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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News-Record, 1967-11-23, Page 1SINGLE COPIES 12c By Audrey Bellchamber * I * * The first column BYSJK One of the newest publications in the town is “Shades of Black and White” — the official news­ paper of Central Huron Secon­ dary School. Published every two weeks, the little news sheet is one of the finest ven­ tures we've seen in a long, long time. ' On our desk, we have the first and second editions and we were quite impressed with the content of both. Not only do they contain information about various school activities, both hold thought-provoking items about the school and students in relationship with Clinton and surrounding communltj\__ „ "At 10-cents per copy, this small paper packs a real punch for the kids, their parents and teachers and, residents of the community. Accepted, a very gracious in­ vitation last Wednesday evening to attend the official opening of the Centennial wing of Central Huron Secondary School. Ar­ ranged in cabaret style, the cafeteria was a delightful spot with red and white checkered table cloths and flickering red and green candles, (Food was good too.) Everyone was'there - board members and their wives, reeves and their ladies and a few other important folks. Of course there were some mem­ bers of the teaching staff as well as the genial business ad­ ministrator Bob Maloney. Guest speaker of the evening was Professor Andrew A. Grindlay of the University of Western Ontario. His wife, we learned was, a ’former resident of Goderich Township and a graduate of Clinton District Col­ legiate Institute., • The former Barbara Middle­ ton, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs.- Fred Middleton, Mrs. Grindlay is a lqvely lady who cojnple(nejit§ husband’s dig. nified wit and vtorm personality. * ♦ ♦ There' is a meeting planned for Exeter Public School to­ night (Thursday, November 23) when toe welfare and the educa­ tion of the mentally retarded will be discussed. Sponsored by ' toe Ontario Association for the Mentally R e- tarded, the gathering is de­ signed to provide new ideas for parents and other adults who live and work with these people. Meeting time is 8 p.m. and any interested person is invited to attend.* * * Christmas is just around the corner. Those who remember last year’s bills may vote to keep it there. (ChangingTimes) * * * - “Schools should be adminis­ tered on some other basis than by counties.” This was the meaning in a news release reaching our desk last Friday from the Ontario Teachers’ Federation, They were com­ menting on an announcement by Premier Robarts that counties will be the school administra­ tion units by 1969, The letter also contained some mighty interesting fig­ ures. For instance, in 1945 there Were 5,649 school boards in Ontario; 1960 showed 3,676 and by 1967, the total wasl,490. The fihal figure is made up of 988 boards of education, public school boards and secondary school boards, and 502 separate school boards. The Federation contends that not all counties have the “econ­ omic, geographic or socio­ logical. entity” to constitute ef­ ficient, satisfactory school areas. Some we know' in this area support the theory that larger School areas are desirable We’re on the fence -* though somewhat leaning toward the viewpoint Of the Federation. * * Packaging” sup* ♦ “Deceptive ported by women’s club - At a recent women's Club meeting in Toronto at which 90 females of various ages Were present, a survey Was conducted which resulted in the following infor­ mation, reported in Canadian packaging: 12 percent wore false eyelashes; 28 percent plucked their eyebrows And 28 percent wore Wigs or hair* pieces; 30 percent wore mas- cara; 59 percent Wore padded brassieres; 77 percent wore face powder or. rouge; 84 per­ cent wore girdles; 100 percent wore lipstick, The subject for discussion at the meeting was: “Deceptive packaging.” 102nd Year THE CLINTON NEWS-RECORD, THE HURON! RECORD or rain HI Low Hi Low Noy, 15 29 1.9 39 2?io 10 51 32■h 39 29 51 40 18 38 32 ’54 .35 19 35 27 ?5 24 90 31 23 38 19 $1 34 13 43 23 Snow 8"No Snow .... ish w? / IK ».ft . 01K ■ 1 •MM /ft <’?1? v 31113131 The executive of Clinton Lions Club met with District Governor John W. Taylor of District A-9 after the regular Lions meeting on Tuesday, November 14 in St. Paul’s Parish Hall, Seated are, left to right, District Governor Taylor from Alliston and Clinton ■ Lions President Maynard Corrie; standing, left to right, H.F. School greenhouse “Pat” Nponan, secretary-treasurer; Paul Aggerholm, third vice- president; Ted Davies, second vice-president; Don C. Colquhoun, first vice-president, and Robert Hunter from Alliston, a former Clinton Lion who accompanied the governor to Clinton. (Photo by A.L. Colquhoun) Few declare Bids $34,000 over Lowest bid for the contract to build a new green house at Central HuronSecondarySchool proved to be more than $34,000 above the architect’s estimate when tenders were opened this week. Frank Van' Bussel and Sons Limited, of Lucan, was low bid. Merchants buy kids ice time .• .'■ /Clinton merchants and or­ ganizations have been very good about sponsoring ice time for after 'school skating for the young people of this town, says arena manager Doug Andrews. To date, seven donors have pur­ chased-various amounts of skat­ ing pleasure for the kids at a price set at $7 per hour. Those who have , signed up as sponsors are Don Kay, Gordon Lawson, Legion Ladies’ Aux­ iliary 140, Dory’s Supertest, Harold Wise, Anstett Jewellery and Clinton Teen Town. Doug reported that skatingfor one hour each Tuesday and Thursday until mid.January is assured. He requested, though that any persons or groups in­ terested in buying one or more hours of ice time for the child­ ren should get in touch with him as soon as' possible. der at $104,274. Architects Page and Steele, of Toronto, had esti­ mated a probable cost of $70,000. Bids from three othei’ con­ tractors ranged to a top of $119,000. But the Clinton District Col­ legiate Institute Board refused to award the contract, asking Alec Banfi, representing the architects, to provide a report on the discrepancy between the estimate and the bids. .. Mr*. Banfi Agreed to analyze the specifications for the green­ house, note where money can be saved, and report within one week. estimate Later, business administra­ tor Robert Maloney explained that the proposed building “is not just a simple greenhouse” but a two-storey structure ser­ ving a number of purposes. Main function of the green­ house will be to provide ade­ quate facilities for agricultural course ^majors. But it will also contain space for soil storage, a boys’ occupations shop for the trowel trades, and custodial storage and repair areas* - Ano to er factor in the appar­ ently high cost, Mr. Maloney said, was that the greenhouse would require an independent heating system. «> Bible society collects $504. Friends of the Bible Society Will be interested to know that the canvass recently carried out in Clinton on its behalf brought in $505.34. The officers of the Clinton Branch of the Society extend their sincere thanks to the Min­ isterial Association for organ­ izing the canvass, and to the individuals (more than 40 in number) who carried it out. Life on the stage has its pleasant moments, Al Cameron finds as he puts himself in the hands of Joan Wilton, make-up director for the Pegasus Players’ production bf “HarvAy” Whidh played to two Capacity audiences at the Pegasus Theatre, CFB Clinton, on tile weekend, Al, a civilian instructor at die base, played the part of Di1, Sanderson in the popular comedy hit. (Staff Photo) Loses members Total membership in Huron Co-operative Medical Services dropped to 2,600 from 2,986 during the past year, Presi­ dent K.H, Johns announced at the group’s annual meeting this week. Mr. Johns said the drop was due mainly to persons switch? ing to OMSIP. But the co-op will continue to enrol new mem­ bers until the Ontario govern­ ment advises that OMSIP will become compulsory, About 200 members attended the 20th annual meeting in On­ tario Street United Church. A turkey banquet, was. prepared by the ladies of the church. Re-elected as directors were Robert E. McMillan, Hugh B. Smith, and Gordon Richardson. Mrs. Andrew Crozier of R.R. 2, Seaforth, was elected as director. Guest speaker was William Bradshaw, president, Co-oper­ ative Medical Ser vices Federat­ ion of Ontario. as candidates With the exception of Deputy Reeve George Wonch — who has declared himself a may-, orally candidate if nominated and Mayor D. E, Symons who will defend his chair, members of town council adopted a “wait and see” attitude before nomin­ ation day. None has declared himself officially a candidate for any office. i One new councillor must be elected to fill the vacancy crea­ ted by the resignation of H, F. Noonan, to a'ccept the post of assistant clerk-treaSurer for the town. When questioned, town clerk John Livermore said that no person had indicated their can­ didacy for a council seat. . Nominations will be open be­ tween 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 23, at the Town Hall, In a letter to the- editor which appeared in last week’s edition of the News-Record, Councillor Cam Proctor urged all Clinton citizens to attend. Meeting for the first time in the new Municipal offices, Bay- field Council held its regular meeting on Monday evening, A petition, bearing 167 sig­ natures was presented to Council asking for a vote on the questions section 72, (1) sub-paragraph V-8 of the Liquor License Act. The clerk was instructed to forward it to the Chief Electoral Officer, Queen’s Park, Toronto. A delegation of five young people asked Council for per­ mission to use part of the municipal offices for a recrea­ tion centre at the weekends. They stated that they had no4 other facilities in the village and only the street corners to meet on. Reeve McFadden felt it was too soon to state what other purposes the municipal offices could be used for, however Councillor Merner, chairman of the recreation committee, said that until the Arena addition is • completed, perhaps the young people could use the village hall. He added that if they have free time at the weekend, the “old” people working on the Arena could “use a few strong­ young backs”. He said he was in favour of the village hall being used by the young people for a recrea- tion centre, but they would have to be their own caretakers, and suggested that as there is plenty of wood available for the fur­ nace, they have a “wood cut­ ting bee”. Councillor Merner asked if it was their intention to hold dances in the hall. Carl Hum­ phries as spokesman for the group, said that they did not want it for dances and men­ tioned badminton, darts, volley ball and card games as a few of their possible activities. He added that it would be strictly supervised and anyone misbe­ having would be barred for a • certain length of time. Reeve McFadden asked the boys to return at a later meet­ ing with a properly organized committee, when they could dis­ cuss it further. In other business the clerk was instructed to write a letter of appreciation to the eight ladies who formed a Centennial cleaning bee last week and “house cleaned” the municipal offices. The Reeve commented that “this ‘bee’ expressed how community-minded the village is”. Council accepted with pleas­ ure a framed photograph of the 1924 Huron County Council from Mr. Fred Weston., The Reeve announced that the village assessor would remain in office for another year and a motion was passed setting Mr. Makin’s salary at $450. for 1967 mid $500, for 1968 Council’s representative on tod CHSS Board,, Clinton, George Bellchamber, reported on the year’s activities, He said that the total number of pupils attending the school was 1031, the number of teachers, including Principal and Vice­ Principal was 57. The official pupil-teacher ratio is 15,56 to one, he said. Total non teaching staff is 19.' Budget for 1967 is $997,685, . with grants totalling $776,830, CHSS board levy drawn from town, townships, etc., totals $220,855, which includes $26,423 towards the , $574,400 buildings completed in 1967. Tenders are being called for a greenhouse. The board’s Says students joyride at noon Students of Central Huron Secondary School were attacked for “lunchhour joyriding” by ■ Deputy Reeve George Wonch this week but firmly defended by principal R. J. Homuth. In a strongly worded letter to the Clinton District Colle­ giate Institute Board, -.Mr. Wonch charged that students, racing cars and motorcycles in lunch periods were a public danger., “I cannot see why students must drive cars or motorcy- . cles to school,” the deputy reeve wrote. To illustrate his point, Mr. Wonch had included a marked Clinton map with his letter. But Mr. Homuth denied that students were a traffic problem. “It is not students who cause • the trouble,” Mr. Homuth said. “If there is a problem, it is caused by outsiders. Of more than 1,000 students,, not more than 15 or 20 bringwehiclds to ! school.” Mr. Homuth said he “took exception” to some of Mr. Wonch’s written remarks.' Chairman Walter Newcombe told the board that Mr. Wonch’s letter was an individual effort, not authorized or backed by town council. “Perhaps it should be made clear to Mr. Wonch that this board has no authority beyond the school bounds,” Mr. New­ combe suggested. / share of cqsts is estimated to be $16,750 (25 perpent of total cost). The school now offers five year, four year, and two year technical and five year, four year, two year and one year commercial courses In addi­ tion to the regular academic program. Mr. Bellchamber said that he had recently become a mem­ ber of a community centre com­ mittee formed by the board to control the sports field so that it will qualify for a grant; the sports areas have had consi- • derable work done to them dur­ ing the past summer. During the year theBoardhas placed its insurance with a dif- , ferent company with a saving . of $2,680 in annual premiums; appraisal of buildings and con­ tents to determine whether fire insurance is adequate has been deferred for the present as the coverage has recently been in-, creased and the recent addic­ tions have served to keep the Board cognizant of current capital costs. < He also said that the Board appears well satisfied with all aspects of adminstration; the business administrator has at times been complimented on his close attention to costs, with a resulting saving to the local tax payer. Mr. Bellchamber also said that he personally observed a continuing improvement in the academic level, having had three sons graduate from the school in the past nine years. Reeve McFadden drew coun» cil’s attention to the fact that it is customary at the last meeting before nomination day (Monday, November 27) for members to state if they wish to run for office again. He said that although he felt it would be rather nice to be free, on the other hand there is still unfinished business left, and ci ted the division of assets, north pier pt cetera, and he would like jo see the village on a sound footing, so he would stand again if nominated. Court*. , cillor Oddleifson 'agreed with.. the Reeve' and indicated he would also run for office again. Councillor L, Poth said he is planning to retire as he and Mrs. Poth intend to make several long trips next year. • Councillors Jack Sturgeon and Merton Merner signified' their intentions to stand again as councillors. A signed statement from Fred Arkell read that he would allow his name to stand if nominated. (Continued on page 5) Explorer girts hold initiation ‘‘ On Wednesday evening, Nov- .’ember 15, the Explorer Girls of •'•Ontario Street United Church held a special Initiation andStar Ceremony. Nine girls joined the group and Were presented with their Membership Certificates, Ex­ plorer pins and first red star. They were, Kim Colquhoun, Pat Paterson, Joyce Leppington, Marlene Sewers, Laurie Tyn. dall, Wendy GibbingS, Sheila Dalgleisch, Cathy Pickard and Marilyn Holmes. First blue stars were pre­ sented to the following girls: Br®nda FOrbfeS,' Sally W«bb, Marian Doucette, Patti Kay, Patty Cook, Kathy Engel, Juelie Howse and Debbie, Pickard^ Second blue stars were present­ ed to Cathy Falconer, Connie Forbes, Katherine Forbes, Karen Graham and Peggy Swit­ zer. Nancy Colson, Cathy Pater­ son, Andrea Overboe, Lbrrie Symons and Patsy Proctor were each presented With their first gold star and a special Explorer pm. At the Close of the service, the 27 girls sang some Ex­ plorer hymns. The mothers Of the girls were present as guests at the ceremony which was in the charge of the leaders, Miss Olive Johnson, Mrs, Grant Irwin and Mrs, Don Howse. jit’.'“.ft- ft . • .Arena manager i takes course Arena' manager Dbug An­ drews announced this week that he has enrolled in a three* year course leading to a class “B” certificate as a qualified recreational director. Offered through the Commun­ ity Programs Division of the Ontario ‘"Department of Educa­ tion, ten arena managers throughout the district will be travelling to Wingham Where classes are scheduled tone held each Tuesday until April when a u crash week” will round out toe sessions. All students will be required to pass examinations written at a University upon completion of the various courses. Mr. Andrews explained that When he possesses the cer­ tificate, the town of Clinton Will be in line for a sizeable grant applicable to his salary. Professor Andrew A. Grindlay was the special guest speaker when the Centennial Vocational Wing at Central Huron Secondary School in Clinton was officially opened last Wednesday evening. Speaking on “Administration”, Pro. lessor Grindlay outlined the .necessary steps to make a leader in any field. Seen here are Robert Homuth, principal of CHSS; Mrs. Grind- lay (the former Barbara Middleton)* Professor Grihdlay; and Walter Newcombe, chairman of Clinton District Collegiate Institute Board. (Staff Photo) Says leaders essential “Managers are necessary but leaders are essential,” stated Professor Andrew Grindlay in his remarks .to the guests nt the official opening of the Cen­ tennial Vocational Wing At Central Huron Secondary School'. Professor Grindlay is from the School Of business Administration at the UniVer. sity of Western Ontario, Lon­ don* He*explainod to hiS AUdiende that good leader s can be trained^ Empathy « the ability to ac- .curately understand another - and behavioural flexibility, he noted, were the main character­ istics of a leader and could be developed through various rtieans.. “Feelings are facts,” Pro- feSsOr Grindlay said, adding that sorne people sqpress their feelings and those of others Next week Due to llniited space, the review of toe Pegasus Playdrs' successful production of “Har­ vey” will appear next week* When they “stifle information”. He related that one survey taken in the United States had uncovered the fact that many top executives and businessmen harboured a feeling of made. quacy, concern about marital problems and worries about Health. “Whd am I? That’s the big­ gest question. It's the toughy,” he concluded. The speaker was introduced by Robert Elliott ahdthankedby Norman Counter, both of the Central HuronSecondarySchool , board,