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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1964-12-03, Page 16"44 .._.icy{.4!) By MRS. HAROLD DAVIS ....this is of INTEREST ! ..„ eeee eeee. SAVINGS ACCOUNTS URBANITE VESTMENT 'ERTIFICATE Page 16 Times-Advocate, December 3, 1964 Hold election for school trustees Hensall settles dust --Continued from front pege would nie9 beVe to previde the same service to other Inlet, neeepe :and he didn't know how this could lee done. Ernie Davis reported.to coun- cil that snow fences had been erecteel and several trees had been cut down. Council gave him perreispiore to cut down other trees, but to keep track of them and replace there in the spring. Clear air over finances at Hay eigeatieres of Miss Ellis ,and Mre. JPYnt from the library bogrd, Agreed to Purchase e new $240.50 tePeWeiter, Granted' a building permit to Harvey Keys to build a shed on his Queens Street property. BAD WIRING Knight reported he had in- spected the town hall wiring service and found it in a"faulty condition", recommending that it be completely rewired by an electrical contractor. "Even the fire siren is af- fected and will not sound at times," he explained. He was asked to make the necessary arrangements to have the work done. In other business, council: Learned the OWRC had found waste from the lagoon reach- ing the water course and asked for the conditions to be im- proved. Were told that the requested flashing signal light at the main intersection was not considered necessary and the department asked that one of their officials be given an opportunity to ex- plain the matter to council. Accepted with regret the re- Hay title back at Brucefield George E. Vincent (left) of Cockshutt Farm Equipment, offers congratulations and present the Cockshutt Trophy to Wilber E. Keyes, RR 3, Seaforth, who won the world hay title. His entry placed first in the World Championship hay competition at the Royal Winter Fair. Reserve champion was Russell Dallas, of Brucefield, who was world champion last year. In 1962, Robert P. Allen, another Brucefield area farmer was the winner. was becoming increasingly herd to get. Councillor Lloyd Hendrick pointee out that the township received Tess than $100,in taxes frem a hundred acres, .and there was greater costs each year. He said that "if farm produce prices went up with other costs, then it would be possible to do all these things demanded of the township." Hendrick wondered out loud if a more economical way of re-building roads might not be to draw in the sides of the road and build up the centre, "It would be rough fora while," he noted, "but it would be less expensive than a sand-fill cush- ion which has been used." Councillor John Tinney also supported this idea, in order to avoid the high cost of a sand- fill. Councillor Joseph Hoffman stated that the purchase of the new grader was a wise move, since it would do a better job on winter roads. "I don't know why the bridges on our sideroads have to be 58 feet wide," said Hoffman. "Half of that would be enough. They tell us we should build for the future, not the present. But if there's going to be that many more vehicles, the sideroads are not going to be as private for some people." Zurich school site. He said that tenders are called ter an add!- lion of two penis, plus gym- patoriere, with the cost in the neighbourhood of el20e000. plc), sing date for the tenders is, December 3, Leopard Erb suggested hav- ing financial statements printed and distributee ahead of time in the 'future so they mild be stud- ied before nomination meeting, He praised Mr, Brokenshire for the good Job done on the echoed books for 1.7 years, and noted the board was lucky to have another good secretary, D. L. O'Brien, now. Ian McAllister stated his be- lief that everyone should serve in the community in some capa- city during his lifetime, al- though he did not think this should be a life-time sentence. He described progress on expropriation proceedings for the property near the school, and gave some comparative fi- gures for the three municipali- ties included in the area. Assessments for Hay Town- ship, $2,450,000; Zurich, $435,- 000; Hensall, $1,000,000. Enrolment for Hay Township, 225 pupils; Zurich, 80 pupils and Hensall, 180 pupils. He stated that the assessment per pupil averaged out to about $10,000 per pupil in Hay, and only $6,000 per pupil in the two villages. "It means," said Mr. McAllister," that 63% of the assessment goes to educate 45% of the pupils." from increased week during tee past year had resulted in him getting behind with the work of the tewnehip. As of the end of September, Mr, Brokenshire 1184 reline quished the job of eecretary- treasurer of the school board, and by devoting his time to the township had brought things up to date. "I expect," said Mr, Broken- shire, "that if in 20 years, only one slip occurs, then we should be forgiven - if not on earth then surely in heaven." He accepted complete blame for any reie-handling of the township's busines s, stating that it was no fault of council, and that it was the newspaper's duty to bring things of this nature before the public. In 1944 Mr. Brokenshire managed the work of the tele- phone system, the village of Zurich, the Township of Hay, the water system and hydro system, as well as the work of the township school area. "At that time," said he, "it was quite possible to cope with all of these. But the work in the past couple of years has increased terrifically." Reeve John Corbett made a brief explanation of the financial situation, and stated that ecoun- cil is not asking Whitney to take the blame." All members of the Hay Township School Area Board were present. Elmer Rowe, chairman noted the change of location of the school from the township as first decided by the board, to an addition at the CLEAR AIR F allowing a question about the financial statement from the audience, Whitney Brokenshire, clerk of the village for over 20 years, explained how pressures GB candidate opposes Stephen meeting Hays approves court reporting Huron County Magistrate Glenn Hays, Q,C., said Friday he was, on the whole, pleased with the court reporting of the Huron weekly press. He made the comment while addressing the annual meeting of the Huron County Newspaper Association at Zurich. "The newspaper is supple- menting the purpose of the court," he said, "which is basi- cally associating wrong doing with unpleasant results." It should follow, he said, that the community should be a bet- ter place by such reporting. He sympathized with the edi- tor who is constantly asked by the accused to leave their names out of the paper. Robert Shrier, vice-presi- dent of the Goderich Signal- Star, was elected president for 1965; Robert Wenger, of the Wingham Advance-Times, is vice-president. Wilma Dinnin of Grand Bend was renamed sec- retary. Host for the meeting was this year's president, Herb Turk- heim, publisher of the Zurich Citizens News. Members en- joyed a tour of his recently renovated plant before the ban- quet at the Dominion Hotel. During the business session, some of the ladies enjoyed a tour of the Eisenbach Museum, Grand Bend. Attending from The Times- Advocate were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Southcott and Morley Chalmers. area south of the village would be. He said he'd like to see the reeve press for establishment of a health unit along the Lake Huron Shore. Mr. Plumb spoke again stat- ing that on the night the Riot Act was read he had seen things that led him to believe that if things had been done differently, "we would have avoided that bad publicity." Not there, but recalled Acclamations tor Reeve John Corbett Deputy Reeve Delbert Geiger and the council of Hay Township re suit ed Friday afternoon, when that municipal- ity's nomination, meeting was over, Councillors are Joseph Hoff- man, John Tinney and Lloyd Hendrick. There were five nominations for the four seats available on the new Hay Township School Area Board: Ross Turnbull, Elmer Rowe, Ian McAllister, Leopard Erb and Carl Oes- treicher. All five men qualified and an election will be held to choose four of them on Monday from 9:00 to 6:00. The two attaining the highest number of votes will be elected for two years, the other two will serve for one. Clerk W. H. Brokenshire pointed out that some Stephen residents are eligible to vote in the election. These are rate- payers in the former union school sections 13 and 15. One is in the Smokey Hollow area near Lake Huron and the other is west of the Exeter cemetery. All of the candidates are pre- sently on the board. As of Jan- uary 1 the board expands to seven members, but one comes from' the village of Zurich and two from the village of Hensall. Under the jurisdiction of this new board will be all the ele- mentary education in the town- ship - involving about 500 chil- dren. Whitney Brokenshire, clerk- treasurer of the township, acted as chairman for the public meeting which followed nomina- tions. Reeve Corbett reported on the drains and roadwork being done in the township, including a test mile-and-a-quarter of new road which had been built up at considerable cost to dis- cover the results on snow- plowing. The Township, he said, purchased a new grader, with greater horsepower, for more efficiency in plowing snow. Delbert Geiger, the deputy reeve, reported on certain parts of county work, noting that not much detail was needed owing to the good coverage of county news in the weeklies, as well as the London Free Press. Geiger commented on the in- creased cost of gravel, and the need to enter a program of hard-surfacing, since gravel Mayor-elect cites hazard "I think the finances are in a sound position." That statement was again made at the Usborne Township nomination meeting, but the ori- ginator of the words was not present. Making the statement this year was acting treasurer, H. H. G. Strang, who noted that they were the ones with which the late Newton Clarke so often concluded his annual treasur- er's report. The loss of the veteran trea- surer, who died on September 5, was audibly expressed by most speakers, and silently marked by all present in a two- minute silence requested by chairman Clayton Smith. The name of N. G. Clarke appeared on the annual state- ment prepared by Strang, and he told the audience it was the 35th consecutive year that the statement carried Mr. Clarke's name. While many fine tributes were paid, road superintendent Wil- liam Routly probably expressed the feeling of most when he simply stated, "I miss him", adding that it was strange to come into the meeting without being greeted at the door by Mr. Clarke. Peter Dykstra is a patient in St. Marys Memorial Hos- pital. Mr. Howard Wright of Mit- chell spent a few days last week with Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Baillie and family. Mr. & Mrs. Herb Kercher of Mitchell visit- ed Tuesday. Mr. Poupore of New Lis- keard spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Dan Jarvis. The Boy Scouts sponsored a progressive euchre in Aber- deen Hall Monday evening. Prize winners were: Ladies' high, Mrs. Tom Coward; lone hands, Mrs. Wilfred Wilson; men's high, Jack Thomson; men's lone hands, C 1 ar enc e Switzer; lucky draw, Mrs. Myrt- le Doupe; lucky cup, Mrs. Eber Shute. SPECIAL CLASSES Carl Oestreicher recalled the heated arguments about the school problem and noted that action of the department of education in mid-summer had changed their thinking. He noted that education would not get cheaper, but that the township should want the greatest op- portunities pose ib 1 e for the children. He stated that the addition to the Zurich school would create what amounts to a central school. Oestreicher urged consid- eration of classes for excep- tional children, with specially trained teachers. Ross Turnbull pointed out that the department did not tell the board where to build, but only how many school boards would operate the school sys- tem. He had not favoured the addition to the Zurich school, and said that it might not be the cheapest plan, but that he would abide by the decision of the majority of the board. John Soldan reported for the Ausable Conservation Author- ity, that the delay in building the Parkhill dam had not been due to negligence on the part of the authority, but was due to delays in getting approvals from the two senior govern- ments. He noted that over 200,000 trees had been planted, and he suggested that small dams to hold up water in pockets was essential to conservation. Farm ponds are essential, he said. . . Now the authority must call tenders again. "Costs will now have to be based on about $1,900,000, we expect," said Hendrick, "and maybe the province and federal governments will not accept this. Our assessments will be about double what was originally expected." "H o we ve r," he went on, "we've already spent between $250 and $300 thousand, and if we do not proceed with the dam, then this money will be wasted." Councillor Joseph Dietrich reported on costs of gravel on road building in the township, which figures out to $1.39 a yard by the time it is on the roads. Councillor Cecil Desjardine spoke briefly noting the pur- chase of a new pick-up truck. Wilmer Wein, secretar y- treasurer of the Stephen Town- ship School Area Board pre- sented the financial statement of the school, which showed a reduction in surplus from $21,- 000 to $14,000 due to the pur- chase of two new school buses. Harold Fahner, chairman of the school board, predicted a central school in the near fu- ture, to serve the 360 pupils in the township. "We can have one of the finest schools in the area, even bigger than the Exe- ter Public School." Ross Brown, vice-chairman of the board, said that the central school idea was being forced on the rural areas, and the best thing to do was to begin negotiations as soon as possible. Ralph Weber and George Clarke both spoke briefly. —Continued from front page was being held on Thursday at which this would be discussed. As advantages near the pre- sent site: "we have 100 acres of land there; we have a lagoon system for sewage disposal; and there is a good labour pool in the area of Clinton. Also, said Hayter, at the centre of the county, it is the best loca- tion for transportation all round. He noted that the main ad- vantage to having the addition would be the ease with which patients of different physical health could be separated, and a happier atmosphere kept for those who were well. Councillor Ed Hendrick, who has spent six years on council, stated his appreciation of Reeve Webb's leadership during that time. He has been on the Au- sable River Conservation Au- thority for the six years, and for the past three has been on the executive, He noted that the purchase of land was not going forward as swiftly as in the past, mainly because new methods of farm- ing have made more land till- able. Hendrick related that original cost of the Parkhill dam had been estimated at slightly over a million. After definite engi- neering the cost was nearer $1 1/2 million. Then tenders were called and the lowest one was for $1,277,000 (without en- gineering fees, etc.). With delays in getting appro- val from the senior govern- ments, eventually the deadline beyond which the tender price was not binding, was passed. Exeter's mayor-elect, Jack Delbridge, made his first public appearance Monday, when he was called on to say a few words at the Usborne Township nom- ination meeting by chairman Clayton Smith. After congratulating the township candidates, Delbridge aired a pet peeve in regard to trees being planted so close to highways. "They should at least be back at the fence line," he stated. He told the meeting there we're a lot of motorists killed in cars which slammed into trees and said people would probably be amazed at the pro- perty damage done in such acci- dents, let alone the number of fatalities involved. He suggested Usborne Reeve Archie Etherington and his own reeve, Derry Boyle, could pos- sibly broach the s ubject at county council. Incidentally, Delbridge was more than an interested on- looker at the meeting. He has a farm in Usborne township and signed the nomination pa- pers for one of the council incumbents, Ward Herm. The latter, similiar to Delbridge, has both a home in Exeter and property in Usborne Township, and both live in Exeter. "I get to fight the winner!" ADMIRE COURAGE Mrs. Emery Desjardine sta- ted that although when she and her husband vacationed in Wes- tern Canada this autumn, the riot was the first thing men- tioned everywhere they went, she felt it was not all adverse publicity. "Some other communities admired the courage shown by Grand Bend. It indicated to peo- ple that Grand Bend was not willing to permit people of a certain nature to come in and run the town." She commended council on work on Highway 21, and on plans for developing the green areas at the main corner. "I would suggest," she said, "that any organization with money to spend should help council with its plans to beautify this area." Campbell Chapman com- mended Grand Bend merchants who have purchased nine special lighting fixtures for the Christ- mas season, which will be erec- ted in the western part of the business district. Orval Wass- mann reported that there were 43 light bulbs in each one of these fixtures and they should prove attractive. Dashwood girl tops salesmen The top salesman in the re- cent SHDHS magazine sale s campaign has been declared and the honor goes to a Dashwood student, Margaret Salmon. The grade 12A student sold magazine and newspaper sub- scriptions and renewals total- ling $202.03. placing second was Norman Howey, son of the SHDHS board secretary-treasurer, E. D. and Mrs. Howey, Exeter. His total sales amounted to $150.50. This was only a fraction high- er than the third place finisher, Iris Marshall, K irk to n. The grade 12B student, who is editor of this year's Ink Spot, returned $148.88 in sales, Margaret Salmon also tied with Anna Hern, Exeter, for top salesman of The T-A sub- scriptions. Each sold six. Behind them was Clare Skin- ner, a 12D student from Credi- ton, who added five names to the subscription list. The students far surpassed their objective as total sales figure in the two-week cam- paign amounted to $7,660.00. —Continued from front page along Highway 21, noting some delay on completing the cables across the new bridge, while they awaited decisions on the water lines. He said he believed the park at the main intersection would be lovely, and that the new lighting now installed there was quite handsome. He reported on some exten- sions on lines in Southcott Pines Parkland Limited, including some on Riverside Drive (a new street in Southcott Pines), work on River Road, and new trans- formers put in to assist those with voltage problems, "Our power cost is at the maximum," said Mr. Chapman, "$49 per kilowat," He noted the lucky purchase of a billing machine from the town of Seaforth for $150 - a machine which when new costs about $7,500, and the assistance this machine was to the office staff. "We have an excellent staff," said, Chapman, "doing a com- mendable job. We have 878 customers, including 126 com- mercial; 369 regular residen- tial and 384 summer customers, plus 36 customers for electric heat." Dr. E. A. McMaster reported for the citizens water commit., tee, telling of the many hours spent trying to find an econo- mical water supply for the vil- lage, prior to the province's decision to buid a water line to London. Dr. McMaster pointed out that water would now be avail- able at a reasonable price. He said the OWRC wants them to estimate the growth in the area for the next 20 years, and it was important to discover what the prospects for water in the Exeter election — Continued from front page Boy Scout groups. Besides being "uncommon", the PUC race has another un- usual aspect in that it will see two former mayors contesting the two seats. R. E. Pooley, present chair- man, is one and the other is re- tiring mayor Eldrid Simmons. Simmons told the meeting he hadn't intended to run for any position, and said he would have "to check with the boss" before deciding whether he would stand. She apparently consented, be- cause he qualified. Simmons of course has been on the PUC through his position of mayor. Incumbent Murray Greene is another candidate and local realtor, John Burke, makes the fourth man. Fight for south 'home' CHOOSE TRUSTEES The Exeter Public Scho ol board was filled without cause for election. bale Gould and Jack Pryde were named to fill the vacancies created by the retirements of W. G. Seldon and Ray Fra.yne. Heti:mit-1g members are Ross Tuckey, Herm Dettmere Wil- liam Huntley and Clarence Mc- Donald. along these lines• as "it is a wonderful thing to see what kids can do with a little push". He based his opinion on seeing what students have accomplish- ed in the occupational classes at the Clinton vocational school, "This is a wonderful chal- lenge for school boards," he added. Hicks also told the audience that 45% of their tax Money goes to education and he could fore- see no reduction in this figure. In fact he predicted further increases. It was explained that with such high educational costs, it was a benefit to the taxpayers to push children along with extra help if possible so they would spend fewer years in school. — Continued from front page school students and this meant that many of them had to stand outside in the cold for close to half an hour awaiting the bus. He said the added cost of the plan would amount to $160 per month. "Why do the kids have to stand outside?" questioned Russell Ferguson. Lynn explained that dismissal comes at 4;00 p.m. and it has been found that some sttidents missed their bus if they were allowed to remain 'nth° school. lie also noted the teachers "have a lot of work to do" and hinted it may be imposing on them to make them Supervise for another half hour, although he added they were all co-, operating. The board chairman repotted some Of the 'teaohers stay at the sehOol to work until clbse to 6:00 p.m., while another ratepayer noted many of them Were at the school by 8:00 a.m. With the studehts arriving earlier and departing later, the teachers at the sehbol have had to supervise the children close to one full day more each week than What they had 'at their one= Mom schools: ;S'iw e e M77 BRITISH mowTqAcT, & TRUST HEAR REPORTS Following are some of the highlights Of the reports given by members of the council, School board arid appointed offi- ciels: Reeve Archie Etherington— Reported that Huron County Would put another surface teat on the St. Marys road to make it "srhoother". *Said Men were needed to work on the Interna- tional Plowing Match for 1966. "We heed men who will work hard, long Mere with no pay, and goodness knows there'll be lots drawing good pay and not working".: .Said it cost $12.90 a day to keep an inmate in the county nit costs less at the Royal York," he tone eluded. His final 'report was that the 'tax rate would probably remainunchangecteeXt years Councillor'Ward liern—Said tcrest for any number of days Minimums: $10D and 80 days. You can get full details'from any , of our 15 offices in Ontar io. A FACT ABOUT MONEY.: "Shin Plasters", those 25e bills last issued in 1023. got the name 180 years ago when currency of little value was printed on coarse paper and soldiers used the worthless bills as field dressings. Ilenee the name 'Shin Plastere. SAVINGS ACCOUNTS, or "chequitig" accotints, earn PA interest on the Minimum half- yearly balance. GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES, for long-terin inveatments, earn up to ,5114 6/0 'Interest. Minimunts1 WO and year. DEPOSIT laCtirtSi for 'short- term invesinielits, Oath 46/0 in- "the co mpony the shows lee% Interest in yours lint) OFFICE1 8TRA'TP011.1), Oiv TAM° By MRS. ROBERT RUNDLE Mr. & Mrs. Lloyd Brintnell, Ronnie and Donnie of Mother- well were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Brintnell and Terri. Mr. Fred Doupe attended the Perth County Municipal As- sociation Convention at Brod- hagen Wednesday. Mrs. Arthur Hopkins and Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Hazelwood were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs. Ted Brine and family of Base Line. Mr. & Mrs. Fred Doupe visit- ed with Mrs. Newton Clarke of Winchelsea Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. Wray Sweitzer and Barb Of Shipka were Sunday guests with Mr. & Mrs, Wm. Rundle and Larry. Mr. Arthur Hunter of London visited Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Riley and filthily. Mrs. Fred Harrison, Mrs. Roy, Harrison arid Debbie of centralla, Mr. & Mrs. Verne Smith and Vette. of Exeter were Sunday guests with Mr: & Mrs: ,Jack Smith and Mr's: Mar y Singh. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Webber *ekeweekend &este With theft. cotisine, Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Helfrich of Rochester, Ne Yak and visited with & Mrs. Mel Louth etidMee.White ford Switzer of Herniation See, day, glee dean tickay Of Harring- ton and Miee Steen Miller of StratfOrdi "students at Stratford Teadiete° College, are practice teething, at the Public School this Week. 8everal from the vicinity at- tended the Workshop on theNeev Curriculum in the St. MarYS United Church Sunday Oyetibie, & Mrs. John Wheeler Of Alma visited Thursday With & Mrs. George Wheeler. Miss Jean Copeland and Mrs, Oscar Brine attended the annual 'dinner for the correspondents and Staff Of the St, Mares jeetite nal Argus held In St. Marys United 'Church Thursday even- ing and also 'enjoyed the Die.. tures taken this peeteillieriebt by the t edy 'family While iii treat Britain and on the tontirietit, Mee. Kett Wilson field abinSb tatty at her home last week, Branch Manageni Barrett '425Street, Exeter Yeieph-olfe. 2356530 he had been hoping for an elec- tion, . .Gave a report of the snow removal in the township. CoUticillot Roy Westcott— Reported on the gravel situa- tion, noting that Cann's pit had run out at the preseet time, Councillor Ken Duhcan—Re- ported on weed control. Councillor Lloyd Ferguson— Said he had enjoyed his first year on council and gave a report on bridge and culvert construction. gereld Prout and Ken Simp- soft, retiring members Of the school board, reported satis- faction in theWark which the board had done, "I have had great satisfaction in sitting on a beard that bkoeght rural edu- cation up to par," PrOut corn- Merited, Toni elern, ecclaithed to of- fice for school boerd, .repotted he had attended 69 meetings in the year and added that chair- man Lynn had probably attended more. aim Stewart and Bee Pare sons, new members acclaimed, both spoke briefly, as did Mrs. M. ,Tory, Who has another year to serve in her two-year term. bite to her teaching job at Clinton, she was unable to Ate teed until the' meeting was al.. Most completed, °there reporting were; act- ing treasureti t H. G. Strang; tee collector, Ws, B.M. Woode; r oad etiperintelideht, W. J. Retitley; SHDIIS board repre- sentetive, Garriet Ilicke; ARCA Arid 'Upper Thames repreeelle tetiVes, Wellington brook and Clayton Smith. The litter was chairman for the meeting. OPPORTUNITY CLASS Mention was made of the suggested iiottortunity class?" for students requiring special help,. and Lynn 'said a than would be checking In the near future to determine how Ynany students would be candidates iOr such classes. Gerriet Hicks, beeed teotee tart'-treasurer, urged rate, payers to encourage the board Driver training — Contineed frotn front page Frank Hicks and Bob Mackie repreeented the squere dancers and explained the men wore' r- dinary oxfords, while the ladies had soft soles on their shoes. They said square dancers from throughout the district used school auditoriums and none had ever had cornplaitits about damaging the floors. it was suggested the dancers should wear running shoes. "I like to dance," member Roy Morena stated, "but I would bete like --- to dance in running shoes." The square dancers agreed, but said they Would try therri or sifniliar shoeS in an effort to curtail damage to the floor. In other business, the board: Accepted the resignation of E. D. liowey from the teaching staff. He will betome full time busitiess administrator on Jan- uary at a salaty of $8,066. Also accepted the resignation Of Miss E. MeTAVIsh froth the teaching stet, it is'effective Dedenaber