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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1967-11-30, Page 3AT THE HIGH SCHOOL, By Ann .Creech Visit Toronto, enjoy movies DatalblaatiltiVelaZi FOR CHRISTMAS AT Is your business competitive? )3t.jr• To help provide goods and services at competitive prices, many Canadian businesses have enlarged or up-dated their facilities with the aid of IDB loans. If you need financial assistance to modernize or expand yourp business to improve its competitive position, ioterhaps an IDB loan can help you. Write or call for a copy of our booklet. INDUSTRIAL LONDON, ONT.:291 Dundes Street Telephone:438-9383 DEVELOPMENT BANK TERM FINANCING FOR CANADIAN BUSINESSES Phone 235-1331 .,eaacm attaLO,Li OleaatAtdWartiatti.a*-oare Repeat contest for Hay Exams begin to-morrow, Good luck to all! Bye! years back with holes in them," he stated, In his report, John Tinney in- dicated the installation of the furnace in the township hall had been completed, and said if the day had been colder those in at- tendance would have appreciated that fact more. He said a program of replacing culverts would carry on in the coming year, but rather than one or two major jobs costing $20,- 000 or so, the township would undertake to replace six or seven for the same price. QUESTION PROTECTION The matter of fire protection was raised by Wilf Mousseau, but it did not become an issue. He said he wanted to know where ratepayers stood in this regard. He was told Hay Township had offered Zurich a $900 re- tainer but this had not been accepted and Zurich had with- drawn protection to the town- ship. However, ratepayers can call brigades from Dashwood, Ex- eter, Hensall and Grand Bend. Reeve Corbett said the town- ship was willing to negotiate again with Zurich any time the village wished to do so. He also noted that the $900 offer was three times higher than the old retainer fee. Fergus Turnbull asked if council had considered using more calcium on the roads, not- ing this was a practice in Bruce County. He questioned if in fact more calcium would help hold the gravel better. He said he realized it was expensive, but also noted dust was detrimental to farm crops. It was reported by council members and road superin- tendent Karl Haberer that it would cost between $200 and $300 a mile to put calcium on the roads. ,-- Continued from front page In his opening remarks, Cor- bett indicated he didn't know whether regional government would be a good thing or not, noting that more delays would probably be encountered under a more centralized system of government. "We need more things ex- plained to us before we should approve it," he added. He also noted that the ad- verse weather had affected the township's work as well as the work of farmers. He said some township roads were in bad shape due to the weather and they would have to be put in shape, Geiger reported that when he started on council there was about 11,000 yards of gravel put on the roads, and council this year put on over 24,000 yards. "I still don't think they're standing up as well as they did a few years ago," he added. He also remarked about re- gional government and said he didn't think the provincial gov- ernment was ready for it yet. Campbell also admitted roads were in bad shape, having "gone to pieces" in the wet weather. He reported that it "is quite an experience" sitting on coun- cil and said every ratepayer should spend a year or two at it. "It takes more time than I expected," he reported. Roads were also mentioned by Hendrick, who questioned the advisability of large gravel trucks using the road. He said they drove the narrow roads into the ditches as the weight was far too great for most township roads. The new deputy reeve also questioned the need for two warble fly sprayings. He said warble flies won't be eliminated with two sprays anyway and felt one was enough. He also noted that the price of hides wasn't any higher even though they had fewer holes. "I think they were worth more afew Pick officers for resort group The annual meeting of the Grand Bend and Area Chamber of Commerce was held, Monday, when the new executive was installed. President Charles Tindall and secretary-manager Mrs. Ken Keller are seated, while standing from the left are: Paul Couse, treasurer; Mrs. Irene Kennedy and Ory Lemmon, vice- presidents. T-A photo clamation to the area school board and the report of the board was Given by Dr. Garnet Leitch, Zurich, He said he was very happy the mill rate had come down, adding the reduced school cost was due in part to "fairly good government grants" which he said were over 70%. The chairman of the board said they weren't too concerned about having to spend some of their surplus, because the board would be defunct next year when schools will be administered by a county board. He said he didn't know how the new board would be constituted but said he had heard a rumor that it would have 12 members. The ratepayers were told that more was being demanded of members of the teaching staff as they had to take more courses to keep abreast of the vast chang- es in teaching methods. "They have to work each year on new methods of teaching," he explained. Dr. Leitch explained the pres- ent kindergarten setup in the Zurich and Hensall schools whereby parents either have to bring their youngsters or pick them up. He said the practice of bring- ing students in on alternate days was being followed by some area schools and was working out quite well. He said this was something to consider. In his brief remarks, Oestrich- er said there would be another series of "growing pains" with the switch to a county board. Turnbull was not present at the meeting, nor was Herb Klopp, township representative on the SHDHS board. The latter was in Clinton where his wife had just given birth to a baby girl. Clerk Brokenshire said this was certainly "just reason for his absence" and read a report given him by Klopp per- taining to the school board's activities. SCHOOL REPORT Carl Oestricher and Ross Turnbull were returned by ac- Chamber at resort hear Ontario official, policeman Plaques were presented to sev- eral retiring officers for their services. These were James Dal- ton, Alyn Kemp and Joe E. Gunn. Times-Advocate, November 30, 1967 Page 3 Two changes in Stephen A Gymnastic Club, under the supervision of Miss L. Siegner and Miss M. Stapleton has been organized. New members are welcome. Basketball practice for senior and junior girls began last week. The school choir under the dir- ection of Mrs. M. Park has been rehearsing for some weeks now. The songs which they are learning this year are familiar tunes to all. New voices are welcome to join at any time. Practice is held every Thursday after school. Nov. 20 all the students who take grade 11 History, along with Mrs. Allingham, Mrs. Golding, Mrs. Park, Mr. Edgar, Mr. Hog- an and Mr. Singh journeyed to Toronto. They visited the Toronto mus- eum and had conducted tours of various parts of the museum. They also visited the Parliament Buildings where a history of the Ontario and Canadian govern- ments was heard, In the absence of the Hon. C. S. MacNaughton, Mr. Don Southcott spoke to the students and their teachers. The day was enjoyed by all, as it was both educational and informative. * * * * "The Loneliness of the Long- Distance Runner" was shown to Grade 11 students last week. They are studying this book as part of their course. Grade 12 students viewed "In- herit the Wind" with Spencer Tracey, which is part of their course this year. Centralia Farmers Supply Ltd. Groin • Feed • Cement Building Supplies Coal 228-6638 — Continued from front page "Everything is going to a county system. I'm afraid if we don't take more interest in local af- fairs, we soon won't have much say in how our money is spent," said the retiring deputy-reeve. In reporting on Huronview at Clinton, Hendrick said he felt that the Clinton home for the aged was getting too large and that if further expansion was necessary another unit should be built in the northern part of the county. He agreed with the county's latest decision in giv- ing a grant to the Bluewater Rest Home at Zurich. Hendrick said five Stephen pa- tients were now in residence at Clinton and that the actual total cost per patient per day is$5.49. Councillor Joseph Dietrich re- ported on tile drain loans and the warble fly spraying program. Starting in 1958 with a single loan of $700, the tile drain lend- ing program has grown by leaps and bounds to this year when $54,000 was loaned to Stephen farmers. The money is received on debenture from the provincial Court — Continued from front page fines as a result of charges laid in recent weeks by the Exeter detachment officers. Bill Belling, Exeter, paid a fine of $50 and costs on a charge of careless driving and Donald A. Clark, RR 3 Zurich, was fined $35 and costs of $35 on a charge of Improper passing. The latter had been involved in an accident on Highway 83 involving two ve- hicles. Mervyn Bell, RR 1 Hensall, was fined $25, for having liquor while under the legal age of 21. AtuoveroPuvvrwrasta-sai;us.901ez4ezogo-waviaz,wiruwzwi:was-ssiss tails of the new policing setup which had drawn complaints from Grand Bend residents because an officer is no longer stationed there during the winter months. Sgt. Fulton related that under the previous setup, an officer stationed in Grand Bend was ac- tually on call every hour of the day and every day of the week, al- though he was supposed to be working a 40-hour week. "The only way he could enjoy any time off was to leave town," he suggested, adding this was unfair for the officer concerned. However, Sgt. Fulton said that Grand Bend now enjoyed complete protection for every hour of every day and all they had to do was phone Zenith 50000 to get police assistance. He said it would take anofficer 20 minutes at the most to reach the resort once the call was re- ceived. "Unless you call, how can we help?" he questioned. However, speakers at the meet- ing suggested residents didn't like to call police because they had to become involved. Sgt. Fulton replied it was not necessary for citizens to be- come involved to the point sug- gested by some of the speakers. He said officers requested in- formants' names so they could check with them if in fact the of- ficers had trouble in reaching the location given by a caller. "Give us a chance to prove this system," he urged. A ti government at 4% and is repay- able over a period of 10 years. On the warble fly front, Diet- rich told the ratepayers that most of the provincial grants had been discontinued with only a subsidy being received on the wages of the inspectors. In 1967, 9,220 cattle were sprayed on the first trip. One farmer when queried by Dietrich on the success of a new type of spray, said he had been getting good results by just pouring it over the cattle. Cecil Desjardine, in comment- ing on the three mill increase in the 1967 tax rate, said it was due mainly to short term interest charges. These came from de- benture payments on the Stephen Central school and the Grand Bend addition along with tile drain debentures. In the latter case, these are paid by the town- ship to the province whenever they come due throughout the year and are redeemed from the farmer on their taxes. Stephen Dundas gave a run- down of the roads and gravel program. He said the bad country THE OLD MILL Pre Christmas Sale DeJong's road conditions were a com- bination of poor weather and the fact the township was unable to secure good gravel. "Here again, rain stopped us from getting gravel at our usual source at Sillery's pit in Us- borne." Harry Hayter, the township representative on the South Hur- on district high school board gave a report on the year's ac- tivities at the school. Wilmer Wein, secretary of the Stephen public school board gave a full financial report, showing an estimated deficit of the year of $13,084, leaving an accumulated surplus of $27,916. Chairman Ross Brown spoke briefly to the meeting. "I'm con- cerned about 1969 when ou r school administration is taken over by a county board. I'm afraid our tax rate will go much higher than it is now," were some of Brown's comments. Ralph Weber, a present mem- ber of the school board was re- elected by acclamation for a one year term. He was the only one nominated for the position. BAINTON LTD. BLYTH, ONT. 523-9373 CHOOSE FROM Pure Virgin Wool Blankets 10.25 CUT- RATE CLOTHING STORE Main Street, Grand Bend A 10% OFF all merchandise , • Allen ' s Ladies & Children's Wear The success of a Chamber of Commerce is dependent upon get- ting people involved, members of the Grand Bend and Area Chamb- er of Commerce were told at their annual meeting, Monday. "You have to involve people and have well-defined objectives and the three M's — motivation, manpower and money," stated Trevor H. Hamill, Ontario man- ager of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. He suggested members had to care about their community and while each had a limit to his cap- acity, there was no limit in one's moral obligation to try and help. Mr. Hamill explained that many of the problems associated with Chamber work are related to politics and the organization had to improve its relationship with governments at all levels. "Public opinion dictates gov- ernment action, and we have an opportunity to lead public opin- ion," he also suggested to about 70 persons present at the banquet. However, he said the Chamb- er had to explore new ways to lead public opinion to the goal of attaining a better life for every- one. "We all must take an active roll in presenting the voice of business to the people and the ,governments", he added. The speaker explained that the ideas some people had regarding the role of business suggested a considerable education program had to be conducted to make them aware of the facts of business practice. "If business doesn't lead then private enterprise will lose by default," he concluded. 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Mac- Laren, Bill Sturdevant, Peter DeJong, Ory Wassmann, John Payne Jr., MurrayDouglas, Hor- ace Begley, Rollie Grenier, Ed. Odbert, Peter Warner, Angelo Maruca. Sale Starts at 10.00 a.m. Fri. Dec. 1 to 9.00 p.m. and Sat., Dec.2 from 10.00 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. XMAS DRAW TICKETS AVAILABLE *,14t,IUt:4•ala•Pi:aygia,PiNitz-PiazAimpAits.vkaNwPgir..9iiirdalia,w,er4U2,4ximwits.Can Perfect Gift for the Child or Grandchild on your list GENUINE SHEEPSKIN TOYS 99c to 16.95 "They play havoc with the roads," Routly stated, "but we can't get any compensation". Also giving reports at the meeting were SHDHS board chair- man Ken Johns; Wellington Brock, chairman of the Ausable River Conservation Authority and Clayt Smith, representative on the Upper Thames. The latter also served as chair man for the ratepayers' meeting. Boy: "Since I met you I can't eat, I can't sleep, and I can't drink." Girl (coyly): "Why not?" Boy: "I'm broke." Gifting Ideas — Continued from front page that one ratepayer had complain- ed about trouble with county roads in the township, questioned if the same problems may come about with schools if they were admin- istered on a county level. Hern concluded the debate on the school issue when he said "the quicker we get the rooms on the school the better it Is", adding they were needed for the future good of the children. In answer to a question re- garding kindergarten, he said the board hadn't made a decision as yet whether the policy of last year would be continued whereby youngsters would be brought in full-time after Easter. "The kids have a right to it," he remarked. GENUINE SHEEPSKIN MUFFS and HEAD BANDS 1.50 and 6.00 PERSONAL GUMMED LABELS See Our Fabulous Selection of Leather and Suede Gloves for Ladies, Men and Children Choose from KID, DEERSKIN, PIGSKIN, CAPESKIN and SHEARLING 1.49 to 7.95 2 A Other Gift Ideas SHEARLING VESTS SHEARLING SLIPPERS LEATHER MOCCASINS SHEEPSKIN and LEATHER HATS CASHMERE SCARVES SKI MITTS GENUINE HAIRSEAL SNOWBOOTS SHEARLING WASHMITTS Printed personal labels are so handy. Can be used on station- ery, books — your friends will find a thousand uses for these labels. Packed in a handy plastic box. 300 labels $1.75 Some of the students are in four-year courses, he noted. He also told the ratepayers the reason why winter control was not as good on county roads as on provincial highways. The province paid $2,000 a mile last year and the county spent only $280. The county assessing plan, which comes into effect in 1969, was also mentioned. It will cost $100,000 and Westcott said it wasn't hard to figure Usborne's cost on the basis the township has 4 1/4% of the county levy to meet. He said that while properties will be assessed at their real values this does not mean taxes will jump; rather, the mill rate will be reduced to balance it. Clerk Harry Strang reviewed the financial report as presented for the ratepayers and noted that the tax levy in the township was $214,683.35. "There doesn't appear to be any end to it," he commented, adding council had thought it was terrible when it reached $100,000. Mrs. Jackson Woods, tax col- lector, reported only $35,928 of this year's taxes have been col- lected to date. Road superintendentW, J. Routly gave his 26th report to the Usborne ratepayers and noted council had little control over many of the road expenditures. He explained the Elimville bridge was In a dangerous con- dition and needed replacement; gravel costs continue to jump; and there's little anyone can do about the snow. He said there were no plans for bridge construction this year, but said a pickup and new grader would have to be considered. The veteran official suggested more calcium chloride would have to be used in the future and less gravel -- due to the in- creased price of gravel. In conclusion, he noted roads in the north end of the township were not in good shape, Wing takers a beating from large gravel trucks. Three new pits were Opened in the township this year and trucks were on the road hauling sup- plies to many area jobs, Walter McBride gave a report of the culvert and bridge con- struction over the year with ex- penditures of $33,045. Almost $25,000 of that was for the Elim- ville bridge which is eligible for an 80% subsidy from the depart- ment of highways. Ken Duncan covered the weed and brush kill program in his report. Reeve Westcott reviewed the drainage works and county busi- ness. He indicated there were 16 municipal drains in various stages in the township and four others being carried on in co- operation with neighboring town- ships. He said the township had "three engineers on the go" and they won't have all the reports ready. However, he said that even if they did, co ntr ac tor s weren't available to do the work due to the increased amount of drainage work in the area. Westcott remarked he had en- joyed his first year on county council, and gave reports of three of the committees of which he was a member. He said the industrial and tour- ism committee were studying the need for county planning to "en- sure the development takes place to the benefit of county resid- ents" and also to protect what we have already such as agri- cultural land. Estimates indicate the county population will increase by 8,000 within the next 18 years but there will be a continuance of the shift from rural to urban population. The Usborne reeve also serv- ed on the education consultative committee and reported many of the school boundaries were er- ratic in areas north of Usborne — "and not too far , north eith- er". "It costs a lot of money when school L ises pass each other," he opinea. He also said that despite the amount of money spent on vo- cational additions there was a considerable number of drop- outs. There were 1,141 students in grade nine in Huron schools and only 256 in grade 13, and 745 in grade 12, COSTS UP The report from the members of council clearly indicated that township costs continue to in- crease. Lloyd Ferguson reported that winter control this year would probably cost over $20,000. In 1966 the cost was only $6,000. He also noted the first year he was on council they required a borrowing bylaw of only $60,- 000. However, this year they started off with one for $125,000 and still needed a supplementary amount of $50,000, "Costs keep jumping — that's the way it is," he concluded. However, keeping roads clear in the winter isn't the only major expense. Lloyd Smith gave a re- port showing that the gravelling of roads and other maintenance was about $27,000 for this year. He informed ratepayers of the cancellation of the fire agree- ment with\ Hens all, explaining council felt the request for a$500 retaining fee was too high. The previous figure was $75. It was reported the Hensall brigade had not answered a call in the township for several years and covered only a very small portion. He reported council had asked St. Marys to provide standby protection and they had agreed to do so, but the terms had not been approved as yet. You'll Find Christmas Shopping Exciting at BAINTON LTD. BLYTH, ONTARIO 41#11000000044,