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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1966-04-21, Page 1Clinton News-Record THE NEW ERA 100th Year , THE HURON RECORD 84th Year CLINTON, ONTARIO, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1966The Home Paper With the NeysColumn ▲ I $4.00 per Year——10 Cents Per Copy-—12 Pages (By W. D. D.) We finally made it! Some­ thing from the News-Record was reprinted in. News Bulletin , , . the monthly publication of /the Workmen’s' Compensa- ^tion Board of Optarip . .'.. It Was that bit about rates for farm people , . . . And on another level, some­ thing else from the News- Record is making ' the scene among Co-op Medicals,.. They have a publication, too . . , and for some reason; seem to fake . delight in a couple of modeist references in this column to Gordie Tapp and the fact that Ms radio commercials tire us ,. and? we don’t 'think it’s exactly cricket for him to push OMSIP if he’s not going to buy it him­ self , . ., ’ ’ Maybe we've been too hard on OMSIP . . . Buit eyen tine initials of the scheme frustrate u's . . . Don’t they remind of those inane capitalized preSsionis th'ait Batman Robin ate forever' coming with? Richard' J. Needham, favourite columnist an Gk>be and Mail thinks too . . f OMSIP probably has a reason . , . :and will be of service to people . . . and since we’re ah paying for it, due to the ben­ evolent goveainment which we have ..in Ontario . . . probably it is wise' to discover each one of us, just whiat it will do . . . We understand that senior citizens getting old age assist­ ance, get coverage automati­ cally . . . but old age pension­ ers have to 'apply . . .In other words if you have no; medical card, even if you are receiving ■an old age pension, you have to apply, in order to get free cov­ erage by O MS IP ... We’d suggest, if you are in any doubt, file now, and in­ quire Hater . . . for there is a deadline at the endl of this month if you wish coverage to begin on July 1. It apparently doen’t cost to apply . . . you gelt your blank at any bank . . . fill it out and mail . —‘ you’ll get a contract, option Certificate, and sumo, - an invoice .... But we would advise, anyone with a private plan to consider it carefully first, before, getting coverage under OMSIP . . . Consider costs . . ;. and rates of coverage . . . and' extra-- ser­ vices . . . and all of those things . . . Then let the decision be ,your own . 4* Andy Peterson, treasurer of the finance com­ mittee of Clinton and- District new Community Centre group, is here accepting the first official donations to the fund. Left, Mrs. Ellwood Epps pre­ sents a cheque for $346.51, the proceeds of the 'moose banquet, she and her husband promoted, in May 1965. Mrs. Doug Andrews,, second from right, Hell Accept Any Stae Cheque or Cash! presents a $100 cheque from the Ladies Auxiliary to Clinton Legion; she was 1965 president of the LA when the donation was pven. On the right is Mary . Jean Neilans handing over $7.00 which the Lions Club gave to four young figure skaters, at their spring revue. (News-Record Photo) Hr . . Then identiifli; we pre- all foik^singeris' are In fact we rather ■ Not kooks , . doubt that' any of them are . . . but this1 is a tag Which has been attached to the profession . by white-collared, white gloved types of people ... We note in the London' Free Press on Tues­ day, a feature article about France Mills, now 21 and a stu­ dent at Univehslilty of Waterloo . . . France as a ’.teen-ager graced the halls of CDCI, and added her lovely voice to a number of graduations and pro­ grams at the school while a Student here . . . She’s working her way through college by tutoring and bolsters her in­ come by folk Singing . . . She’s writing words and music for many of her songs . . . and she appears' at hootenannies, complete with guitar . . . Now she has signed a .contract as home Singer for June and July at the Two Ravens, in ford . . . Could be fun along and hear her night . . .* « Dropped into the EJim Haven again this week, and found the Note Ables playing well . . . The problem of interfering speakers for the sound system has. been solved . . see the drummer . enjoyed the group than last week . .* * We’ve spent five count house at Goderich listen- (Continued on page 7) -----------o----------- Strat- to go some * Ross McKercher Head of CIA Robert S. McKercher, RR 1, Dublin, was elected president 6f Co-operators Insurance ■ Associ­ ation (CIA) at the annulal meeting in Hamilton on April 16. Mir, McKercher is Vice-presi­ dent of United Go-operatives Of Ontario, and is. one of UCO’s ■three representatives on the CIA board, -----;------o------------ Kinsmen Club Votes $2,000 To Community Centre Fund At their bi-monithly. meeting Tuesday evening, Clinton. Kins­ men Club voted- to give the Clinton and District Commun­ ity Centre Fund a $2,000 do- nation, according to President Andy Peterson,_pn Wednesday. The . Kinsmen have been building up this donation over the past few months. Invited guests were former Kin olub members, and two prospective members, Douglas Cartwright 'and Gary Jewiitt. The first president of Clinton Kinsmen Club, George Rum- ball was guest speaker and reminisced on 'the' early years of Kinismanship in 'Clinton. Th'e- Kinsmen also donated $100 to the Clinton and Dist­ rict- Cenqtapn ‘.committee. . .. President A n’d y Peterson, who is also treasurer of the new community centre finance committee, was in Charge .of the dinner meeting in Hotel. Clinton dining room. $453.51 Donated To Centre Fund ITruscott Conviction The Government of Canada on Tuesday authorized a review Of the Steven Truscott case. Solicitor General L. Pennell said no official decision had been reached on the form the review will take. The solicitor general will dis­ cuss the point with' Ontario’s attorney general Arthur Wish­ art in Toronto tomorrow, April 22. Mr. Wishart is understood to’ favour referring the matter to the Supreme Court. “The rules have been changed since the Supreme Court review of the Coffin case,” he said "It is now possible for the court to con­ sider matters of fact as veil as ■matters of law.” These changes were made following the time when the peir-Supreme Count refused mission for an appeal on the Truscott Case. Mr. ‘Wttsnamc agrees with author Mrs. Isohel LebourdMs, Who. said in her book that a new trial may not be a good idea because six years have passed. But Mr. Wisharit said that if judges Court after a ordered a new be a different This week Weekly, a feature article on the town of Clinton written by Jeanine Locke, will appear, as prelude to a second' article con­ cerning the Truscott ease, in the next issue of the Weekly. Background material . for the Star story was obtained early in March through a personal visit by the writer to town. of the Supreme careful review, trial that would matter. in the Star Pror to the Kinsmen dinner meeting, three town ladies were at Hotel Clinton to give money to the new community, centre fund. •■. . • • •- , Finance chairman Mailt. Ed­ gar and the treasurer of his finance committee, Andy Pet­ erson, both Kinsmen, accepted the donations. The donors were: Mrs, Eli- wood (Isohel) Epps, who hand­ ed over a Cheque for $346.51, the .proceeds of a moose, ban­ quet last spring; Mr. and Mrs1. Epps had donated the moose meat for the banquet; The 1965 president of the Ladies Auxiliary to Clinton Legion, presented a cheque for $100, which was voted to the community centre while she was president; And Miss Mary Jean Nellans handed over $7.00 which the Clinton Lions had given her and three other young figure skaters for their performance' at Clinton Figure Skating Club revue this spiting; the other skaters were Susan Finch, Vicki Lou Finch and Phyllis Fremlin. Mait Edgar, finance chair­ man of the new community centre committee, will officially Start his round of service clubs and district organizations next week. On Monday evening he will speak at the monthly meeting of Clinton ■ Legion, then on Tuesday he talks to the Lions Club. When Is Waste Not Garbage? See Collector Householders are asked to' be careful to comply with the terms of the town by-law con­ cerning garbage collection, and put garbage out in a ‘ suitable manner for collection. Weight;: not over- 75 pounds. Not more “"than three contain- ■ers. Wrap garbage securely, so' as not to create a nuisance, or attract fdogs', flies, etc'. If you have refuse which does not come within. the by-law’s definition of collectible waste1, you may arrange to; have it re­ moved by the garbage collector, but at your own coSt. Phone Clarence Nellans, 482- 9635 for further details on this'. Chairman of -sanitation and waste removal, Cameron Proc­ tor, asks that the terms of the by-law be adhered to. It will mean a more efficient collec­ tion, :and a tidier town for all. “■—' Senior Citizens Room Tender Let The tenders for the renova­ tion of a room in the base­ ment of Clinton Public Library to be used as' a senior citizens drop-dn centre were let this week. Three local tenders were successful: Don C. Colquhoun will 'do the carpentry and masonry work for $1,655; Wise Plumbing and Heating will do plumbing, heating (including re-routing of heat ducts in the library), and willing for $1,098, and D. A. Kay and Son have the painting contract for $202. Judge’s Ruling Retains School Area No. 1 For 3 Municipalities After five day hearting, Judge . S, Hetherington ruled in favour of the 19-ro:om public school near Brucefield which is being planned by Huron County School Area No, 1. His decision, with reasons, was1 giv­ en in the court house at Gode­ rich on Tuesday1 night, and was worded as follows: "Elected councils approved this school. Anyone Whb takes exception to that, must prove they .'are wrong—otherwise’, of­ ficials would not make any decisions. "Nothing gives me so much pleasure as seeing these people come’ here to sit in every dhy, day after day, and show inter­ est in this hearing. They listen to us argue here about points which may seem obscure. Their interest in the subject is what makes a community great. “The school will provide the best education ,in the 'area, as possible. Any whittling would be a disservice, and curb the service you can do to others. Mr. Alex McGregor was right, when he said here the other day, that an elected council muslt make decisions as they affect the most people. "Reasons for the appeal were real, emotional, and prideful, but as a factor -in determining Whether thte school is good or bad, is not good enough. "I find that the appellants have not proved thelir councils wrong, and the petition as filed Should be refused.” These remarks were made at the conclusion of a 90-min- ute summation cf the hearing, and' cohelude' ’the statement made ■ by Mr. Hetherington. Foiliowing is the balance of his summation, with reasons for Ms decision: This arbitration board has been set up to dispose of a boundary dispute as a result of a petition by certain ratepayers in the township of Tucker - smiith to have a designated area detached . from County School Area No. 1 and formed into a Uriion School Section with’the town of Seaforth. The designated area lies wholly Within the township of Tuckersmith. County School Area No. 1 was established by county council by-law in March 1965 and comprises the whole of. three municipalities, Tuck- ersmiith, Stanley and the village of Bayfield. These municipal­ ities all requested and concur­ red in the passing of the by­ law..After the setting up of the area the school boards of Tuck­ ersmith and Stanley proceeded to make plans for a, large cent­ ral school to serve the whole area. After plans were some­ what advanced, the village of Bayfield and the built-up area around Seaforth known as Eg­ mondville and Harpurhey be­ gan to protest. Bayfield is at the extreme west of the area, and the built up area around Seaforth is near the easterly .limits. They want the schools in their present areas enlarged and a smaller central school at Brucefield established. An election for councils in Tuck­ ersmith ,and Stanley as Well as for the combined school board took place in the fall of 1965. Both elections were con­ tested on. the school issue. In both oases members, were elected in favour of the cemtralk school. There was a large dis­ senting vote in both the Bay- fielcl area .and the Seaforth area. Plans then went forward for the. school, architects were hired and land purchased and substantial sums were paid for both. • Approval, .from the Depart­ ment, of Education has been received and only the project, approval is now required. This is being. withheld pending toe oufcome of these proceedings. Towards the end of January, 1966, under Section 45 of the Public Schools Act, five rate­ payers presented a petition to the Tuckersmith council asking that a certain designated area adjacent to and surrounding Seaforth on the west, east and south be detached from County School Area No, 1 and formed into a Union School Section with the town of .Seaforth. A similar petition was filed with the town of Seaforth. The designated area compris­ es the built-up areas of Har- purhey and Egmondville and a fairly large area of rural, lands adjacent thereto. By the map it would appear tor be about one-third of Tuekersmfith with a public school assessment of $1,093,900 and protestant pub­ lic school students, attending school, 131. On receipt of the petition by the town of Seaforth, they held (Continued on Page Two) Architect's Sketch of Three-Wing Central School Way To School Board The board of Huron County School Area No. One held its regular meeting in SS 10 Stan­ ley last night, to commence plans' for setting up a bus sys­ tem, solve some teacher-prob­ lems, and proceed1 with, regular business of the board. Chairman of the board Venn Aldeirdice, Kippen, was in con­ tact with the Department of Education, in Toronto, yester­ day, and learned that the letter giving project approval for the new school was. put in the mail on April 20, and they expect it today. On Monday and Tuesday evenings this week the Algon­ quin and Molhiawk Cub Packs from the 1st Clinton RCAF Group were given a lecture and demlonstraition on the proper use. of a public telephone by Jack Elder, a technician, of the Bell Telephone Company. Also, Mr. Elder conducted' a tour cf the dial exchange build­ ing on. Rattenbury Street. The purpose cf the visits were to- help Cubs work on the new Five Star programme ■ which has just been recently introduced’. Cpl. Tom Jagger, Cubmaster, was in charge of the Cups dur­ ing the Bell building tours. The Weather 1966 iHi&h Luw 1965 High Law April! 13 54 32 42 32 14 53 63 51 26 15 51 25 44 16 52 23 41 32 17 ' 60 21 33 21 1#53 41 39 19 19 56 46 4#23 Rain: 1.10”1,1° < '4.5”. . we could . . and we even more Brucefield Scouts, Dads See Awards Given Leonard Lovell, Kippen, was chairman for the father and son banquet in Brucefield Unit­ ed Church last Friday night held for members of the Scout Troop and Cub Pack. Rev. D. Stuart aslted grace. Jack Gallant, Clinton, district commissioner, awarded merit certificates to Donald Littleton and Gary Deitz, Kippen. “Faced with ah emergency last summer while swimming in a farm pond,” said Gallant, "these boys dove and found Scout Brad Littleton, who had sunk to the bottom of the mud­ DST Starts Sunday Push Clocks Ahead Cubs Tour Bell Building Jack Elder, foreground, a technicianat the Bell Telephone Dial Exchange building on Rattenbury Street, Clinton, explains a portion of the automatic dial equipment to a pack of Cubs from Canadian Forces Base Clinton. In the background, right, is Cubmaster Tom Jagger the Mohawk Pack, and Cpl. A. Dieroff, a parent, (N&to&Jtetiofd IPHOto) Spring has officially come time-wise, throughout, '.the ■area, and daylight Saving time will begin on Sunday morning, April 24 at 2 a.m. Here’s the rhyme to re­ member: Spring ahead in April; fall back in October. So turn your docks ahead one hour Saturday night, or when you’ve finished' watch­ ing the late late show, and be ready for an early start to church the hext day. dy pond, and was unconscious. While one boy ran for help/ the other applied artificial res­ piration, learned in Scout training. As a result Scout Brad is With us today. If artificial respiration had not been applied at once, the doctor said he Would not have lived.” Mr. Gallhnt voiced the plea­ sures And congratulations of the Chief ScoUt of Canada, Gov­ ernor General Varner, and con­ veyed to the boys the feeling of di present that they had done an excellent job. • '‘Scouting has k good image all over the world,”' went on Mr. Gallant. "To some it may seem like a game for boys, but thbse familiar With the move­ ment know there is continual training in service for emergen­ cies. Good deeds and valuable service are done by Scouts all over the World.0 Scoutmaster Stewart Broad­ foot presented speed skating badges land Jack Henderson pre­ sented a didry badge, Hie Akela Of" the cub pack; fes. Stewart Broadfoot, presented cub leaders badges to two Scouts. The scoutmaster told Of a (Continued On page 12) <1 1 ■L; ' '>■'I At■SI Life Saving Awards Unique honour was earned by two Brucefield Boy Scouts last summer, in saving the life of a brother Scout from drowning and last Friday night in front of 107 others Scouts, Cubs and dads in their own meeting room, received certificates of merit District Commisioner Jack Gallant, Clinton, left, made the awards to the boys, Gary Deitz and Donald Littleton, both of Kippen. (News-Record Photo)