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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1971-06-10, Page 1Clint(n, On ((trio .15 cents Weathey Thursday, Jiute 10, 1971 106 Year , No. 23 June 1 2 3 4 5 6 -7 1971 HI LO 58 48 68 49 87 50 81 78 57 82 53 '83 6Q 1970 HI LO 78 _65 78 55 77 52 64 45 61 41 73 46 67 43 Rain 1.70" Rain ,20" Heather McAdam, (sitting) daughter of Mr, and Mr*. tugene McAdam, was crowned Queen of the Pair Friday night in the first of what may become an annual contest. She won for personality, eppeattince and a speech she delivered on the Fairo With het (from left to right) are the girls who coin tent Joanne sates, Cheryl Dale itecond PiateL Bev Elliott, kitty Kellens, Hazel Collins (third place) and bonne Leduc. School board reports 'good rapport' sit Column The News-Record will have a few new y-lines this week. Two students, one in linton and one in Bayfield, will be working n a part-time basis for the paper this Summer to help us provide better service to our readers, Corrie Rudd is working out of the home office, taking pictures and covering meetings, He is a communications student at Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology, North Bay, Helping out Eric Earl in Bayfield for the Summer will be Liza Williams, a Summer resident of the village for many years. She will be helping to take the burden off Eric during the hectic Summer period in the fillage. * The gym at Central Huron Secondary School will be the scene of the semi-finals and finals of the Clinton Minor Basketball League from 7-9 tonight and again Friday. Drop in and see how the boys are improving at this game. * * * Despite the severe storm Monday night, no reports of heavy crop damage had been made at the Department of Agriculture office in Clinton as of Wednesday. We received reports of several rotor motors on TV antennas being ruined during the storm, but otherwise damage seems to have been light. A good try but ... BY CORRIE RUDD Despite putting up what Judge E. Glen Hayes called a "most able defence", a Clinton man was found guilty in provincial court in Clinton on June 2 of being intoxicated in a pliblic place. Richard Zabloki of Clinton conducted his own defence in the case but was unable to convince the judge of his innocence. He was fined $10. Two other charges against Zabloki of unnecessary noise and failure to notify the purchase of a motor vehicle were remanded until Sept. 1. John Shanahan of Clinton pleaded guilty to three charges; common assault, failing to remain at an accident, and unnecessary noise. He received five days in jail for the assault charge, plus a fine of $100 for failing to remain at the scene of an accident, and $30 for unnecessary noise. Richard Chalmer, Blyth, Dale Tasker, Blyth, and Randy Mason, Huron Park, were all fined $40 for consuming liquor under age. A .bench warrant was issued for John Anderson of London, also charged with consumption, who failed to appear. William Whyte, Seaforth, and Wayne Cantelon, Seaforth, received fines of $35 for possession of liquor under 21, Personal service of summons was ordered on Robert Patrick, Seaforth. Joseph Sanders, Brussels, was fined $20 for wearing an unapproved helmet on a motorcycle. Remanded for trial on Sept. 1 were: Zablocki; Fabian Furniture, on charges under the Industrial Safety Act; and Donald Murray, charged for false pretenses. All the above cases are contested. Huron Federation of Agriculture called Thursday night for a limit on welfare payments equal to the minimum wage requirements. The motion was introduced by Mervin Smith at the June meeting of the Federation held at the board rooms of the Department of Agriculture in Clinton, Mr. Smith said that a man with a wife and two children who was receiving welfare had a greater income than the same man wou'Icl if he was Working at the minimum wage, He felt this was unfair to the working man, The federation also expressed its support of the Huron County Board of Education in its negotiations with the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation with a motion supporting the board. The majority of the secondary school teachers in the county resigned on May 31, but have continued their negotiations with the Huron Board. The resignations will take effect on August 31 if no agreement is reached before that date. Following the mass resignations, the OSSTF "pink-listed" the board, meaning that teachers can sign a contract with the board if they wish but will be "frowned upon" by their colleagues if they do. Last week the Board of Education purchased half-page advertisements in county newspapers to explain its position, Jerry Crowder, the Huron Counsellor for salaries beyond the raise in income of the people that have to pay for their services. Once again we support the Huron County Board of Education and we are prepared to Hullett Township Council has a problem: just where does it send tax bills for some lots of land in the township. tvelfare ARDA, was at the meeting to explain changes in the ARDA program and to answer any questions that arose. Also present was Darwin Lannin of the Pollution and Pesticides Committee of the Perth County Federation of Agriculture, who informed the members of pollution problems in Perth County and proposed a meeting with the Huron Federation. It was decided that meetings will continue throughout the Summer but at different locations in the county on an experimental basis. The July meeting will be held at East Wawanosh Public School, telgrave, on July 2 and the August meeting at Hensall Public School on August 5. face the problems that may arise from their decisions." The letter, though unsigned by any official of the pork producers' group, was The situation arose when the Department of Lands and Forest announced plans to build a wildlife sanctuary on more than 5,000 acres of farm and marsh land in Hullett Township and began to assemble land. Land owned by the government cannot be taxed, so, therefore, those farms which have already been purchased by the department should be off the tax rolls. Eut some have not been removed from the tax rolls by the regional assessment office in Goderich. To further complicate the situation, the department has agreed to rent some farms back to the former owners, if the land is not required immediately for the project. Hullett Clerk-Treasurer Clare Vincent said at Hullett Council Monday night that it is . his understanding from talking to officials from the department, that those who rent the land will have to pay the taxes that would normally be paid by the owner of the property, McKillop Council approves drains BY WILMA 00 Mclillbp Township Council meeting in Winthrop, Monday, accepted a petition for a drain for Lot 27 on Concession 1, Lots 27, 20 and 30 on Concession 2; and Lots 29 and 30 on'Concession 3. Pending approval of Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, an engineer Will be contacted to bring in a report. Council accepted a petition for repair and Improvement of Devereaux Drain. With approval of Maitland Valley Conservation Authority, an engineer will be asked to make a report. Court of Revision will be held on Dietz Drain, June 23. Council will meet with assessed owners of Leonhardt Drainage Works on Monday, June 14, to discuss repairs and improvements to the drain. Gary Davidson, Huron County Planning Director, attended the meeting and discussed a Zoning by-law for the township. Passed for payment -were road accounts of $6,618.13 and general accounts of $19,876.56. Clerk-Treasurer, Mrs. Renneth McClure, was given permission to attend a tile drainage seminar in Orangeville on Julie 30. accepted by, the board as valid, after several board members, also pork producers, advised that organization had agreed to send the letter to the board of education. Township councillors mentioned some farms they knew of were being rented but no tax bills had been sent for the first tax payment date of June 15. Councillors also mentioned several farms they said had been sold but the sales apparently have net been registered yet, It adds up to a headache for the Clerk who recently sent out the tax notices and got one back at the meeting, Monday night, from one of his own council members who sold property last Fall but whose name was still on the tax roil. Council also discussed problems Which have arisen in the Pollard Drain. Tice present drain Is not deep enough to drain two areas totalling about one acre on the BM Pollard farm. When the problem was learned, the engineer WaS asked to re-examine the area and estimated it would cost an extra $1,500 to remove the 2,000 yards Of earth required tSce Pdge Tot) ev SHIRLEY J. KELLER A letter froin the police department of the Town of Goderieh advised members of the Huron County Board of Education Monday evening in Clinton that various kinds of motorized transportation as Well as horses have been travelling on the playground of Victoria Public School in Goderith. The letter Was submitted the hope that you could pass a regelation in your bylaws to prevent any type of a vehicle that is driven other than by muscular power to be prohibited from the school ground area, before someone gets hurt". It was suggested in the letter that signs should be erected at the school grounds advising people that vehicles are forbidden on the school property. Director of education John Cochrane Said that such policy across the county could be helpful. lie reported that $3,000 in sodding at the Wingham School had been destroyed through the winter by snowmobiles. Mrs. J. W. Wallace, Goderich, said she had had a report of a ear travelling a full speed right across Victoria School's playground Clinton Spring Fair succeeds again Three bands highlighted the parade of the 117th annual Clinton Spring Fair on Saturday, The parade, a big improvement from last year's disappointing affair, featured a number of floats, as well as bands from Seaforth District High School, the Clinton Canadian Legion and Goderich Kinsmen Club, The Legion Auxiliary to the Canadian Legion won the prize for the best float, with its float decorated with bread wrappers. The Huron Fish and Game Conservation Club's float, featuring wild birds and animals (including a peacock) from its animal park, was second, Third was the float from the Bank of Montreal featuring members of the bank staff. The Clinton Junior Farmers' float was fourth. Frank Van Altena had the top decorated bicycle in the under 10 years' class. Second was Tim Bird, with Chris Carter third, Gary Heipel fourth and David Eckert fifth, In the over 10 years' class, the top bike was owned by Doris Heipel, with Robert Wise second, Jim Steegstra third and Paul Middleton fourth. Rosemary and Naomi Bird had the best costumes in the parade, ' Mrs. Eldon Yeo, R, R. 3, Clinton, was the top point's winner in the women's division, with 104 points, and won the Simpson-Sears Ltd. award of a silver tray, In the junior homemaking section, Carol Toop of Clinton was the top point-getter. There were 72 exhibits by 23 exhibitors in the division, a new category this year. Miss Toop had 29 points. The ladies' division this year had a bridal theme, Tuckersmith council tours Hydro offices BY WILMA OKE Prior to the June meeting on Tuesday night, members of Tuckersmith Council attended an open house at the new facilities of Ontario Hydro for the area at CFB Clinton. At the meeting, council accepted a petition from Grant McGregor, RR 3, Kippen, which was signed by six landowners for construction of a drainage works to drain their properties. Council granted building permits to M. Falconer for two steel grain bins, Harry Cook for an addition to a trailer and Harry Brown for a toolshed. Two tile drain loans for a total of $3500 were granted. Council granted a petition for drainage works from' Bruce and Ronald McGregor. Completion by-laws for three tile drain loans were passed for $1000, $3700 and $6000, Allan Nicholson, Road Superintendent, reported that Hopper Well Drilling firm had completed the work in the well in Egmondville which increased the depth by 100 feet, A request by Harold Pethick for a catch basin near his new home in Harpurhey was referred to the Road Superintendent for investigation. The ruling is to be enforced that no person is to put any stones or fill on the sides of township roads without permission of the Road Superintendent. Council accepted the bids of Jack McIllwain of Seaforth for $3252 for building the approaches to the Sproat bridge when it is completed and for $930 for repairs to a portion of Mill Street in Egmondville. Both of these bids are subject to the approval of the Department of Transportation and Communications formerly known as Department of Highways. Accounts passed for payment were: road accounts amounting to $21,926 and educational levies payable by June 30 for $52,305. A tile drainage seminar is to be held in Orangeville on June 30 at which Tuckersmith Council will be represented, Application has been made for the shelter grant {residential) from the Provincial government ter 601 households in Tuckersmlth, based on a maximum rate of $62.80 per household for a total of $35,282.70. If available in time, one half will be due oh June 15 and remainder on December 15, coinciding With the tax dates. recently about seven o'clock in the evening. "It is just a miracle that no one was killed," she concluded. A suggestion to seek the co-operation of the public, most especially Snowmobile clubs etc., Was advanced by Dr, Alex Addison Clinton. The board has agreed to draft tentative policy regarding the situation, to investigate the cost of signs for the county school yards and to approach public organizations advising them that school property should be off-limits for motorised vehicles or horses. In Other business, the board announced the resignations of the following secondary school teachers effective August 31: Roy E. Stephenson and Gustave Monette, South Huron DHS; Ralph Wareham, P. S. Madill; the appointment of the following teachers: Mrs. Marilyn Rohner, Hensall PS; Miss Margaret Hunkin, Exeter PS; Mrs, Bonnie JeWitt, -Clinton PS fmusie); Mrs. Helen Keith, Grey Central •(rnuste); Douglas Pearson, Hensall PS; Mrs. Louise Sygrove, Colborne Central; MrS. Joanne Telford, Victoria PS; and Paul Elgie and Terry Litzen, P.E. Wingham. BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER During the open meeting of the Huron County Board of Education Monday evening, , there was very little discussion concerning the current situation between the board and its teaching staff. When Dr, Barry Deathe, Goderich, was making his report concerning a program for afternoon meetings of the board beginning in October, he made reference to the fact that negotiations with teachers concerning the Fall schedule were somewhat strained at first but that "a good rapport" had been established within the committee which he heads, At that time, he notified the board that, in his opinion, poor communication with the teachers was an immediate problem to be overcome, In his recommendation to the hoard, Dr. Deathe suggested a "fairly major co-operative program with your professional staff" beginning with a session in October entitled "Improving Communication Within' The County System". While board members decided to take a full two weeks before the next board meeting to study all the ramifications of Dr, Deathe's full proposal, including his thoughts to set up a type of teacher advisory committee to the board, Mrs. J. W. Wallace, also of Goderich, made reference to a convention she had attended where it had been advocated that teachers be involved in budget-making with the board of education. Mrs, Wallace explained that in all cases reported at' the convention where teachers had been invited to assist with budget planning, full co-operation had been achieved, with teachers' negotiations moving swiftly and easily to settlement. "Teachers learned of the costs of other services while sitting in on budget sessions," said Mrs. Wallace. "No advantage was taken of the boards' budgetary systems. In view of what's happened, we should take a serious look at the method. The whole approach should be looked at another year," Director of education, John Cochrane, reported on communications from two agricultural bodies, the Federation of Agriculture for Huron County and the Huron County Pork Producers. Both organizations expressed their support for the stand the board is taking in the present salary negotiations with their teachers. The following is a portion of the letter from the Pork Producers: "There is 2,200 registered pork producers in Huron County who are not receiving increases these past few years in the price of their product, Therefore, in no way should any select group of people of Huron County feel they should receive increases in their Farm group wants limit on The 117th annual Clinton Spring Fair was a huge success Friday and Saturday with more than 3,000 persons attending and nearly all classes of all competitions were filled. The Horse Show was as good as ever and the exhibits of Sheep were so heavy this year that accommodation became a problem. The exhibit area inside the Arena was fully used and there were large displays of farm machinery outside And of course for the kids, there was the Midway, seen here from the top of the grandstand. Hullett Council has tax problem • Goderich school has 'traffic problem'