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Paving the way for growth
BY HON. 'CHARLES- S. MAONAUGHTON, ONTARIO MINISTER OE HIGHWAYS
An address given during a recent press tour of Douglas Point Nuclear p.o.wer plant
You get something with everything you
give when you shop at home for Christmas
gifts. This may sound confusing but it's true,
To explain, there are two sides to the
shop-at-borne appeal and both of them are
good.
On the getting side: wrapped up with
every gift you buy in hometown stores are
some important extra benefits for you. A part
of every dollar you spend stays right at home,
promoting business growth and stability, pro-
viding employment for neighbors and friends,
helping merchants to pay the taxes that main-
tain schools, roads, parks, helping them sup-
port churches, hospitals and other community
activities that =Ice the town a better place in
which to live.
On the giving side, shoppers find that
local stores offer an excellent selection of qual-
ity merchandise at prices never higher (and
often less) than city stores- You save time,
trouble and transportation costs of travelling
far afield for gifts. At home, you deal with
friends and neighbors who give you helpful,
interested attention.
Yes, by all considerations—sentimental
or practical—it pays to shop at home,
More planning needed
How the lack of planning may adverse-
ly affect future development is evident in the
immediate considerations, HSDHS board has
no choice but to go ahead with an addition,
The one it proposes (but has not yet approved)
would contain four classrooms, a science lab-
oratory and a shop, or accommodation for be-
tween 140 and 150 more students, Since the
present school was designed for an enrolment
of 670, this would increase capacity to over
800, This accommodation, keep in mind, is for
all students in the arts and science courses,
plus the grade nine students in the other four-
and five-year courses.
The projected enrolment for 1970, as
forecast by Principal H. L. Sturgis, is 1,103.
With 800 student places provided at HSDHS,
this means some 300 will be accommodated at
Clinton, where the vocational courses are pro-
vided.
same time, we must not slacken
our .efforts to provide goed
roads for our future growth
and development, They are vie
tal to the economic well-beteg
of this province.
Another vital ingredient in
this province's growth has been
the availability of an ample
supply of lowecost power for
its In cl u str le s, homes and
farms. While the Department of
Highways has been bulidtn.g
roads, Ontario Hydro has been
building "highways of power"
-.transmission lines to carry
electric energy to every part
of the Province,
Between 1946 and 1902 the
number of miles of transmis-
sion lines has risen from I0,e
230 to 18,120, And rural dis-
tribution lines have been ex-
tended from 24,760 to 48,562
miles,
Here are some other indica-
tions of the growth of this pro-
vince between 1946 and 1962;
— The peak capacity of On-
tario Hydro's systems increas-
ed from 2.0 million to '7.1
million kilowatts.
—And the number of custo-
mers served by Ontario Hydro
and the municipal u t i 1 it i es
jumped from 906,300 to nearly
2,000,000.
I hope you will forgive My
using all these statistics but
they help me to emphasize two
things; The tremendous growth.
of this province and the scope
of Ontario Hydro's program to
serve it better electrically..
There's another point we
should not overlook; Ontario
has not only been supplied with
an abundant supply of eleetrie-
ity, but rates In this province
are among the lowest In the
oWfo.T1d 1'.olil(e iQ v, c5o° se tp- power can be seen
in the growth of our Inductries
and in our growing reliance on
electrical appliances and ap-
plications in our homes and on
our farms,
The average residential cus-
tomer today uses more than
twice as much power as he did
in 194e. The average farmer
uses almost three times as
much — a measure of the revo-
lution that has occurred on the
farm ,
These factors reflect the gen-
eral improvement in living
standards that has occurred in
this unprecedented era of ex-
pansion. I think, too, they clear-
ly indicate that Ontario Hydra's
contribution to this province
should be commended. I am
confident that, on the basis of
its good performance in the
past, Hydro warrants our cori-
fidence in the future.
In years to come this grow-
ing province will need greater
highways and roads for motor
vehicles, and greater "high-
ways of power", for these are
the arteries and sinews of a
thriving Provincial economy.
Many challenges will face us
but I am sure we will meet
them head-on and deal with
them effectively, as we have
done in the past,
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GUEST OPINION
It's up to you . COLD!! Stop that Draft
BY EDITOR BILL BATTEN, THE CLINTON NEWS-RECORD
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District high schools face important de-
cisions over providing more accommodation
for the growing number of secondary students
in the area,
It's no longer a matter of projecting en-
rolment in one district and providing the ac-
commodation required by those estimates.
Now that four district boards in Huron have
embarked on a program of co-operative facili-
ties for vocational courses at Clinton, the plan-
ning becomes more involved.
What proportion of the increased ac-
commodation necessary should be provided at
the vocational centre at Clinton and what per-
centage at the "home schools" in South Huron,
Seaforth and Goderich? Obviously some astute
planning is required.
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Why is more accommodation needed
now, ony a few months following the million-
dollar addition at Clinton which was to have
accommodated incoming students in the busi-
ness and commerce. engineering, technology
and trades courses for the next three to five
years? The answer became evident this spring
when enrolment forecasts, which proved true,
indicated the addition would be full as soon
as it opened.
Now Clinton has called upon the other
three boards to keep their grade nine students
in the four- and five-year vocational courses
for a period of five years to relieve the pres-
sure. In the meantime, Clinton apparently
plans an addition to the vocational facilities.
The Clinton board already has come un-
der attack from Goderich trustees who charge
Central Huron with a lack of foresight and
failure to act promptly. D. J. Murphy, a Gode-
rich lawyer, maintains the reason the vocation-
al addition already is full is because Clinton
has placed so many of its students in these
courses. He is also critical of the fact that the
Clinton trustees knew almost a year ago that
they were faced with a crowded situation and
that they should have acted sooner toward a
solution,
There isn't much sense in harping about
the past, as Goderich appears to be doing, ex-
cept to determine how to avoid such emergen-
cies in the future. The only reason the criti-
cisms are mentioned here is that if they are
true (and they appear to have some basis), the
need for better planning is evident.
At least some of the blame must be
placed on :he department of education for its
failure to provide guidance to the local boards.
The one inspector in this area obviously has
his hands full in attempting to determine fu-
ture needs, as well as looking after his other
duties. The boards, at least so Huron South
found out, cannot proceed to make plans with-
out the inspector's approval. HSDHS Chair-
man Larry Snider contended the local board
should have been working on an addition
months ago but it was forced to sit back and
wait.
During the next two weeks
the h u s ti e and bustle of the
Christmas season will be car-
ried on amid the sounds of the
old familiar carols and the
cheery ditties which combine
with thoughts of joy and antici-
pation to make this the most
wonderful time of the year, des-
pile the extra work it entails
for most.
However. as our society be-
comes more competitive and
commercial it is perhaps only
natural that this time of year
brings forth those who would
condemn the attitude of many
people and the charges of
Christmas becoming too com-
mercialized are the topic of
many conversations and ad-
dresses.
In some instances there is
sou n d basis on which these
charges can be made, but it is
unf a i r they be made on the
grounds of a comparison with
the simple celebrations of past
years. A Christmas card scene
of a faM ily bundled up in a
cutter heading across the fields
to grandmother's house for
Christmas may stir up nostalgia
I would like to discuss WO
features of Onterio's trereene
de ue economic development
since the Second World War,
which are seldom compared,
but which have had a profound
influence on the social and ecO-
nornic life of this province.
I refer to the growth of the
provincial network of highways
and roads, and to the develop-
ment of our electric power re-
sources to serve the needs of
our expanding popelation. Both
have been major elements in
the transformation that has oc-
curred in this province in the
Oast half century and particu-
larly during the past two de-
cades.
And I would like to suggest
that the se developments —
highways and roads for vehicles
and "highways of power', —
have paved the way for con-
tinued growth in the future.
In the postwar period, the
increase in mileage of all types
of roads in the province has
been remarkable. The total has
increased about 13,000 miles —
from approximately 73,000 to
86,000. In addition, thousands
of miles of roads have been
improved to provide for the
rapid increase in population,
motor vehicle registrations and
motor vehicle usage since the
end of the Second World War,
401 SHOWS GROWTH
Our experience with Highway
401, which has been virtually
completed between Windsor and
the Quebec border, illustrates
the growth of this province since
1950. It was originally designed
to handle an anticipated 35,000
cars daily, but counts now show
that, on some days, '78.000 ve-
hicles use the highway.
In rush periods, our engin-
eers have counted 4,000 ve-
hicles per hour travelling in one
direction in some sections. That
is why it has been necessary to
start building the 12-lane ex-
pansion and to reconstruct cer-
tain parts of the Toronto bypass
route.
What about the future? Our
department estimates that by
1980 as many as 180,000 cars
will travel this superhighway
in one day with as many as
10,000 vehicles per hour moving
in one direction in the heavily-
travelled sections.
In passing I would like to
paint out that this single pro-
ject has transformed, and is
still transforming, Ontar io's
economy. To mention a few
changes, new industries and
businesses have sprung up . . .
new patterns of commuter traf-
fic have emerged . . and the
development of many commu-
nities has been altered. In
other words, Highway 401 has
changed the social, work and
spending habits of people in the
most densely-populated section
of the province.
Now if you assess the impact
of our other highway projects
throughout the province since
the Second World War in ad-
dition to Highway 401, you will
see that we have come a long
way in a relatively short time,
I think we can be proud of our
accomplishments hut, at the
How does this proportion of academic
vs, vocational compare to the departmental ob-
jective? Apparently the department has not
established an "ideal" in regard to the division
of enrolment between courses but bases its
projections on actual development in centres
where choices are available to the student. At
the present time, according to departmental
statistics, 48% of the students are in arts and
science, 52% in vocational courses,
If that can serve as a reasonable guide,
the proportionate distribution of HSDHS stu-
dents in 1970 can be forecast. Of the total of
1100, about 530 students will be in arts and
science. If the grade nines of the four-and five-
year vocational courses still remain in the
home school, another 200 student places or a
total of 730 will be required by HSDHS at the
start of the next decade.
The obvious conclusion is that the pro-
posed plans for an addition will provide more
student places than will be required — some-
where in the neighborhood of two to three
classrooms. Multiply this by similar develop-
ments at Goderich and Seaforth, the other
sending schools, and you have six to nine class-
rooms over the requirement.
That might not be serious, however, in
view of the fact that the projected enrolment
is on the basis of existing population. If the
population grows, as doubtless it will, the stu-
dent places probably will be filled.
Now let's look at the Clinton picture.
If, by 1970, Huron South is sending some 570
students to the vocational courses there, one
can assume the other three schools involved
will have an average of 500 students each in
these courses. That makes an enrolment of
over 2,000 at Clinton, which seems to be an
unrealistic number.
How do we avoid that? Ask the depart-
ment of education.
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The handbook also adds: "When enter-
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come to a full stop or when entering the high-
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major road. If in doubt, give way."
Still another statement in the hand-
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right of way if there is risk of an accident.
When it comes to a choice between safety and
your right of way, choose safety."
That 'applies particularly during the
heavy traffic season which will accompany the
holiday period ahead,
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An elementary, but important, traffic
regulation should be given more publicity in
view of the increasing number of traffic acci-
dents at rural intersections, suggests a Stan-
ley township councillor.
Anson McKinley, HR 1 Zurich, pointed
out to ratepayers at his municipality's nomina-
tion meeting that the man approaching a rural
intersection from the right has the "right of
way".
"More and more serious accidents hap-
pen at rural intersections," noted the council-
lor. "Possibly through the press, people can be
advised of this rule and they will take note of
it. The official driver's handbook states the.
rule quite clearly".
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tinleS Established 1813
Advocate Established 1881
Aniaiganzated 101
Christmas Store Hours
a new home on the orem'ses,
15 YEARS AGO
Saturday, December 4 Wil-
liam Smith, Crediton, auctioned
the brick school house one and
one-quarter miles south of Cre-
diton knoWn as SS 2 Stephen.
An all-day bang-up show
marked the opening of one of the
best implement showrooms in
this district. Valentine Beck-
er's new international Harves-
ter building at Dashwood Was
crowded afternoon and even-
ing for movies, .speakers, en-
tertainers and dance.
Mr. arid Mrs, Harry Bailey
of Winchelsea are celebrating
their diamond wedding anniver-
sary December 23.
Ontario's first turnip club for
Junior Farmers held its
Achievement day in Exeter
Monday eight. Leaders are Ed-
ger Ctidniore, Oscar Tuckey
and Ross Doherty.
10 YEARS AGO
Mayor W. 0, Cochrane en-
tertained the Exeter Kinsmen
Club 'Thursday night with a
description of his trip to Enge
land and EtirOpe during the
Coronation period,
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for some, nut it is wholly un-
realistic in our space age.
So too must we realize it is
only natural other facets of
Christmas are geared to our
modern society; and to condemn
a "modern Christmas" is also
a condemnation of the progress
we have made in all walks of
life, and though it may be the
wish of some, it is in fact an
impossibility to revert to our
past for even one day.
But the observance of Christ-
mas is still a personal endea-
vour in which everyone has the
opportunity to express In his
own way the thanks for the Gift
which makes this the holiest of
seasons, and to foster a feeling
of peace and goodwill among
his fellow man.
To excuse ourselves from
this responsibility on the
grounds that Christmas has lost
its meaning In the hustle and
bustle of our modern, com-
mercialized society, is in fact
only admitting that as indivi-
duals we are unable to meet
the demands of the modern
world,
As Christians, living in a
Christian community. we have
the same opportunity to fulfill
our responsibilities as those
who have gone before, and in
fact it should be noted that many
Of us have a greater opportunity
due to our higher standard of
living.
Somewhere in your neighbor-
hood is a widowed pensioner
whose life would be brightened
immensely with a small gift or
remembrance at this gift-"giving
season, or perhaps only a visit
and a cheery word would be the
most appreciated gift one could
give.
Around the corner may be a
large family where Santa Claus
may find it difficult to find
enough toys or needed wearing
apparel to fill the stockings On
Christmas eve. Could you help
out there?
Local service clubs usually
engage in preparing spec lel
treats for those in need, and if
your 'neighborhood does not have
any such people, these gentle-
men would be happy to take your
donations,
The Huron County Children's
Aid Society certainly has places
to use yOur donations and Mrs.
Frank Eingland Mild be con-
tacted in this regerd. And toe,
perhaps someone litirotivieW
could be remembered this year:
And. Of' course, there are the
many national organizations set
up to aid Wage unfortintetes in
Other nations and a 118( Of ed-
dresses can be found elsewhere
On. this page, But don't s end
toys, because these children
havenot the strength to enjoy
such things, Alt they ask is softie
food to nourish a frail and sickly
body, Can they be denied?
AS we embark non the
Christmas season, let tis take
time to consider its true mean,
ing and the many ways In
We Can make it 001110 alive
thitcgh a eel feset Isfyi deed,
"'Whereas ye have done it
auto one of the least of those
my brethren, ye have done it
We Me."
GRAND BEND
Corner' of Highway 21 and 83
Phone 138.237'4
50 YEARS AGO
The farmers and farmers"
sons of the country to the east
of Exeter last week entered on
a slaughter of English sparrows
with the result that no less than
13,083 of these destructive
birds were icilled,
Mr. J. A. Stewart took a load
to London in his car one night
last week, It is not often safe
to start out with an auto the sec-
ond week in December.
The EpWorth League of James
Street Church elected officers
for the next year. President is
W. S. Cole; vice presidents,
Miss 0. Gould, Miss Jennie
Hardy; secretary, Hubert
JOneej treasurer, Joe Davis.
A delegation from the Lib-
rary Board consisting Of if,
Huston, I, R. Carling, J. A.
Stewart, N. D. HurdOn and W. 0.
Weekes, waited on Council ask-
ing for a grant of $900 to pur-
chase a Site for the Carnegie
Library.
25 YEARS AGO
The large hardware store of
tonthron 81 Drysdale, Hensel',
was broken into and $500 worth
Of merchandise stolen.
Gerald Paul, Leon Paul and
Bill Sweitzer of Kirkton won
first prize at the Patricia Thea-
tre in London last Wednesday
night in the ten Soble'S arta-
tenr prograrn.
Two jack rebbit drives thiring
'tile past. week by rnerebere Of the
Exeter auti Club have resulted
In bagging; 318 jacks,
Mr. Wilbert Martin, who re-
cently diepoSed Of his reelderice
on Albert St, has purchased
from Dr. Andersen a lot on
Main St, between or. Anders,
sows te8iflonee end Mrs:, Fite
ton's- 'property, lie will erect .g tirg t gi;?.g rx ttg a?.g CVAtOk rs