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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-11-04, Page 2Page 2 Times.Advocate, November 4, 1965 Break sod for new rest home Officials from all parts of South Huron County were on hand Saturday afternoon for the official sod turn- ing at the site of the new Blue Water Rest Home. Shown here sharing the spade is C. S. Atkinson, Senior Welfare institutions supervisor, Homes for the Aged Branch, Department of Public Welfare; Dr. C. J. Wallace of Zurich, the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Minister of Highways for Ontario; and Albert Kalbfleisch, honorary chairman. (T-A photo) Sod turning ceremony for new Blue Water Rest Home Diefenbaker receives hearty welcome here Study school costs Civic officials from munici- palities across South Huron were on hand Saturday afternoon for the official sod turning of the new Blue Water Rest Home. The site of the building is within view of Lake Huron approximately one mile west of Zurich. Cost of the proposed project is estimated at $626,000 and already the non- profit corporatioq has received a guarantee mortgage for $350,- 000 and a grant of $2,500 per bed from the Ontario Department of Welfare. It is hoped to raise the balance of the money through public subscription in the South Huron area. C. S. Atkinson, Senior Welfare Institutions Supervisor, Homes for the Aged Branch, Department of Welfare represented the On- tario Government at the sod turn- ing replacing the Honorable Louis P. Cecile, Minister of Public Welfare. In his remarks Mr. Atkinson commented on what he termed the outstanding feature df Itlie"projectea 'raid -foe the •aged. He pointed out that this represents the efforts of a broad cross-section of the local com- munity with the Board of Direct- ors representing seven different churches, the Zurich Lions Club, the District Chamber of Com- merce and others. He suggested this is proof beyond doubt that the whole of the local community is vitally interested in this project of caring for senior citizens of the area. Pointing out the need for homes such as this, Mr. Atkinson stated this will provide more than the necessities of life such as shelt- er, food, heat, light etc. but will provide such things which go to make up a full and happy life. He mentioned companionship — the antithesis of the loneliness which plagues so many elderly people; self respect resulting from the feeling that they are wanted; freedom of the nagging worries of financial problems; freedom of the fear of lack of care when unexpected 1 I ln e s s strikes; availability of spiritual guidance and help from their own churches; and availability of hob- bies, handicrafts and entertain- ment. Mr. Atkinson complimented the men who have taken the lead in order to make a rest home such as this possible. The new 65 bed home will be in three sections for, normal care, special care or bed care and se- nile care. The building will in- clude a chapel and ample grounds. The home will serve senior citizens over the age of 65 and will be interdenominational. The priority for accommodation will go to residents of South Huron while accommodation will be pro- vided for any resident of Ontario if there is available space. Charges to the residents will be kept as low as possible and it is expected that this will be $5.00 per day for the first year until a more realistic rate can be struck. It is hoped that it will be possible to lower this to$4.50 per day. In a brochure published by the committee it has been pointed out that there are 175 residents over the age of '70 with many others approaching this mark. At a banquet Saturday evening canvassers were told that a pro- posed addition to the home for the aged at Clinton proves that there is no competition between the two homes and there is a definite need for a project such as the Blue Water Rest Home. The committee has stressed that this project is not just for Zurich but for all residents of South Huron. Committees have been set up to look after fund In the minutes of a special meeting of council held recently there is an item which should be of interest to all. 'Moved that council refund the $50 to Brilce Cann ritich he paid for the band instruments and uni- forms'. Nuff said. * * * * Gerry Gingrich of Zurich was on hand at the regular meeting of the Lions Club Thursday even- ing to outline the proposed new Blue Water Rest Home. Seven new members were installed in the club at this meeting. * * * * High winds Saturday evening and Sunday morning made it al- most impossible to tell whether some damage was caused by the wind or pranksters on Hallowe'en night. Television aerials were blown over and several small branches were broken from trees in the area. * * * * Farmers have been working night and day, Sundays included in an attempt to complete their harvest and finish their fall plowing. * * * * Larry Snider is a man that really gets around in a hurry. He ferried a small plane to Win- nipeg over the weekend and was back on the job on Monday. Larry said he enjoyed the trip even if the heater in the small plane didn't work. * * * * All members of council and the mayor have indicated they will march in the remembrance day parade with members of the Canadian Legion on November 11. This year the service is be- ing held at Main Street United Church. The parade forms up at the Legion Hall at 10:30 a.m. * * * * Another special meeting be- tween council and the Canadian Canners is scheduled for Tues- day November 9. At the meeting between the two parties Friday plans for changes in the method of waste control were discussed but there was no discussion as to cost sharing. * * * At the meeting of the Court of Revision Monday evening only minor changes of assessment were discussed. Most were ad- raising in most sections of this area. Rev. C. A. Doyle in a blister- ing speech to the canvassers urg- ed them to think big when talking to people in regards to financial support of this project. He told canvassers that the people of this area have never thought big be- fore and yet they have had the best of everything from life. He urged all canvassers to make their personal contribution or sign their pledge card before ap- proaching anyone else in the area for contributions towards this project. justments where a business had changed hands or curtailed ac- tivities or had changed location. * * * * Several changes in street light- ing will be' made in the near future. Council approved a sub- mission from the Public Utilities Commission to install new light- ing in areas of need and use the older type lights which these will replace in other areas of the town. The cost of the project has been estimated at less than $1,000. * * * * The radar warning signs on the approaches to Exeter on High- way 83 have been removed and placed in storage following notice from the Department of High- ways. It is illegal to erect signs on the right of way of an Ontario Highway. * * * * The Bell Telephone Company has been given approval to install underground cable in the John Street area, "providing this is not placed under trees". This was the recommendation of works superintendent, James Paisley who pointed out that when a tree dies and there is a cable under- neath this it is very difficult to remove the stump. * * * * The town's levy for the Park- hill dam has now been paid. The amount of this is $343.35. Coun- cil held up payment of this earlier in the year but decided to pay it this time as they were committed to this. * * * * We hear tell George Rether was slightly upset this week when he discovered Liberal supporters had pasted a picture of Prime Minister Pearson over the large picture of Diefenbaker in the center of a wall plaque in the restaurant. Coffee club members and even George's wife had a good chuckle out of this before George made the discovery. * * * * Six boys have a total of 2'7 charges facing them as a result of incidents in Usborne Township October 24. One of the incidents involved a combine which was damaged when it was driven into a hydro pole and then left aban- doned on a concession road. The five boys charges in regards to Right Hon. John G. Diefenbaker arrived in Exeter Tuesday even- ing to the cheers of the largest crowd which had greeted him dur- ing his one day tour through Huron County. Although it was only a five minute stop Mr. Diefenbaker left the train and forced Vs way through the en- thusiastic crowd shaking hands with all in sight. At one point the crowd of over 300 people pressed so tight about him that he could hardly move and he threatened he would have to get back on the train im- mediately unless the people moved back. Signs supporting Robert Mc- Kinley, PC candidate for Huron were held high as were other signs which read simply, "he cared enough to come." Mr. Diefenbaker showed the strain he has been through during Hon, Georges Mcllraith, min- ister of public works, promised the town of Goderich $130,000 for improvements to Snug Har- bor in a move he says will "benefit the county of Huron", at a meeting of the Goderich Liberal Association in the Mait- land Country Club on Tuesday evening. Mr. Mcllraith said that once the improvements had been made Goderich would have the potential for a leading marina which will attract thousands of pleasur e craft from the United States. "This will mean a tremend- ous boost for the town and the county as far as attracting more tourist dollars are concerned," he said. Parking and dogs doggone problem Parking end dogs, two per- petual problehis of most muni- cipalities came under fire at the regular meeting of council Monday evening. According to reports neither of the two by- laws regulating these items are being obeyed and in some cases people are as much as "laugh- ing at the law". Council members questioned why thdre was apparent favorit- ism towards some cars with some drivers being allowed to park all morning in a two hour parking zone and 'get away with this. Double parking also came under fire and members charged that, "there is no other town in Ontario where the parking situa- tion is so bad". The double park- ing on Main Street was classed as "unnecessary" and "com- pletely out of hand". Councillor Ted Wright, chair- man of the police committee complained that many people have flatly refused to purchase dog tags this year and are, "as much as laughing at the law". He asked whether there is a way which these charges could be added to the property tax in order to collect this. The clerk was instructed to in- vestigate this situation and if this is possible to add these fees to the regular property tax. the combine incident are Doug Coward, Gary Sirnspon, Ron Clarke, Jim Carol, all of Us- borne Township and Larry Dob- son of Exeter. * * * * Slight injuries were reported as a result of a two car accident on Highway 83 about two miles west of Dashwood Friday. Peter Tornstra of Hensall and Douglas A. Johnson of Parkhill were the drivers of the cars involved. A car driven by Gary Overholt of Centralia struck a horse on Highway 93 about a mile east of the Staffs Cromarty road Thurs- day. The accident occurred at about '7:15 a.m. when visibility, was poor. * * * * W. E. Middleton, president of the 'Exeter coffee club' received a letter recently addressed in this manner from Dick Jermyn in Copenhagen. He will arrive back in Canada November 8 and is looking forward to hearing people speak English again. the last few weeks as the cam- paign grinds to a close. He ap- peared to lack a lot of the pep and enthusiasm he showed dur- ing his tour through Waterloo County in July of this year. His wife however appeared, if any- thing, more vigorous than she did earlier in the year as she follow- ed her husband from the train to meet his supporters. There was no time for political speeches in the tight timetable but Mr. Diefenbaker did take the microphone for a few mo- ments before leaving. After a brief thank you he commented, "now I have been all across Canada" and before pulling away predicted there is only one pro- vince in Canada where the Con- servative party will not gain seats. This, he said, was in Saskatchewan where the Conser- vatives now hold all the seats in the province. The minister said the federal government would provide all the facilities for small craft mooring if the town would go ahead and service the area for hydro and roads. "You have a marvellous spot here for a marina but this is of course up to you," he told the audience which included mem- bers of Goderich town council. The minister lent his full sup- port at the meeting to local Liberal candidate Mait Edgar. "We want Mait in a majority government after November 8," he said. "We must do away with the minority government because we have been faced with the responsibilities of govern- ment without the usual authority which goes along with it." Mait Edgar thanked the speak- er for pointing out the potential in the harbor at Goderich. "This will be just one more phase in the growth of Huron County," he said. He added: "We are living in a rich farming area. We should develop industries here to prp- cess these farm products and also develop extensions to our present industries." By MRS. ROSS SKINNER The Elimville anniversary service was held Sunday morning October 31 with a large crowd attending. Rev. Andrew Boa was the min- ister in charge. Mr. Robert Lam- mie of Centralia was guest and rendered two solos and the choir sang an anthem assisted by Mrs. Freeman Horne at the organ. Visitors attending the services and in the community for the day were: Mrs. Vera Miners of Winchel- sea, Misses Anne and Frances Johns of London with Mr. & Mrs. Howard Johns. Mr. & Mrs. Everard Miller and Elsie, Mr. Lorne Hern of Zion, Miss Margaret Johns of London with Mr. & Mrs. Philip Johns and family. Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Parkinson and family of Woodham with Mr. & Mrs. Lorne Elford and family. Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Bell, Mr. Wesley Venner of Hensall, Mr. & Mrs. Edward Johns and Karen with Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Johns and Larry. Mr. & Mrs. James Grinney and family, Mr. & Mrs. Keith Fraser and family of Science Hill with Mr. & Mrs. AllenJohns and Marilyn. Mr. & Mrs. Grant Skinner, Joan and Julie, Mr. & Mrs. Dal- ton Skinner and Sharen of Ex- eter with Mr. & Mrs. Franklin Skinner and family. Mr. & Mrs. Reg McDonald, Bob and Susan of Exeter with Mr. & Mrs. Everett Skinner and family. Mr. & Mrs. Ross Hunter and family of London with Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Hunter. Mr. & Mrs. Norman Jaques, Harry and Shirley of Zion with Mr. & Mrs. Ross Skinner and family. Mr. & Mrs. Howard Pym, Joan Brian, Elaine and Margaret visit- ed Sunday with Mr. Lobb of Clinton and with Mrs. Lobb, who is in the hospital.. Mrs. Wm. Routly attended the funeral of her cousin, the late Wm. Culbert of Kincardine Production problems patience please Due to production problems it was necessary to curtail the size of this paper. This necessitated leaving out many news features. Those still timely will be printed in the next issue of the T-A. Addition cost — Continued from front page science rooms, one classroom recovered from the old library, one new library, new special ac- tivity room, third gymnasium. The replacement portion of this project will give a science room to replace the agricultural room which will become a stair- well, one classroom lost to the cafeteria addition and one class- room lost to staff lounge. The project includes the fol- lowing alterations; administra- tion area to be reorganized, guid- ance area to be provided nearby, book storage space, boiler house expanded to heat capacity re- quired, cafeteria area and equip- ment to be increased, staff work rooms from present areas for staff, staff lounge from class- rooms at west end, incinerator where forge previously operated,. land water and sewers available, power supply to be increased at expense of municipality. Representatives of the archi- tects informed the board that plans would be ready to go to tend- er four weeks from this meeting and it would be four weeks before tenders were in. It was suggested that it would take from two to six weeks to get approval from the Ontario Municipal Board making it extremely unlikely that a start could be made before early in January. Doubt was expressed as to whether a contractor would wish to start a project of this size at this time of year. It may be that a start would not be made on construction until the spring of 1966. PERSONALS Mr. & Mrs. Elgin Adams and Mrs. Susie Devine, spent the weekend with Mr. & Mrs. Don Hendrick and Pamela, Owen Sound. Mr. Herbert Harlton, Miss Dorothy Harlton RN London, visited Saturday evening with Mrs. Baker. Mr. & Mrs. John Telma and grandson, Wisconsin, USA spent a week with Mr. & Mrs. John Kingma and family. Mr. & Mrs. Karl Guenther and family and Mr. Herbert Harlton attended a birthday celebration with Mr. & Mrs. Clyde Nicholson and family, Brigden. Weekend visitors with Mr. & Mrs. John Kingma were Mr. & Mrs. Auke Talma, Brampton; Mr. & Mrs. Toornstra and fam- ily, Hensall; Mr. & Mrs. Cliff McDonald and family, Exeter. Mr. & Mrs. Verne Sharpe and Eleanor, Mr. & Mrs. Harry Shep- pard visited Jack Miners' Sanc- tuary at Kingsville recently. Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Jacob Rata, Mrs. Lamport and Mrs. Harry Sheppard visited with Mr. & Mrs. Chris Baumgarten at Bothwell Monday. In area Canada is about forty times the size of the United King- dom, has just over one-third the population. — Continued from front page he is in favor of education, he pointed out that the people of the municipalities must be given oth- er services as well. He stated that there are many residents with limited incomes and they must be given adequate services such as good sidewalks, roads, and sewers. Councillor Wooden suggested that even if a delay is caused, the senior levels of government should be petitioned in an effort to have them accept a greater percentage of the cost. He sug- gested that as Exeter assisted With the building of the Clinton school at the urging of the De- partment of education South Hur- on residents are now being penal- ized because of this co-operation. The suggestion to have repre- sentatives of all participating municipalities meet with the SHDHS board met with agree- ment of all of council and it is expected that a special meeting will be called in the near future. In tabling the request, for ap- proval of the increase, council- lors pointed out that this was not a refusal of the request but simply a delay until all other avenues can be investigated. The letter from the board to council members outlined the situation as follows; A project approved by the De- partment on April 21 estimated an addition at 1,321,000. and the local share to be debentured at 363,250. Accordingly, we sought your approval by letter on April 30 for an issue of 400,000. think- ing that there was a little room for rising costs of labour and material. But a significant change in the layout agreed to by the Board and the Department brought a re- vised estimate of 1,687,041. of which the debenture share would be 455,510. To that we added an estimate of 9,000. for financing and the Town of Exeter sought O,M.B. approval for the issue of 464,510. in debenture debt. When the O.M.B. insisted that your ap- proval be given for the increased amount, we sought your aid on July 30. Meanwhile, the Department of Education in Toronto re-studied the project and agreed to re- visions considered desirable by the Board and the architects. On July 14 the proposal was sent to Ottawa for approval under the Dominion-Provincial scheme. A copy of that letter with the Ottawa approval number was received in Exeter on October 6. The estimated cost accepted at both levels of government had risen to 1,851,874. and the local share to be debentured by Huron South District is estimated at 512,837. Moreover, the costs of financing must be borne at the local level and could be 10,000. Until tenders are called we are not in a po- sition to know how accurate is this estimate of cost. For these reasons, it is neces- sary for the Board to ask the municipalities to approve a de- benture issue of $550,000. and the consent of the Ontario Municipal Board will again be required. The detail e d drawings are scheduled for completion by the end of November, the tender call for December, and the construc- tion will require a year and a half. So much is written and spoken Grant approved In the latest list of centennial grant approvals the Township of Biddulph will be granted $840 toward the development of muni- cipal park facilities at a cost of $2,520. these days of the need for in- creasing educational facilities to meet the "challenge of the space age" that further labouring of the point would be tedious. But there are salient points in the local situation that need, to be stressed. 1. We have a student accom 4- moda,tion problem. The school enrollment is rising about in line With our best estimates--not quite as fast as Clinton anticipat- ed and a little faster than our 1963 estimates. We have inform- ed Central Huron that by Sep- tember 1967 we hope to be able to accommodate most of our o wn students, and they, in turn, have planned a modest addition to their establishment to an estimated 1500 pupil school. We can hardly delay when the school population is already here in numbers sufficient to justify temporary buildings to accom- modate them. The government- rates maximum capacity of SHDHS is 670 students and at the end of September 851 were regis- tered. The four portable class- rooms do not solve the population problem for this year let alone next year when our projected en- rolment is over 900. 2. The Financial Situation is not desperate. (a) Under the Dominion-Pro- vincial Plan, 75% of a project approaching two million will be returned to the local board. The letter of approval accepts its share as 1,339,037. (b) The Municipal Loan As- sistance Program has made available to us 187,699. which will bear an interest rate lower than we could hope to obtain by ourselves and 25% of the amount is forgiven. (c) The present financial burd- en of the school will be lightened in 1968 when the last payment is made on the original debenture. That issue has required an annual payment of approximately 40,000. --equivalent to 2 1/2 mills. (d) Interest rates and building costs are both high. Unfortunately neither is within our control and few commentators are expecting them to drop even in 1966. The architects have warned that de- lay could add another 10% to the cost. For some of us who have struggled through the ups and downs of this project over the last two years the outlines are fairly clear in retrospect: --the Department of Education did not want a small academic addition to South Huron while a giant complex developed in the centre of the county; --the Department did not want a modified Vocational addition which would be handicapped by limited facilities and personnel while the transportation prob- lems would remain; --the Department planners and the Federal government favour a Vocational School at South Huron now and are willing to bear 75% of the cost. 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