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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1965-11-25, Page 5• A new roof for the high school The completed exterior drawing of the new addition to the South Huron District High School was presented at a special meeting Thursday evening between members of the board and council representatives of the eight participating municipalities. The new area shown at left will include a 3,000 square foot library area, a double gymnasium and a double automotive shop. The board is waiting approval of the municipal councils before proceeding with the calling of tenders. The estimated cost of the completed project is in excess of two million dollars. The architects are Page and Steele of Toronto. 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Representative EXETER Tel: 235.0395 NM*: '269 with trade ULTRA-VISION 4400 Exquisitely styled Contemporary console a: with neat, modern lines and tastefully matched grill cloth. 30" W, D, 321.1" H. RUSSELL Times-Advocate, November 25, 1965 Page 5 exclusively by Bob Chaffe Q. Stanley, and Kenneth Stewart, reeve of McKillop. The choice will be made by members in a roll call vote at opening of the January session. Brig. F. A. Clift, reeve of Bayfield, was the only councillor to announce retirement, and he hoped to return "in a couple of years or so." Brig. and Mrs. Clift expect to travel extensively in the coming year. Warden Webb, who is reeve of Stephen, said he would not be back "unless something wonder- ful happens." He has asked that some member of his township council accept nomination as reeve. Reeve Clifford Dunbar of Grey, who opposed Mr. Webb for the 1965 wardenship, expressed the views of council members in commending the warden for the able manner in which he had con- ducted business. "We have enjoyed your hu- mor," he said; "it has relieved many tense situations. It has been to our advantage as you represented the county during your various activities in other municipalities, and we agree you did a good job. We do not know if you intend to return, but we know your interest in good pro- jects for the interest of the public will continue. We really enjoyed your chairmanship of council and your participation in its committees." After thanking Mr. Dunbar for his kind words and also his co- operation through the year, Warden Webb continued: "Coun- cil must continue to investigate the possibility of changes in this county, not being panicked into them or pressured into them. I believe strongly in the county form of government, and believe it best serves the needs of all our people, but future councils must be prepared to meet changes where beneficial to the people, provided they do not cause any financial hardship. "Next year's council will likely have a busy year. The work continues to increase each year, and' the plowing match will make more work for all members of council. "I said last year if any mem- ber of Stephen council was nomi- nated for reeve I would not oppose him, and I hope one will be no- minated. "I hope when the history of Huron is finally published I will still be able to read it, and if not, that some member will read it to me. This has been a goal for eight years in council. "I thank our staff — a wonder- ful group of people. I have come to appreciate them more. Mr. Berry has been most efficient, also Bill Hanly. My best wishes to you all, and I hope you have successful nominations and elec- tions. My best wishes to next year's warden." In calling upon new members to speak at the close, the warden found he had a list of 10: Gordon Boyd, deputy reeve of Ashfield; Clarence E. Boyle, reeve of Ex- eter; Brig. F. A. Clift, reeve of Bayfield; W. C uthill, deputy reeve of Seaforth; Rev. J. P. Gandon, deputy reeve of Exeter; Wilmer Hardy, reeve of Colborne; Har- old Robinson, deputy reeve of Howick; Robert Squire, deputy reeve of Goderich; Duff Thomp- son, reeve of Clinton, and George Wonch, deputy reeve of Clinton. Mr. Gandon, hurrying away to attend a meeting elsewhere, left a suggestion that the Canadian and Ontario flags be flown in the council chamber instead of the two now there — Union Jacks. Reeve Clift made some ob- servations upon the regional gov- ernment proposal and the pos- sibility of the county taking on additional responsibilities. "I do think," he said, "we are moving to the time when the county will be taking more responsibilities. I have no fear for the future. I would agree with Mr. Berry's report, well worded, that some local functions will move to the county level, and that will be good, but it will be gradual. All four candidates for the wardenship cited their experi- ence in township and county coun- cils. Reeve Stewart Procter said it is 13 years since Morris has had a warden. "I expect to have some worthy opponents," he said, "but we are the best of friends and intend to continue that way." Reeve Tom L e ip e r entered Hullett council 16 years ago and has been in county council six years. It is 22 years since Stanley was honored with the wardenship, Reeve Ernest Talbot said. Reeve Kenneth Stewart said he was in the unique position of re- presenting McKillop and playing host to the plowing match. "I have had requests that I allow my name to stand for the wardenship," he said. "I am in hopes that this large event coming to Huron will show the people of Ontario and neighboring provinc- es and states what we have to offer in Huron — good land, good roads, Hydro and abundance of water and that our towns will gain some industries, very ne- cessary for Huron. I have served in council for six years. I have discussed with my wife and fam- ily whether I should take this step, and they agree I shall have the time necessary to do the job." "It could happen again" en- gaged the attention of county council at opening of the No- vember session as the recent power blackout came up in the report of EMO co-ordinator W. Stuart Forbes. Although suggest- ing portable generators as a possible solution to the problem in event of a recurrence, Mr. Forbes warned that "each in- dividual must think about it and make some separate provision for these problems." "Thirty years ago we were self-sufficient, heating with coal," said Reeve Elgin Thomp- son of Tuckersmith. "Has the committee any ideas of what would happen in the case of along blackout?" "I think you will find the gov- ernment can supply organization, equipment and knowhow," Mr. Forbes replied, "but the plan boils down to the individual and what he has prepared for himself. If this was a long blackout you would have to revert to the condi- tions of 25 years ago. I think the portable generator is the ans- wer to a power failure. This would give you the normal service you have with Ontario Hydro. This service cannot be supplied by any organization, because it is costly, and each individual must plan. If you get into dire straits there will be assistance from elsewhere, but the initial part in emergency rests with the individual. We have to know what to do and do it." Council in two hours heard the reports of Clerk-Treasurer Berry; County Assessor A. A. Alexander; Mrs. M. L. Clements, county librarian; Miss C. Mc- Gowan, Children's Aid local di- rector, and that of Mr. Forbes. At noon adjournment the Ca- nadian and Ontario flags were formally raised on staffs at south end of the county building, with property chairman Elmer Hayter in charge. As the sitting ended, Reeve F. A. Clift of Bayfield pro- posed flying the Union Jack on the roof instead of leaving that staff bare, inasmuch as "the Queen's business is conducted in the courtroom." Mr. Forbes in his report said the auxiliary police operation has been "most successful." An ex- ercise the previous day was at- tended by 1'7 auxiliaries and four police chiefs. A member of the Exeter detachment had obtained 100% on examination, "We cannot enlarge the force at all," Mr. Forbes stated; "it is one man per constable, but they are taking a large part with the municipalities, and some municipalities are paying them. We do not have money in EMO to pay them. We have lost only three men, of whom one is now a regular constable in Strathroy, so the type of training evidently is acceptable to other municipali- ties. "The Bell Telephone Company is being integrated into the emer- gency plan, and there will be con- tinued uninterrupted service as part of our communications sys- tem throughout the county. "Regarding the announcement of OPP taking over municipal forces, I think that will be a long time in the future, and not feasible at present. A county-wide police force would be better than a more or less absentee body. The num- ber of municipalities with 10 or fewer police is very large.I think our auxiliary police will be able to carry on for some time. "In a declared emergency area, it is provided that the prime minister may control and direct traffic, electrical energy, accom- modation, food and clothing, wel- fare services and water supplies. We should have some plan from them. Amendments to our Volume 2 may be needed to tie in with the provincial government's way of thinking. "There has been no explanation yet by any of the experts, con- cerning the power failure the other night. If it had lasted long- er, we might have been in a bit of trouble. All our auxiliary po- lice were alerted and were poised to go into operation after consul- tation with the warden." a at _ .., tl fI - N" 77°' screen, 0 ,,, . fS 72%2 lbs., Si perfect for the den. ONLY '139 A a EMO report to county .on power break, year's work Four members of this year's county council, four-fifths of the agricultural committee, are can- didates for the wardenship in 1966. Just before close of the November session, Warden Glenn Webb called upon intending can- didates to make known their in- tentions. 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