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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1972-03-02, Page 1Whole No. 5425 113th year SEAFORTH, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, MARCH a, 1972 —.._- fo• p 19nto k? rT~ Itfot, lekt,V.iit.,4 , ,7.f.:ctoiY.T.:0 g•••• •,, County Council Meets uroirt Budget increases Although Clerk-treasurer for the COUnty of Huron, John Berry, could not say 'exactly what it would-enean in total dollars, members of council voted them- selves an increase in mileage from ten cents to 12 cents per mile effective March 1. The executive committee 0. ehaired by Mckillop-Reeve Allan Caqipbell, said that the raise would put county councillors in line _with all other county per- sonnel as far as mileage is con- cerned. , It Was Anson McKinley, deputy-reeve of Stanley, who wondered how much the increase would cost the county taxpayers, • After ,a stormy period of (ifs- cussiOn for the past two months, Huron County Council agreed to take out membership for 1972 in Midwestern Development e-g Council (MODA) at a cost of ., Slightly more. than $6,000. , But there, are conditions• attached to the membership for Heron County, councillors want Propose __Parkway Commission Snacks were served in decor- Grey, who had voiced some ton- , ated boxes on tables - Frank A Lake Huron Parkway Com- cerns. about MDC's operations Phillips was master of ceremem- mission has been prOposecifrorn at last month's county council' ies and Miss Dorothy Parke was Sarnia to Goderich and Huron . session, said he was very pleased convener of the dance. County COUncil Wilt -send repres with the. progre ss ' Ili"... t• • '''eon Over $600 was realized and board merniters to start work entatives" to a 'proposed Meeting made since the previce • ,• --1-• lg. goes toward buying extras - for on the Various committee bud- with representatives from Sarnia He claimed he was satisfied that • the hospital. . gets for 1972. the county of Lambton'and the MDC was striving to give more . , Prize winners were Ray Hut- ' Mr. Lane said 'that the budget Town of Goderich to discover what benefit such a Commission would be to Huron. The object'of the Commission it is understood, would be to re- claim land- along the lake for rec- reation and parks. Ed Oddliefson, Hayfield, said that in hth opinion, the whble of -1111Mirr-shoulti be. included lip the "will -do much to dispell the just that part from concerns about MDC plans and not " • Goderich south. But Derry Boyle, reeve of Reeve Ray pattison, East Exeter, was not happy with-the Wawanosh, said that the St.Clair proposal. He said he understood Parkway Commission has done- at the end of 1971 that the County "wonders in a short 'period of could eat afford a countY develop- time" and he looked forward to a ment officer and membershiP in similar success in Huron and" MDC as. well. He said the council Lambton. had chosen to maintain Spence Cummings as development An increase of $901.86 in insurance premiums will be paid by the Huron Perth County Romah Catholic Separate School -Board from February 26, 1972, to Feb- ruary 26, 1973. Trustee' F. J. Vere, Stratford, chairman of the Finance and InsuranceCommit- to be assured that this county . also be voting members on the:. change in thinking at quite an tee at a board meeting in Sea- will have some autonomy in the board because their effectiveness added cost to the county," . he forth Monday siad the premium organization. seemed .threatened without that mused. Goderich Reeve Paul Carroll ' would be $9,537.50 following a The conditionS are 'that the privilege. review of insurance coverage. present composition of the Board • What is important to Huron is said It was not a duplication or"He reported buildings and con- e! Directors of, MDC be re--- that Huron's three members services, and Spence Cummings, tents are covered for an.amount structured as - proposed by would be appointed directly ,by deVelopment,. officer, said the totalling $5,042,000. Walter Gowing ,at Friday's county council and could include s ession; and that Huron County either elected or appointed per- ave direct representation on the sonneL • Board of Directors. ' In the past, according to Gow- The proposal outlined by ing,, there' was no. guarantee that Walter GOwing; general manager ..county council would have any of MDC, was that there would be direct representation on the three members each from Huron, beard and theline of communicat- Perth and Wellington counties and one each from. the village ,of Ayr, the towns of New Hamburg and St. Marys and the city of Stratford. Surround MODA Membership H P Board Huron Councillors Raise Council Mileage Rates It was Hawaiian,. day at St,, Columban 'School on Friday when students presented a prograin featering..a South. Seas - theRne. Here bedecked in. Hawaiian costumes •are members of Grades 5 and 6 as they depict customs of the area. The With • • • Special Conditions Finds Rates On Increase "How large an item is this?" asked' Mr. McKinley. "There is no way' 'to tell," answered Clerk Berry. , Derry Boyle, Reeve of Exe- ter, was -the first councillor to oppose increases for mile- age. "We hassle over the , ser- vices to our people but there'S no difficulty approving some- thing for ourselves," observed Reeve Hoyle. "We just raised Our annual stipend a while ago. I see no reason to raise the mileage rates." Several CounCilloi's agreed with him but 'the vote tarred easily to apprOVe the increase. As well; there would be aprovin-: efficer and he thought MDC mem- c ial appointment. The past' bership'should be dropped for one president would also be a sitting' year. member of the board. Reeve Boyle estimated if,was In addition tothese 15people, costing about $107,000 in Hurop there would be five other repre- already for services similar to sentatives - one each from agri- those provided by MDC,WithMDC celtme„ planning, education, in- membership it would bring the dustry and tourism. According to cost to over $113,000. Gowing, these five persons would 'ti'm wondering why this power 'to the' people who paid the chison, Gordon Scott, Mrs. peter bills and noted he had only Bannon, Mrs.' DOn Barber of slight reservations about the 're- kitchener, John Aubin, Mr. and - source people who had the right Mrs. Fred Tilley and Mr. and to vote. Mrs. Wm. Campbell. Anson McKinley, deputy- reeve of Stanley, saw the new system within MDC as a way to Car Club , get ' regular report's" which ions' "broke down" making it difficult for county councillors to fully understand what county money was doing for Huron people. "--_ Gowfng called the proposal a In a discussion on the 1971 financial statement which he dis The Women's Auxiliary to: trihuted to the board members, Seaforth HOspital held their gala Mr. Lane said that the net under- dance on Saturday evening at the' levy for 1969 and 1970'0f.$41,525 "very radical change from the -Legion Hall. has been reduced to $2,608' at present system". He said the The hall was decorated with December 31, 1971. He also ad- -mobiles of pink roses and the adjusted deficits from ,former Blenders supplied the music. The school boards is $203,452 and bar tenders looked colorful in 'this amount will be paid their 'new bar aprons donated by to the board by the province the Auxiliary., in installments 'of two-thirds in 1972 and ,the remainder in 1973i James. Maids, Stratford,. chairman of the board, warned: "We must take a real close look at the 1972 budget", as he urged decisions. would rest with the., people who put up the Money for MDC's prograth - .13 cents per capita .thisi.,year from each member municipality. Charles Thomas, reeve of MDC coinplfments county development. Mr. Cummings predicted more results from MDC in the The, twenty-first weekly winner of $25, in the preliminary draws in connection with the Lions Car . Club is Bill Strong, Seaforth. Has Dance Auxihary program presented in living fashion characteristics and customs of the country which -is-being •studied by the classes... (Other ... pictures on. page 5' . (Staff , Photo) • Jack Lane, Business Admin- istrator, said the increase' in premiums resulted when all liab- ility policies were increased to (Continued on Page 12) $2,000,000 limits from the for- ' mer $1,000,000 and the work- . • • men's dompensitien rate was increased from' ten cents per $100 to 15 cents per $100. Winner - could not be prepared as nothing on the 1972 regulations on rev- enue had-been received so far and in talking to the regional office in Kitchener that morning there was no 'indication as to when the information would be' available. The recommendations by Vin- cent Young, • -chairman of the- building and maintenance com- mittee, were approved that: - The preventative maintenance contract, for 17 schools with Simplex International ,Time (Continued on page 9) The February session of Huron County Council was the budget session and members of council spent most of the day re- viewing budgets from the Var- ious county departments and approving, them for 1972. Greatest increase was shown in the Board of Health budget presented by thechairman,Derry Boyle, Reeve of Exeter. Health costs for the county in 1972 could soar as high as $316,150 if the total program receives the approval of the Ontario De- partment of Health. Last year's budget called for $274,812 with actual expenditures of approx- imately $266,000 in 1971. Reeve Boyle noted that a.• great part of the increase comes because of increased wages to health department staff which presently includes seven full- time public health nurses plus a supervisor: 2 part-time public health nurses; two full-time and one part-time registered nur-r, ses; three public health inspec- tors and one senior public health inspector; one dental as- sistant on a per diem basis; one clerk-technician; and four full-tiine and two part-time sec- retaries. Dr. Frank Mills, Acting Med- ical Officer of Health, who worked on a part-time basis list year while he attended school irrTor- oato, wilt -become a full-time Medical Officer of Health in the coming year. • ' A geriatric (senior citizens) program at a cost of $8;.360 for about six months in 1972 has been included in the budget but Will require the approval of the-pro- vincial authorities. before it can be implemented. This program was approved last"Year by Huron County CoundlIl but was turned down- by provincial- authorities..._ There was some brief dis- cussion concerning whether or not a geriatric program was necessary in' Huron County. One councillor; Cecil •Desjardine of -tefihtrif'Township, claiined the interest in geriatric clinieg in Huron would be minimal. Councillor Gerry Ginn, deputy-reeve of Goderich Town- ..- ship, compared the proposed ger- iatric clinics to the Child Care Clinics which are, so popular in Huron now.' - "I doubt that this council had any assurance when the Child Care Clinics were begun that they wouldbe well used," stated Reeve Ginn. '"This is an age group that needs help. If we begin-the program now we will save money in the long-`run. This age bracket is sadly neglected in Huron." "The Health of the-county is one of the most essential needs that we have," said Reeve Boyle in defense of the budget. "It could include all of us at some time pp, another., It could prob- ably be the -best ispent money in the county." The budget was 'passed by council with' little difficulty. The budget for the county's new planning 'department will be $46,392 for 1972, but this figure is lower than the original budget 'presented by the Planning Dir- ector Gary Davidson to the Plan- ning Committee. -Although i t is not known how much the planning committee-cut from- the , original,Unidget, it is known that Mr. bavidson. had requested additional staff in order to dope with the increased volume of work in his depart- ment., This increased. workload -is valid ,and is due to the Land Div- ision consent inspections and the increased number of 'requests from local municipalities for various functions to be carried -out by the-Planning Department relating to zoning. bylaws etc. The committee agreed heif to-' hire additional staff but to rec- ommend to municipalities that they "wait their turn for the services-of the planning-depart- ., Pupils of Dublin School depicted in realistic fashion steps taken in construction projects. Amcing those taking 'part were Richard Ruston, Debbie Vandenberg, Timmy Van den Pryt and Paul Reynen (other pictures on page 8). (Staff Photos) etc. In Huron Cohnty. Spence Qurninings Is the coun- ' ty development officer with office in the Court House. The Children's Aid budget ter 1972 was approved at a county share in the amount of $84,978. The total overali budget is $275,059, the differeqce paid'by the province. Costs for County Council ses- sions, certain committee meet- . ings and other miscellaneous re- lated matters will cost anestirn- ated $41,450 this year compared to $39,836 last year. Operation of the Clerk- Treasurer's department as well as such items as legal and audit fees and insurance pertaining to liability has gone up from $85,600 in' 1971 to $93,2ai in 1972. Emergency measures will cost $800; safety inspections Will cost $8,300 this year as compar- ed to $'7,850 last year; and weed inspection will total $14,600 this year. An estimated $1,700 will be paid out for fox and wolf boun- ties in Huron this year. Total budget for Huronview this year is $986,400. .The est- imated cost to the county out of current revenues is $99,651.91 for 1972. Last year the county share was $110,984. However, a sure plus from prior years of $16,119.09 is being used °this year to reduce the county share of the total Huronview budget. This budget, according to Chairman Harold Robinson„ Reeve of. Howick, was a difficult one to strike because it is a'neW department in the ,county. With no previous budgets to consult the committee termed it' a "guesserama budget." The 1972 budget for the soc- (Continued on Page 12) Suggest Priority For CFB Plans 1•1 Seaforth Optimist President Ken Campbell (14 greats -Rev. G. Lockhart Royal of Goderich at the Annual. Brotherhood Night which the Optimists sponsored -this year. Mr. Royal was the gaiest speaker for the occas ion. (Staff photo) From reports,. heard 'by mem-. hers of Huron County Council at their session Friday,. it seems that the provincial government is giving John VanGaster s new pro- ject, at former. CFB Clinton pri- ority "treatment, and members of He same. ro council were urged to do the Planning Director for 'Huron, Gary Davidson; Said that "dome kind of a record" was made re- ....cenely in-the ,speed with which certain matters pertaining to former C F B-C lintont leered gov- ernment offices and Harold Lobb, ,Reeve of Clinton, said that if the Huron project was getting that Huron County Council Land Division • • 'kind of "government support," Ph Mists Are Hosts • Huron should "pull, to see that Van Gastel gets his all the stops" • • • Clure :spoke tm behalf• . of the Canadian Order of Foreiters. The Oddfellows were repre- sented by Bob Campbell. Leo Hagan expressed appreciation on behalf Of the Knights of Columbus. The L oyal Order of Eastern Star was represented by Ross Smale. Cleave Coombs , on be- half of the Royal Canadian Legion welcomed all. Harry Johnston spoke on behalf of the Loyal Orange "Lodge. Ken Caldwell expi'essed appreciation of behalf of Britannia Lodge. • • The evening concluded with a number of euchre contests in 'which the champions of last year, Ken Cardno and Ken Campbell, were defeated by Ken Moore and Milton Dietz. • Royal, of Knox presbYterian Church, Goderich. Mr. Royal in his opening re- marks said that- this 'was. a wonderful and 'unique night in that ,all in the area were there, en, joying an evening of brotherhood. He said it was an opportunity for men to get to know their fellow men as individuals, to understand them better, to find out their likes and dislikes. • Cltpting several Of Bobby" Butm's' poems, he stated the idea' behind brotherhood was that all would not do, or act fir a way 'that would hurt another human being. Stating that love is passion, like is rational and 'both have a tendency to cool off as time goes by. Perhaps a better approach would be to start with tolerance, -working up ,to likings and then to i6ve. In closing, Rev. Royal quoted from a former teacher who told him "a good sermon should have a good start, .a good finish and enterprize. underway as soon as possible. A report by Davidson had this to say: "The developer ( van Gastei) is in the procese of attracting various industries and residents. However, until final approval of a-registered Plan of subdivision 'is given, legal title cannot be ob- fained. It is understandable that prospective industries and resi- dents do not want to invest capi- tal with no, -guarantee of owner- ship of their lands. "The deVeloper, therefore, requires some assurance that from the Planning Hoard's view- point, the. development will pro- ceed. Such assurance, in the form of legal draft approval, while not authorizing the sale of individual lots, will constitute a binding commitment and to some extent, outline what must be undertaken prior to final approval of the sub- division. From discussions with the developer's planning consul- tants,(Kleltifelt and Aseociates)- it would appear that draft approv- al, even-though containing rather open-ended .conditions, would' be of great assistance.` It would, of course, remove the possibility not too much in 'between". that the subdivision would be Ken Campbell then welcomed turned down on a matter of prin-'" representatives •from the area ciple. clubs present. Bill Pinder There are six conditions by brought greetings from the • which county approval in princi- Seaforth Lions Club. Nelson Mc- is Named Area Rep ple" Will be given to the draft plan for former CFB Clinton by van Gastel. It will be the responsibility (Continued on Page 12) Mr. and Mrs. Nell McGavin of Walton and Mr. and Mrs. Marion Virlcent of Seaforth were in London over the week end attending the Ontario Retail Farm Equipment Dealers Convention. ' Mr. Vincent was named One of four area representatives for Ontario.- Father Jerry HaYosidSSR• who will preach a lenten mission in St. James Church March 4th to 11th, A native of Peterboto he was'ordaIned • • • ;, in 1948. A feature of Abe...' mission will be a question period following the Vbrting. service. • 'Tient". "As well consent inspections may • be delayed but will be re- viewed as quickly as possible," the report concluded. The museum budget is up slightly from $34,550 in 1971 to $35,300 -this year. This is broken down to $31,300 for operation. of the museum and $4,000 for maintenance. The total budget of the Coun- ty Development Department is $25,900 as compared to a budget of $25,000 in 1971. Included in the budget for 1972 is a proposal with regard to the preparation of a slide presentation relatiet to industry, recreation, agriculture At Brotherhood Event -Last Thursday evening Seaforth Optimists were hosts at the annual Brotherhood Night at the Seaforth Legion-Hall. About 150, attended from area clubs, 'lodges, the Legion,and other in- terested organizations. Ken Campbell, Optimist president, opened the evening, weleoming all present and abuffet dinner was served by the Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Mayor F. C.J. Sills thanked the' Optimists for hosting the event this year. Bill Teall, Jr.' of, the Optim- ists, thanked the ladies for cater- ing. Optimist Bob. Read introduced the guest speaker, ReV. G. L. The Land Dleision Commit- tee budget will require some juggling now • that members of Huron County, Council, has ap- proved their proposed operation for 1972 but has cut its revenue by about $6,000. .The original budget c.alledfor spending of $30,000 and was based On handling 600 applications at a cost of $50 each. However, county ,council amended the bud- get to provide for fees of $40 each as previously set when the Land Division Committe went into action. The committee expressed its concern at the amount of work that is involved with each appli- cation and more particularly, that it is taking a considerable amount of time to complete applications in. connection with the consents. Extra meetings have been held and the committee intends to pursue the problem hirther to try to improve the flow of work. Reeve Elgin Thompson, Tuclo- ersmith, said that he couldunder-, stand the $50 fee providing the severance was approved. Reeve EdOddliefson, Hayfield said that all applications required considerable • work whether they were approved or not. He said that if 'the applications were rejected by the committee, the land owner had other alternatives - appeal to the Minister or to the Ontario Municipal Board. " nowever, the majority- of councillors agreed that the fee should not be increased from $40 to $50 - and an anTendment to the report 'was approtpd.