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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1971-06-03, Page 1Hon. C.S. MacNAUGHTON Huron IIIIIPP Is ,worn .To 7th Post .- Hon. C. S. IviacNaughton, .Huron M.P.P. on Tuesday was sworn in as the new Ontario , Minister of Transportation and Communication., Provincial Treasurer until the recent retirement of former Premier John Robarts, he was named Highways Minister by Premier Davis pending creation of the new coMbined department. Now in his -seventh cabinet position, Mr. MacNaughton has held more cabinet posts than anyone else in the history of the provincos. Miss Mary Lou McLaughlin, daughter of.- Mr. and Mrs. Mike Mc- Laughlin, R.R. 2, Dublin, who graduated Friday from the School 'of Nursing at Freeport Hospital, 'Kitch- ener. Gerald Van den Henget who graduated with - the degree -of B. $0 .(Agr.) at the University of Guelph On Friday. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Van den Hengel, H.R. 5, Seaforth, he Is a graudate ofS.D.H.S. * Whole No. 5386 1120, Year .„ FIRST SECTION, Pages 1,8 SEIRTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1971 — 16 PAGES pngjo 0*-0, 15 C04 Ye*. AOVAP-ge • gh School Teachirs 4 • • The Annual Corporate Communion and Breakfast of the Fr. Stephen Eckert Council of the Knights of Columbus, of Seaforth and district, was held at St. James Church, Seaforth, on Sunday. Above, Fourth Degree Knights, of the Dean 'Egan Assembly, form an honor guard as the -group-v---led---by--Father L-aragh, Chaplain .af_the„,Cm_inciiiters the Church prior to the service. " •—(Staff-Photo)- • • The Ontario SecondarySchool Teachers Federation has pink- listed the Huron County Board of Education following the re- signation of a majority,. of the 269 teachers on staff, Teachers involved include these at Seaforth District High School as well as at the four other secondary scheols in the county. The federation has requested its members not to accept a position on lire staff of any Huron secondary school until- negotia- tions have been completed. The chairman of the Boards salary negotiating compittee, Mrs. J. 'W. Wallace in a state- ment issued Tuesday night paid "In view of the crisis which has arisen this week in the educational system of Huron County the salary committee of the Board of Education' wishes at this time to state its position. "While attempting to reflect the econotny_of the county in its salary Offers, the negotiating -committee of the Board has at 'ifo time refused to continue ne- gotiations. In its final- meeting May 13 with the county teachers negotiating committee, ,the board raised its offer from 3.5% (which -is the increase the teachers -would have received had the current agreement been renewed without change) to an . offer of 5%. "Hence the committee was disappointed when the teachers committee abruptly refused the offer and placed farther'negotia- dons in the ha.ads of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Fed- eration. "During the only meeting with the negotiating committee of 0.S.S.T.F. on Thursday, May 27 which lasted from 8 P.M. to 5 A.M., the board committee again raised its offer from 5% to 5,5%. At that time a wfUrththetrhe MF7dtlen,atiolgtrr .97rT:legiito-e d . ativ.3s for Wednesday, June R.,. It was therefore with Stirpft$P. arid regret that the Huron Ceunty Board of Education has redeifed and acknowledged the res,ig- nations of the majority of its secondary school teachingstaff." Resignations may: be sugmitted aip to and including May 31. They beeome effective August 11. Negotiations may cgatinue in the meantime. New Mail Times Rural routes now leave Seaforth post Office at 10.15 A.M, and4ny mail intended for rautes sOit,ld be in the pest office byA 90.0 A.M. The change has restflted from changes in delivery gatterns of daily papers. Closifig.":41,me for first class mail is 5:00 P.M. daily to allow more' time for sorting mail to all points i6cording ,to post- master q., :G. Oke. The mail Crualt-apiakjigaime is now 5:45 P.M. instead of 5:55 17.1t7C— Will Take Part in Vision Care Project Seaforth optometrist John idents, supervised by faculty Longstaff is among a group-of members and practising optoin- -Ontario, optometrists -and-senie---etrists; students in the school of optom- etry at the University of Waterloo who wip spend time providing vision a.re for 'residents of re- mote sections in Ontario. • Mr.•Longstaff is taking two weeks leave of absence from his Seaforth -,Clinton practise com- mencing June 6th. He will fly to Sioux Lookout in Northern Ontario and . working out from the Indian hospital there will fly into five nersing stations within a 300 mile radius of Sioux Lookout. The, unique programs have been arranged in conjunction with the federal Department of Health and yelfare, the Ontario Hospital Services Cemmission the Ontario Department.of'Eciucation and the Canadian International Development Agency. A group of about 20 students are' involved in the Northern experience is well as help people . who are unable to obtain vision ' care. The idea for a co-ordinated program of vision ,care for people in remote ar_eas began ' last year when experimental trips were made to Moose Factory, 'near James Bay and to Sioux Lookoul in Northwestern Ontario. It was found that natilie peoples living in remote areas receive virtually no eye care yet t incidence of vision problems s three times as high as it is among Canadians in geheral. "When you examine 28 child- ren in Moose Factory and find that 26 of them need glasses in order to pursue their studies, you can appreciate the magnitude of the problern," says Prof. Em- erson Woodruff, director of UW'a Optometry clinic, who is co-ordinating. the summer Ontario project where the stu- (Continued, on Page 4) Several retired and retiring teachers from Huron countY were honoured Tuesday night at banquet held by the Hurop Unit of the Federation of Women's Teachers Associations of Ontario. Above, Mrs. gvelyn Merrill <right) presents Miss Mabel Turnbull, who taught in Seaforth for many years, with a silver coffee spoon. Looking,on is Mrs. Monica McCurdy of Seaforth whia is. retiring this year following the closing of A.V.M. ,Hugh -Campbell School at CFB Clinton. (Staff Photo) Reeve Says: County Should Decentralize Offices * Buys Long Established Seaforth Grocery • w gathered to say farewell to them, Master ' Warrant Officer prior to their leaving for their A. R. Coutts of Seaforth will new home in Barrow Bay. -The retire from the Canadian event' was arranged by Rev, and Armed ForceS in September. .Mrs. Stewart and Mrs:, Lorne Mr. Coutts enlisted in the Dale. During the evening, slides RCAF at London in May 1943 were shewn of local scenes and as a wireless electrical me- weddings held recently. They chanic. After basic and' trades were presented with a lamp. training, at Edmenton, Saska- Mr. Stewart played several sel- toon and Montreal, he was ettions-on the piano. stationed at Bagotville P.Q. and Mr., and Mrs. Melvin Clarke were honotired Thursday evening at the home of Rev. ,and Mrs. Ure Stewart, when 40-neighbors Mr., ,Mrs. Clarke Are Honored Major F. A. Golding.. (right) Base Commander CFB Clinton presents MWO A.R.Coutts, of Seaforth, with a retirement plaque at the recent WO & Sgts. Mess Dinner at the Base. Mr. Colts retires in September., Seitforth Veteran Ends Long Career Doug Pruss, 'who recently purchased Smith's Superior Store * finds Seaforth a friendly town, "I'm impressed with the friendliness of the •people InSea- forth" he commented and added he was, looking forward to liv- ing here. Mr. Pruss Who is a native of Guelph, will move his family here as soon as he completes arrangements- for accom- modation. His family includes his wife, Sharron, Heather, 5, and twins Ronda and Rachel, who are two. • Kenneth Whitmore( son . of Mr. and 'Mrs. Warren Whittnore, R.R.#4,Seaforth has received a bachelor of Arts degree in Zoology St the University Of Western Ontario. A graduate of Ryerson Ins- titute of Technology in Business Administration, he was engaged as an insurance adjuster. Before coming to' Seaforfh he owned a variety store in Guelph. Mr. Pruss s aid he found changes in moving from a city to a small town but said these had been no problem becauSe Qf the great assistance Mr. and- Mrs. Smith had been. Now ,known as Seaforth,Sup- erior Store the business contin- ues a long history of service. A grocery business has served Seaforth and area at the same location for more than 100 years. Established by John Walsh on completion of the block in 1869 the grocery business was-pur- chased three years later by Charles Wilson' and Andrew Young. Even before the new block ,was constructed.a general groc-' ery business had been carried on by Thomas Currie in a frame store on the same property. Following Mr. Young's death in 1305, ""the late W, R. Smith took over the grjocery store which was operated by the-Smith family until the sale to Mr. Pruss last •month. • The brick block in which the store is located was erec in 1869 by RobertaScott. Ord nally a three storey structur the top area was removed* fol wing a fire in 1905, Debert, N.$, . before being re- leased at Moncton, N.B. in October 1945. After a short stay on civy street, he re-enlisted in March 1946 at Trenton and was posted to Rockcliffe. After postings 'to Edtrionton and Lachine, a trip across the 'Atlantic to 'Odiham, U.K. was in store to serve with 421 (F) Sqdn.-; the first fighter squadron, to operate outside Canada, siece World War 11. Postings to North Luffenham, U.K., Calgary, Sem merside, Montreal and another overseas tour in Germany and France followed. Returning • to Montreal to serve' with #11 Technical Ser- vices Unit for four years, he was posted to Clinton in May 1967, • His mother,' Mrs. John Coutts resides ' at 128 Jarvis St. S: Seaforth. While Mr. Coutts' plans after -retirement are not confirmed, he does in- tend ,to have a- holiday and do some travelling, Will Attend At Assembly James Keys, R. R. 1, Seaforth is one of 54 ministers and ruling elders who have • beeh com- missioned by the presbyteries of the Hamilton & London Synod to the 97th General Assembly of the' Presbyterian Church in Canada meeting in Knox College, Toronto this week. , The assembly will be constituted by the Moderator of .the last General Assembly, the Reverend Dr. Dtlwyn T. Evans, Thornhill, formerly of -Ingersoll. The election of the new Moderator will be the first order of business after constituting, Sunday evening. Rev.. Dr. Murdo Nicholson, Calgary is the -official nominee, having received aplur- ality in a ballot of all minister anittepi•esentative elders across the Dominion. Northside Recogn4es Service The congregation of North- side United Church is, making an unique event on Sunday when the. public is invited to join in a music appreciation service. The event will honor Mr. and Mrs. 'James A. Stewart who for forty years 'have served the chtirch as choirrhaster and or- ganist. Present members of the - choir who have served throughout that period are Mrs. Lloyd Hoggarth and Sarin J.Scott. MT. and Mrs. Stewart began their service at Northside in . 1931 when they supplied for the . summer. They held their first choir practise early in the fall of that year following their ap- pointment. A brother 6f Mr. Stewart, Dr. H. Douglas Stewart of Knox Presbyterian Chureji, OtteaVa;,/,, has. been invited to take, part ia the seriiice and Will preach the sernion. • The congregation of First Presbyterian Church 'has 'with- drawn its Sunday serVice to, permit members to share in the Northside service. Arrangements for the apprec- iation service were worked out by a committee which has been 'busy for some weeks contacting fornier- members of the choir: inviting them to be present. 35th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Hem- berger celebrated their 35th wed- ding anniversary' on Sunday with a family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark, when members of their family pre- sented them with a gift. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Knowlas of Arnherstburg. Appreciate Aid For Fireworks The annual fireworks display at Lions Park, Seaforth, sponsored by Seaftirth Firemen was successfuL but crowds were held down due to the cool Weather and threat of rain. The results is that due to the smaller than usual crOwd pro- ceeds did not quite meet expenses and anyone wishing to do so may make a contribution i towards the costs by forwarding a gift During the evening draws were held on a number of articles which were won by: '1st. Murray MeLeoch Clinton; 2nd, E. L. Chaffe; Exeter; ard. John J.RYan, 'Frank Cook, of Clinton, received some support' from other members of Huron County Council late Friday Iefternoon at the May sesaion when he asked that counell,give .consideratIon to decentralizing some of the offices of county government, most particularly the new welfare department coming to Huron in January. - Reeve . Cook's suggestion came after the property commit- tee's report was presented including notification that the new building in Goderich into which the Huron Cephty Library heaclquirtera will be _moving is nearing completion and that con- sideration is being given to locat- ions in the -Court House beIngset aside for •the Planning Depart- ment, the • Development Officer, Continuing increases in all areas of the park operation as well as the necessity of major replacement programs have re- sulted 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 wage requirement's and other costs have uppetLoperating costs. In a letter which will go out to area citizens this week, Lions Club president, John y. Talbot points out the difficulty. "While it is true there was a and looking ahead to next January, for the Welfare Department. Gerry Ginn of Goderich Town- ship, expressed his views that • for the close cb-operation which is ideal between various county . departments it ia important to have them all in one locality. Reeve Derry Boyle, Exeter, stressed that a large part of the county building wOuid bo left vacant when tke librarrvacated the premises, . and he noted it would be the most economical thing to house the new depart- ments in the former library quar- ters. • Reeve Elmer Hayter, Stanley, "felt that the health and welfare offices should probably be located together for'the best performance . of each and Reeve Gordon Hess, • (Continue? on Page 7) small Operating surplus last year, this is not sufficient to cover the costs involved in re- placing stallations and equipment that have deteriorated through the years. As an example, it. is necessary to update the toilet facilities in the pavijlion which have been in use since 1942. Thus once mere we are pronipted to seek your support", he said. Expressing satisfaction. that the people in. the Seaforth com- munity want the Seaforth Lions Club to continue the work it has been carrying on for so many years, Mr. Talbot said the use which the public are making of the Seaforth Lions Club Park proves this. DaVid R. Brock, aft Honor graduate, received his B. Sc. (Agr.) from -the University of Guelph. He has taken a position with the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food in Middlesex County as Assistant . Agriculture Representative. Married to the former Deanna Forrest of Kippen, he is the son of Mr, and Mrs. Russell Brock, Staffa. He is a graduate of S.D.H.S: John Robert Powell, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Powell, H.R.', Auburn, re- ceived his Bachelor of Applied Science in Mechan- ical ' Engineering on Saturday, at the University of Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. Powell and his sister, Mrs. Glenn Montgomery, at- tended the graduation ceremonies. Sherrill Ann Craig, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey , raig , Walton, 'received her B. A. in Eng- lish at the 208th convocat- ion of the University of Western Ontario, ,London, on Tuesday, May 25. She is presently on the Registrar staff at Western.- Announce Plans For Park Campaign