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Clinton News-Record, 1968-12-05, Page 1The monthly crop report of the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food says that the white bean harvest was finished in all areas by November 1. Only Huron and Perth Counties reported above average crops. Yield in other counties was lower due to excessive rain, root rot, blight and bronzing. The total output of white beans this year is estimated at 963,000 cwts. The Ontario Bean Producers' Marketing Board reported that some 35 percent of the harvest was' marketed by November 7. * The December meeting of the Huron County Federation of Agriculture is being held at 2 p.m. today at the agricultural board rooms in Clinton. Lloyd Lovell will ,sneak on crop insurance adjusting. * * :1: Huron County board of education Clinton, Blyth, Hullett and McKillop Townships (two elected) John Lavis 938 John Henderson 543 Norman Counter 542 Arthur Bolton 458 Donald Young 403 Kenneth Hulley 322. Stanley, Tuckersmith, Bayfield, Seaforth (two elected) Mrs. Donald Kunder 849 John Broadfoot 570 Vern Alderdice 510 Robert Peck 426 Dr. Morgan Smith 405 Hay Township, Hensall and Zurich (one elected) James Taylor Robert Rowcliffe Goderich and Colborne Townships R. M. Elliott acclamation Separate School Representative (one elected) Dan Murphy 1,140 John Morrissey 418 Huron-Perth separate school board Stanley, Tuckersmith, Bayfield, Seaforth (one elected) Michael Connolly 157 John Lansink 140 507 288 Hay Township, Hensall and Zurich (one elected) Treffley Geoffrey (Ted) 177 Harold Regier 126 Goderich and Colborne Townships and Vincent L. Young acclamation Clinton, McKillop and Hullett Francis Hicknell acclamation Goderich More trees for Huron says Hullett reeve Ontario Department of Lands and Forests has advised, Huron County Council that since there was no planting in 1968, there possibly could he a planting of up to 40,000 trees in Huron County in 1969. Average allotment is about 25;000. Hugh Flynn, Hullett, chairman of the Agriculture and Reforestation ComMittee, which reported to County Council in Goderich November 14, said that to allow for the Carrying out ' of the reforestation pro grainme in the event property changes hands and to protect the county, clause nine of the reforestation agreement is being changed. On recommendation of the eViinittee, Council approved a resolution of the County 'of Ontario to amend the Weed Control Act of Ontario. \ . (Gordon) Bennett, former Huron County agricultural representative, now assistant deputy minister for marketing and special services, receives a scroll and pin in recogiiition of 25 years of service with the Ontario Department of Agriculture and Food. Agriculture Minister W. A. Stewart made the presentation at a luncheon honouring six department staffers who achieved the milestone of Service, Prior to his 1951 posting in the head office, Mr. Bennett also worked in the extension department in Elgin and Glengarry Counties, — Photo by Ontario Department of Agriculture and rood. 'R. G. Voters in Clinton, - Hullett, McKillop and Myth elected John Lavis of Clinton and John Henderson of McKillop as members of the new Huron County Board of Education, but ,the first counting gives Mr. Henderson only a one-vote lead .over Norman Counter of Clinton and, a recount is considered In the area taking in Stanley:, 'Seaforth, Tuckersmith and Bayfield, Mrs. Donald .(Marilyn) 1<under of Seaforth and John '•firoadfoot of Brucefield came out on top in a field of five. In the, single-member area encompassing Hay Township, Hensall and Zurich, James Taylor won a strong plurality over Robert Rowcliffe. Clinton voters turned out in surprisingly large numbers — John Li'vermore, town clerk, estimated the vote at between 800 and 900 or almost half the eligible electorate, The turnout, he said, was better than that for many 'municipal elections in past years. Lots of last-minute telephoning and get-the-vote-out efforts by candidates was credited with boosting the number who did vote. One observer noted that fewer Bayfield voters turned out to Clinton area school vote ,Blyth Clinton Hullett McKillop Bolton 13 86 85 274 Counter 04 507 24 07 Henderson 09 50 110 374 Hulley 25 31 202. 64 Lavis 22 743 138' 35 Young 245 31 115 12 JOHN LAVIS JOHN HENDERSON JOHN BROADFOOT MARILYN KUNDER Seaforth area school vote Bayfield Stanley Tuckersmith 18 141=r 277 109 205 22 47 229 24 248 106 145 121 56 Seaforth 235 551 48 83 Ontario's 1969 licence plates for passenger cars, dual purpose vehicles and motorcycles went on sale Monday at 281 issuing offices across the province. For eight-cylinder passenger cars the new registration fee is $35, up from last year's $25; six cylinders, $27.50 (formerly $20); and four cylinders, $20 (formerly $15). The fee for motorcycle plates remains $10. The plates are white on blue, the reverse of this year's colours. Deadline date for having the new plates will be Friday, February 28, when 1968 plates will expire. There will be no extension.' The total number of motor vehicles to be registered in the three-month period before the deadline is estimated at more than 2,200,000. Department of Transport officials noted that motorists can gain in convenience and peace of miiid by getting their plates in the first few weeks, avoiding the last minute line-ups, In cases where the ownership of a used motor vehicle is being transferred at the time of registration, a certificate of mechanical fitneSs will be required to get new plates. No certificate is needed for normal purchases of plates, renewing existing ownership with no transfer involved, Used Motor Vehicles licensed 'previously in another province will also' requite a certificate Of mechanical htiiess on being registered in Ontario and new plates issued for the rust time. 1968 plates for trucks, buses and trailers will expire March 31, 1969. Operators are advised to consult their local licence issuing agent for details concerning registration dates and fees for commercial vehicles. BULLETIN Huron County M.P. Robert McKinley reported Tuesday night from Ottawa that the Department of National Defence agreed to pay up to $22,000 toward reconstruction of, a Tuckersmith Township road running east off Highway 4 past the Clinton Canadian Forces B ase, The DND, Mr. McKinley said, will contribute one-half the actual cost of the work, with a maximum authorization of $22,000. The road has been in need of repair for a year or longer. Negotiations with the DND have been in progress for at least 1.0 months, according to Mr. McKinley. The best part for Tuckersmith, the MP notes, is that the Ontario Department of Highways always pays one-half the cost of such mad worit.and, in this case, will disregard the 1)Ni) contribution. It all means that if the 'project costs $44,000 or less, Tuckersinith ratepayers will pay nothing. If the cost &coeds $44.000", the province will pay hall, the DND will pay $4000 and the township will have to raise only the balance. REEVE Oliver Jaques 282 Mrs. Minnie Noakes 154 COUNCIL Hein Roosboom 339 John Baker 299 Leonard Erb 289 Harold Knight 223 George Beer 220 REEVE Everett Mcllwain 362 Grant Sterling 226 REEVE Allan Campbell 357 Harold Dodds 279 COUNCIL Ralph McNichol 437 Arthur Anderson 418 Harvey Craig 403 William J. Leeming 397 Jack Bosman ‘ 326 Jerry Doerr 306 COUNCIL Douglas McNeil 288 Norman Durst 255 Roy Allin .254 Grant McPhee 232 J. Ilazlitt .161 Licence plates on sale MUNICIPAL RESULTS Henson Goderich Twp. McKillop Twp. Colborne Twp. How the town vote St. Andrews St. James St. John St. George Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward .3 Ward 4 Bolton 30 28 10 18 Counter 127 146 130 104 Henderson 12 21 13 04 Hulley 10 08 02 11 Lavis 189 202 190 162 Young 09 09 08 05 Clinton Nurses' Residence, above, has been suggested as a possible administration building for the new Huron County Board of Education which holds its first meeting in Goderich on Monday. The modern building, planned When the hospital here' was still used for nurse training, now is almost empty, It houses one nurse and a housekeeper. Office space IS rented to a surgeon and to the Huron County Health Unit. The health unit reportedly chose Clinton as its base of operation because of the town's central location in the county, one of the arguments heard in favour of the school board Iodating here. Nurses' residence is opposite the hospital's main entrance on Shipley Street, r THE .NEW ERA 1.0.3rd. YEAR , NQ. 40 QNTARLO THURSDAY, 5., 1968 TH.E HURON ,RKQRD YEAR — SINQL.ECQPIF5 12c .11111 1. .„. , Huron elects new school trustees, also township reeves, councillors Police Chief Westlake disclosed this week that two juveniles were apprehended recently after an alleged shoplifting incident. He refused to disclose details, but warns that charges face youngsters involved in such activity. Four magnesium wheel discs were reported stolen between November 27 and 29 from an auto parked at the Elm Haven Motor Hotel in Clinton. Police did not disclose the name of the car's owner or any estimate of the value of the discs. :, * 1: When Lyle Hill of Bayfield obtained his 1969 auto licence plates in Clinton this. week, he was surprised to find that they start with the letter "Ii," as if for Hill, followed by the numerals 84320, the same as his regimental number when he served in World War I, 54 years ago". Jim McCarthy, owner of a variety store in Clinton, who raises budgies as a hobby and sells them as a sideline, has been named secretary-treasurer of the London and Area Cage Bird Association. Other budgie fanciers are welcome as new members, he says. :ft * * There are five Reflection Groups meeting in St. Joseph's Roman Catholic parish as part of the diocesan Renewal '69 programme which involves both Catholic and Protestant congregations. Forty-one persons are participating in the local groups which meet once a week for an hour at a time. * * * Mrs. Jack Hammond of Bayfield won a vinyl leather swivel rocker and ottoman in a special draw at Ball and Mutch Furniture in Clinton. Draw tickets were given out during last month's new ownership sale. * * * The 21st annual Huron County 4.1-I Achievement Night will be held in the Seaforth District High School, Seaforth at 8 p.m. tomorrow. All Huron County 4-H Agricultural Club members who completed a project in 1968 will receive their awards on this occasion.. Of the 425 4-H projects started in 24 4-H Agricultural Clubs last spring, 95 percent were brought to a successful conclusion. Everyone who has an interest in the 4-11 programme is invited to attend the Achievement Night. 1968 H L Nov. 26 40 32 27 39 34 28 61 29 29 43 31 30 35 30 Dec, 1 35 2'7 2 36 31 Rain L62" Snow 2" Ontario Hydro linemen are shown installing support cable on a new utility pole at Albert and Princess Streets in Clinton. The intersection was a centre of activity as crews carried out a major one-day project to improve connections between the Ontario Hydro and Clinton PUC systems. vote .for the countywide school board than cast ballots earlier this year on a liquor referendum, Only two Bayfield residents attended lasts • month's nomination meeting — one nominee and one person who seconded the nomination, Ballot-counting proceeded quickly in Clinton and those areas without municipal elections, but went on until .3:30 a.m. or beyond in some localities, according to returning officers. Many voters picked only one candidate in districts where they were to elect two school trustees. There were also Rewiring will also result in fewer poles. in the vicinity of the PUC building. Flashing warning light on Hydro truck is seen at upper left. Post hole digger is seen in lower right portion of the picture. (Staff photo) reportedly a .considerable number of spoiled ballots — one source said five ballots were rejected in one Clinton polling place — a factor which may lead to a ,recount in the squeaker which apparently put Mr. Henderson on the school board, Goderich Township's voters turned down a bylaw which would have reduced the size of town council from six' to four members. The bylaw was defeated by a vote of 555-368. The largest number of voters in Hensall's history marked their ballots Monday in both municipal and school board' elections.