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onshi • Colts win Ontario baseball Chan"' ing finish
... brought this celebration (See story and picture in Second Section)
Clinton catcher Butch Fleet tags out a Hagersville runner who
tries to come home with the tying run on a squeeze play. The
batter, however, missed the bail, striking out and leaving the
runner no choice but to try to beat the tag of the Clinton catcher.
He couldn't budge the stocky 'Fleet and became the third out of
the ninth inning.
It took the players only a split second to realize the meaning of
the final out and they stormed onto the field to congratulate each
other on being the new Ontario champs, It took most of the fans
in the stands longer to sort out just what had happened in the
hectic finish. But after congratuptions all round, it was up on the
fire engine for the champs and a tour around town.
School board agrees to CHSS smoking; area
1
Coltt mit
It's that time of year when an editor feels
more usually humble. We've just come back
from a week's vacation and it always knocks
one down a peg or two to find others can get
on well enough without them.
Our thanks to Ron Shaw, a reporter from
the Goderich Signal-Star for sitting in while
we were away.
* * *
The editor and his wife spent part of the
week in Toronto where they were quickly
reminded of all the reasons they deserted the
big city a few years ago.
The smog is just as bad if not worse,
They're still tearing down buildings as fast as
they can buy them, then building 30.50
storey pill-boxes in their place. There are
even more cars than there used to be. And
you don't know what inflation is until you
eat in Toronto restaurants ... and that goes
for the tips too.
Still we have a sort of affection for the
city. Maybe it's the memories accumulated
over the years we lived there. Maybe it's the
feeling of excitement that grips the whole
place, the feeling of change and growth that
gets in one's blood and is exhilarating in
small doses but becomes very tiring if one
has to put up with it for long periods.
Yes, we like the old place, even if it did
cost five dollars just to park the car for two
days. It's a nice place to visit but we'll take
quiet Huron County any day as a place to
live.
* * *
They sneaked in and called an election
while we were awa,y and so for the,,next
month or so we can be ready to be deluged
with promises and threats, pleadings and
denials. One of the best ways to prepare for
the election might be to go out to the drug
store right now and buy a'good supply of
cotton batten to plug your eats with.
* *
New Democratic leader Stephen Lewis
ill be in Huron on Sept. 29 for a short stay.
ell land at Sky Harbour Airport in
oderich and go by motorcade to Wingham
here he'll tape television material at
KNX, then go back to Goderich and off to
arts unknown,
* * *
Believe it or not, those workmen who
ere drilling holes along main street last
eek were looking for natural gas.
But before you rush out to buy property
long main street thinking you're going to be
'eh, we'd better explain that it was strictly
or safety purposes. They were installing
utornatic safety test inserts, a long term
hich simply means a convenient way of
esting regularly to ensure no natural gas will
olleet underground from leaks in gas mains,
uch pockets of gas could mean trouble but
he i new testers will eliminate that problem.
he4a% company is now doing both Clinton
nd Seaforth. Goderich was doh last spring.
BY SHIRLEY J, KELLER
Goderich District Collegiate Institute
remains the only high school in Huron
County where the students are not
permitted to smoke on the school grounds
following a decision at Monday evening's
board of education meeting in Clinton.
Board members agreed to permit the
students at Central Huron Secondary School
to establish a recreation area to the west of
the school and it is understood that smoking
will be permitted there,
Chairman of the board, Robert Elliott,
said he hoped the ratepayers would not
interpret this to mean that the board of
education approved of students smoking.
However, Elliott pointed out that in many
cases, parents have not been able to persuade
their children to stop smoking and he felt
the school board would have no better luck,
especially since students are presently using
the sidewalk immediately in front of CHSS
as a smoking area anyway.
John Henderson, McKillop, said he
approved of the recreation area at the school
but asked that the board encourage the
students not to smoke there.
"I'M not going to interfere with their
plans," stated Henderson, "but as a board
member I don't like to see it passed as a
smoking area."
Dr. Alex Addison, Clinton, disagreed. He
said the area was to be established as a park
area to be maintained by the students.
"I think it is a good idea to turn this over
to the students and let them run it
themselves," said Addison. "We've got to
give them some responsibility. We can't say
thou shalt not smoke. 1 don't think we can
stop these kids from smoking. I couldn't
stop mine. I had quite a time to stop thyself
from smoking."
"I don't know where board jurisdiction
begins and ends," said the chairman* "but I
do know this came to the board for
decision."
"It's a project in itself," argued Dr.
Addison. -"Maybe park management will
become a new subject here. If we suptess
desire
who can afford to buy; some profits from
school projects should be used to subsidize
lunches; cafeteria would be especially
welcome during exams.
Cost of equipment to implement the plan
was estimated at $1842.26.,
At Seaforth Public School, the purchase
cost of equipment for the new premises
totals $10,555.56, lower than the estimated
$24,511.86, Equipment for the Industrial
Arts shop totalled $13,700.58; additional
equipment (furnitere etc.) $5,254.98; and
miscellaneous equipment (filmstrips,
records) $600.
Due to the low density of population in
Huron County, night school classes will have
a minimum starting enrolment of 10 this
year, approved by the Depattinent of
Education. The salary for teachers of
evening classes will be the same 'as last year,
$8 per hour.
New teachers hired ate 'Perry Bulleri,
South Huron OHS; Mts. Abby Cheung,
Central Huron; and Miss Patricia Cieblen and
Henry P. Vervoorn, F. E. Madill $8,
Wingham.
these things and not let them do a darn
thing, how are they going to learn?"
Discussion showed that three of the five
high schools — Wingham, Seaforth and
Exeter — had defined smoking areas on the
school property already. Goderich Principal
John Stringer is the only principal in the
county who has not given permission for the
student body to smoke on the school
grounds — or even on the sidewalks adjacent
to the school.
"If principals have the management of
the grounds in their jurisdiction and the say
about smoking, one wonders why this came
before the board at all," stated George
Parsons, Goderich,
Director of Education John Cochrane
reminded the board that 18-year-olds are
BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER
The Huron County 'Board of Education
has been informed that a program entitled
"Arts in the Schools Program" will be
carried out this fall In Huron elementary
schools and perhaps, if interest is sufficient,
in some high schools and special education
schools.
Two artists, Michael Bidner and Alex
Wyse will each spend nine days in Huron
County elementary schools. llidner Will be at
Howick Central September 28, October 5
and 12; at Robertson Memorial School,
September 29, October 6 and October 13;
and at Exeter PS, September 80, October
and Clabber 14.
Charles MacNaughton, the Progressive
Conservative candidate for Huron in the
upcoming provincial election dismissed the
leaders of the opposition parties as poor
candidates for Premier when he spoke to PCs
gathered in Clinton on Monday night.
In the meeting held at the Legion Hail, he
told about 50 supporters that he considered
Robert Nixon a very nice fellow, but that it
took more than being a nice fellow to run a
government.
He spent more time on Stephen Lewis,
New Democratic Party leader, who, he said,
was a very dangerous mail. He said Mr. Lewis
had taken on a cloak of respectability
recently but that behind the mask, he was
very dangerous. He spoke of the danger
socialism held for the province.
MacNaughton also dealt with the
decision, announced at his nomination
meeting on Friday, not to use lawn signs
during the campaign, He pointed out that
the signs were an 'eyesore and that they were
also expensive. Often they had to be
replaced several times during a campaign,
Besides, he said, "After 13 years in this
riding, if I have to be identified by a sign on
someone's lawn, it's time to step down,"
Joe Murphy, chairman of the party in
Clinton, praised MacNaughton for his hard
Work in trying to find a solution of the
problem of the closing of CFB Clinton.
MacNaughton then reviewed the action
now adults by provincial government
decision.
"They're adults too, the same as the
teachers," noted Cochrane. "They will say
that the teachers smoke in the school so why
can't they."
Elliott quipped that the ultimate solution
might be to have the teachers smoke on the
recreation area too,
John Broadfoot, Brucefield, claimed that
since the students were smoking in front of
the school, it would be in the interest of
safety to remove them to a recreation area
off the roadside.
"All you need is one hotrod going up the
street in front of the high school and you
could have several less smokers," noted
Broad foot. *
Clinton bowlers
top tournament
Two Clinton lawn bowlers are quickly
establishing a reputation as among the top
bowlers in Western Ontario.
Dave Colclough and Cliff Ashton won the
Lloyd Truax trophy and a prize on Sept. 11
when they captured top place in the
Winghain Men's Doubles Lawn Bowling
Tournament.
It was the second year in a row the men
had won the trophy.
Corisiderable discussion was heard at
Monday evening's meeting of the Huron
County Board of Education following a
request by Mrs. Marion Zinn for each board
member to have a list of the names of all
staff members in the employ of the board,
and some information about each including
Lions expect 150
at then 35th
anniversary night
T ransportation
ree for deaf
students
BY SHIRLEY J. KELLER
Five deaf students from Huron County
will have free transportation weekly to and
from the School for the Deaf at Milton
following a board of education decision
Monday evening.
Western Dispatch Company of Owen
Sound will provide the' necessary vehicles
and drivers and the service will begin Friday,
September 24. However, the exact cost of
the venture still is not known.
According to the information the board
received from a representative of the
Company, a figure of $28,90 per student in
Huron County per month has been set but
this quote is tentative because that rate is
based on the assumption that the counties of
Wellington, Perth, Dufferin, Bruce and Grey
will all come into the plan as well. Should
one or more of these counties decide against
paying transportation for their deaf
students, the costs to Huron County could
rise slightly,
At the moment, firm commitments have
been given by Bruce, Grey and Huron.
A special feature of this service will be
that the students are delivered to their doors
in time for dinner Friday evening and picked
up for the return trip early Sunday
afternoon. It was also pointed out that since
a special 64-passenger bus has been arranged
for this route only, the schedule can be
changed to suit special situations, such as
weather and school activities etc.
Study showed that the transportation
grant for students going to Milton would be
95.8 percent for elementary school students
and 96.14 percent for secondary school
students. In both cases the percentage grant
will be based on an "approved" cost —
whatever figure the Department of
Education considers to be a reasonable
amount.
Huron's five students are situated in
Egmondville, Clinton, Blyth, Londesboro
and Goderich,
their category if a teacher, their salary and
the number of years with the board.
Mrs. Zitin felt this was important
information which should be at the
fingertips of ail board members. She said it
would be the only way she could think of
that board members could become familiar
with the staff members.
Director of Edueatiori John Cochrane
said that if the lists would prove some useful
purpose for board members, he and his staff
would be happy to oblige.
"Ilo*ever if it is for curiosity only,"
continued Cochrane, "I must Warn you it is
a time- consuming job and would increase
the workload in the office."
Superintendent' of business, Roy B.
Dunlop, referred to a confidential report
which showed the nurOn County Board of
Education well below many boards in the
province for administrative tosts. He said
this low budget had been possible only
because the board had been very careful not
to duplicate or to unnecessarily increase the
workload.
Harold Knisley, superintendent, said the
lists would become "hopelessly out of date
very quickly" because staff members 'are
constantly updating their qualifications. He
estimated well over 100 amendments each
year.
Mrs. Zion's request was put' o a vote and
the motion waS defeated. The board
however, did request lists Of the'ames of all
staff members as 'well as' their potitiOns.
These lists ate already being published by
the adrriinistuttve staff, the board learned.
Included With these lists will be a copy •of all
salary schedules in effect in the county
school system.
`"If out communication is going to be of
the top -degree we have to know our staff,"
pointed out the Chairman, Bob Elliott,
we slim Ley J. KELLER
The cafeteria at Seaforth District High
chciol is to have an express line' vehich will
rye hambutgs, hot dogs, french fries,
ridwiches, soup etc.
A report presented to the board of
ducation at Monday evening's meeting by
eaforth Principal L.P„ Plurnsteel showed
hat 322 parents voted in favor of the
xptess line and only 28 said they wouldn't
nt it.
Several interesting suggestions were
leered by parents regarding the preparation
nd sale of food in the Seaforth cafeteria,
These included; meals should ba served at
ost; hot soup of hot chocolate would be
Melo* let the town students tarry their
Mlles, just as the rural 'students do; leave
ut french fries because of diet and sttong
dor; prices are too high; why not like
Linton cafeteria at 55 cents a meal? The
Linton High School can get a full course
eal for 50 cents, Can the town motherS riot
ake lunches the same at we in the country
ave done for years? I think out Children ate
healthy; I think it is a fine idea lot those
eaforth parents express
for quick service
Huron public schools
to huve (id program
Wyse will conduct auditorium sessions in
all other elementary schools from September
28 to October 14. He will display Some of
his paintings and demonstrate the equipment
an artist uses.
The principals in all of the schools are to
make these sessions known to the adults of
the community and an invitation will be
extended to them.
Art Activity groups in the high schools
May either arrange to go to the elementary
schools for the seminar or have the artists
visit their elasses.
The principals for the schools for the
retarded were also invited to bring their
students to'participate.
MacNaughton -said he tried
to help Base situation
he had taken, from his earliest letters to the
Minister of Defence in 1968 asking that a
comprehensive plan be set up for
deactivating of bases so as not to harm the
local economy, through negotiations to try
to get government departments land
community colleges to locate at the base, to
a final disappointment this summer when it
appeared a solution might have been found.
He said that In June the federal
Department of Transport indicated an
interest in renting 100,000 square feet of
space at the base for use as a combined
civilian and military air training school. "If
the department had gone ahead with this
plan," MacNaughton said, "the Ontario
government would have taken over the
running of the base." He said he 'was sure
Conestoga College would then have taken
space at the base.
The Department of Transport would have
had housing for 200-300 persons as well as
the tented space. This would have meant a
rental of $400,000 to help pay for the
$500,000 annual maintenance cost of the
base.
But when the Department of Transport
decided on July 12 to combine the training
School 'with other facilities in Sydney, Nova
&title, the province -decided it could 'not
afford 'to take oven the base.
MacNaughton said he was still hopeful
that some solution Would be foiled,
A recorded vote showed that only two
board members — John Henderson and Mrs.
Marion Zinn — were in favor of a board
stipulation that smoking be prohibited on
the recreation area at CHSS, A new motion
that the recreation area be established and
left for the remainder of the school year
under the jurisdiction of the CHSS Principal
Robert Homuth and the student body was
approved.
"I have faith in the student body and the
principal of this school," said Dr. Addison.
To celebrate -their 35th anniversary,
Clinton Lions expect 150 persons in
attendance at their ladies' night to be held in
the Royal Canadian Legion Hall Saturday
evening, Rev. Dr. A. J. Mowatt, committee
chairman, told. The News—Record today.
Ile noted that five charter members and
practically all the 'past presidents would be
on hand, with their -wives, and would be
especially honoured by the group,
The futiction*is taking the form of a
dinner, followed by a dance, with Lloyd
Garton, London, supplying the musk.
Jack 0. Filkhi, Toronto, past
international director of Lions International,
will be the featured speaker, and other
dignataries will include Norman P. Coghlin,
Atwood, District Governor A-9, and
Kenneth G. Waters, Toronto, chatter
Member and past president and former
Mayor of Clinton,
In addition to Dr. Mowatt, the committee
includes Kenneth 0. Flett, R. S. Atkey and
Antoine "Red" Garin, club president,
oard members get list
of employees