract, 47 cents, for students rid- ing board-owned buses, 52 cents. This study is based on the 1970- 71 school year. "The cost per student for sion according to department of- ficials. The toal number of passenger cars to be registered in the three- month period before the deadline is estimated at more than 2,150,000. 1970 plates for trucks, buses and trailers will expire March 31, 1971. Operators are advised to consult their local license issuing agent for details con- cerning registration dates for commercial vehicles. transportation in the county for the present school year is 53 (Continued on Page 3) School Elections On Monday The election for two school trustees will go,,,ahead on Mon- day in McKillori as announced even though the township must Lead a second nomination meet- ing on Monday, December 14 at the Township Hall in Winthrop. While a full slate of candid- ates was nominated at the meet- ing held in Walton Hall on Nov- ember 23, the second meeting became necessary as a result of a misinterpretation o f the statutory requirements con- cerning qualification of candid- ates. If an election is necessary, it will be held on Monday, Dec- ember 21. The new township nominat- ions and election does not affect the election being held next Mon- day for two school trustees to represent McKillop, Hullett, Clinton and Blyth. Polls will be open Monday to receive votes for this purpose. CPT Elects. G. Papple At the annual meeting of the local C.P.T. committee of Odd Fellows and Rebekahs held over the week end, Gordan Papple was named chairman and Mrs. papple, vice-chairman. Gordon Elliott is retiring chairman. Robert J. Campbell was named secretary-treasurer suc- ceeding Thomas Carter. The social committee ap- pointed includes James Rose, Gordon Elliott, Mrs. R.M.Scott and Mrs. J, Grummett. The investigation committee will be Alfred Beuermann, Wilmer Cuthill, Wilfred Cole- man, Mrs. Tillie Dunn and Mrs. ,J, Rose. Harold Connell and Wilmer Cuthill will again bein charge of the loan cupboard with hospital beds, wheel chairs, crutches, walkers and canes on hand for loan. Money was voted towards the Christmas party at the LO.O.F. and Rebekah Home at Barrie. Several local individuals and families are to be remembered at Christmastime. A euchre and draw are planned for spring. Seaforth Mayor F. C. J. Sills, Reeve J. F. Flannery and De. Reeve Wilmer Cuthill were elected by acclamation at Seaforth nominations Monday. An election for council was assured when eight of the nine candidates nominated had quali- fied at the close of the qualifying For Reeve John F. Flannery by For Deputy Reeve Wilmer Cuthill by For Council Ronald MacDonald Wm. Pinder by L. F. Ford by Geo.Hildebrand by ohn S nnamon by iza th Cardno by remeer by Mrs.Mar jorle Whitman by Robert Dinsmore by For P.U.C. R. S. Box G. D. Sills Dr. Roger Whitman Don Kunder Candidates for area school boards were among visitors at Seaforth's ratepayers meeting Monday night. Reviewing steps taken to set up the Huron Perth Separate School Board in Seaforth, Mike Connolly said the staff was com- plete with the appointment of an assistant superintendent. porta- bles had been provided inSeaforth as a temporary measure and because total costs were covered by grants. Mrs. Molly Kunder, a member of the Huron School Board and again a candidate, reminded the meeting that while the board had been in office two years the first year had been involved in organ- ization. Only during the past year had there been an opportunity to consider the prime task of providing equal educ- ational opportunities to Huron children. She said the exper- ience gained had been valuable in preparing members for further service. John Broadfoot, also a trustee and candidate, said he looked forward to' continuing to serve and to assist in providing equal educational opportunities across the country. Agreeing that all the problems had by no means all been solved, he said he hoped to continue to work for the benefit of the people in Huron to get the best obtain- able education at reasonable cost. Reeve Elmer Hayter, of Stanley, congratulated the town on the meeting and recalled the pleasure it had been to work with Seaforth on the road pro- gram. He said he would be a period Tuesday night. Councillor Robert Dinsmore was the can- didate who didn't qualify. Of the four nominees nomin- ated for P.U.C., D. Sills and Dr. R. Whitman qualified and were elected by acclamation. Nominations were as followa• candidate for Warden in 1971. James Kelly congratulated the council for the good work it had done. He questioned excavations made by UniOn Gas in the new Main Street sidewalk. Mayor Sills said Union Gas would carry out repairs. Carl Dalton, Seaforth, repre- sentative on the Maitland Author- ity, suggested there would be advantages for -all of the town to be associated in th e authority. He was concerned at the extrava- gant way in which the Provincial Government was purchasing farms in Hullett for the wild life reserve. Mrs. Edgar Butt asked that council ensure that the town hall be open during shopping hours so that visitors could use the rest rooms. She said: she had checked on a couple of occasions and found the front door locked. Reeve Flannery said the police had a key to the hall and were supposed to see the build- ing was open when required but Mrs. Butt suggested that strangers wouldn't know this. Mayor Sills in answer to questions said lack of action by OWRC in providing sewage dis- posal facilities had held back moves to attract industry. At the same time long term steps such as zoning, planning and creation of an industrial park were being undertaken. There should be no problem with a lagoon in Harpurhey, Mayor Sills said, in answer to a query by Mrs. 0. Oke. Answering a query by Don Kunder, he said several (Continued on Page 3) Reviews PUC Work Program Reporting to ratepayers at the Monday night meeting, P.U.C. Chairman R. S. Box explained that the responsibilities of the com- mission were carried on by the mayor and two commissioners. Referring to the hydro depart- ment he said an extensive street light program begun in 1967 had been completed and involved 31 new lights. The former lights had been installed on South Main Street. A substantial saving had re- sulted when the P.U.C. staff had carried out the work at a cost of $19,965 compared to an out- side tender price of $25,000. Present work involved re- building of high tension lines on Crombie Streets and contract work involving a new service for Top- notch Feeds Ltd. Future plans include work on Market Street in anticipation of increased demand as a result of an enlarged public school. Rear lot distribution was com- pleted on West William Street to serve several new all electric (Continued . on Page 3) Acclaim Hibbert Council Hibbert Township council will remain unchanged for two more years as a result of a nomination meeting held in the Township Hall in Staffa, Friday. Ross McPhail was returned to his position as Reeve by ac- clamation. The township council, also acclaimed, will consist of John Drake, Cliff MIller,Charles Roney and Henry Harburn. The meeting was attended by . about thirty persons who heard Ed. Dearing, candidate for Perth County Board of Education accuse the past board of mis- handling the high schOol situa- tion at MilvertorC whfch led to a motion from County Council asking the province to abolish' the County Boards. He also promised a close look at the spiralling costs of education in the county. Mr. McPhail made a short report on his year as county warden and said that he felt the county had achieved much in the past year. His nomination was moved by Gordon Scott and seconded by Frank Hamilton. The acclaimed members of council with their movers and seconders (brackets) are: John Drake (Mrs. Ina Finlayson, Bruce Armstrong); Cliff Miller (Russell Worden, Bruce Armstrong); Charles Roney (Darwin Lannin, Fergus Lannin) and Henry Har- burn (Norman Harburn, Calder McKaig). The Seaforth staff of Vincent Farm Equipment Ltd. together with their wives travelled by Chartered bus Tuesday evening to Mohawk raceway. At Mohawk they joined the staffs from the Ayr and Galt branches of Vincents for dinner and to spend the evening in a pre Christmas outing. Win Legion Awards Winners in the Seaforth Legion Crey Cup contest was John Modeland, Seaforth, who received $500. Winners of the quarter awards Of $25 each were Roy McGeoch, Reg. Dick and Harold Nicholson. a Little Stir As '71 Licenses Go on Sale In Seaforth ACCLAIM MAYOR, REEVES, P.U.C. Seaforth Mayor F. C. J. Sills, Reeve John Flannery and Deputy Reeve Wilmer Cuthill were acclaimed to further two year terms on Town Council. Also acclaimed were D'Orlean Sills and Dr. R. Whitman for P.U.C. There will, however, be an election for council from a slate of eight candidates. Shown above are Mayor Sills (seated), Reeve Flannery (left) and Deputy Reeve Wilmer Cuthill following their acclamation Monday night. • (Staff Photo) Board Establishes Rules For Police interregation by by by by Area Candidatei Attend Meeting For Mayor F. C. J. Sills by R. S. MacDonald and Robt.Newnham by Geo. Hildebrand and Bill Pinder F.C.J.Sills and L.F.Ford R.S.MacDonald and F.C.J.Sills L.F.Ford and Wm.Pinder David Tremeer and Geo.Hildebrand L. F. Ford and Geo.Hildebrand Don Kunder and Tom Young Mrs.Lloyd Eisler and Robert Read • Bill Pinder and Geo.Hildebrand Robt. Newnham and F.C.J.Sills R. S. MacDonald and Betty Cardno Geo. Hildebrand and R.S.MacDonald John Sinnamon and Wm. Pinder J. R. Scott and Robt. Newnhain David Tremeer and W.D.Stephenson HIBBERT REEVE RETURNED Reeve Ross Mephail of Hibbert was aJcla.imed to another term at the township nomination meeting Friday. The council was also acclaimed. Shown above is Mr. McPhail as he signs his qualification papers. Watching is Hibbert Township clerk, Mrs. Anne Burchill.(Staff Photo) 4