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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Exeter Times-Advocate, 1968-11-21, Page 3Alexander, Wingham, complained that no one had been appointed from County Council north of Highway 8. Anson McKinley, Stanley, a member of the committee, explained there had been no attempt to slight the north. YOUTH HONORED David Elston, son of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Elston, Biddulph, was honored at the recent commencement at Medway Secondary School. He received a plaque for "the greatest contribution Ito music" in the school during last year and also received a trophy for having been the co-president of the student council which was responsible for erecting a centennial fountain in front of the school. David is presently a student at the College of Music, University of Western Ontario. Plan planting for Huron Ontario Department of Lands and Forests has advised Huron County Council that since there was no planting in 1968, there could be possibly be a planting of up to 40,000 trees in Huron County in 1969. Average allotment is about 25,000. Hugh Flynn, Hullett, chairman of the Agriculture and Reforestation Committee, which reported to County Council in Goderich last week, said that to allow for the carrying out of the reforestation program in the event property changes hands and to protect the county, clause nine of the reforestation agreement is being changed. .wimmiraW Attention: RATEPAYERS OF THE VILLAGE OF GRAND BEND Pursuant to Section 50 of the Municipal Act a SECOND Nomination Meeting will be held in the Village of Grand Bend on MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1968, between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. for the purpose of nominating and electing two councillors. In the meantime, elections SHALL PROCEED as per schedule on SATURDAY afternoon, NOVEMBER 30 between the hours of 1J:10 p.m. arid 5:00 p.m. (Advance Poll) and on MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1968, between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m, for the purpose of electing one reeve, two members of the Public Utilities Commission and a separate ballot re: the election of one County School Board member. (This ballot will be pink to avoid confusion.) In the event that more than two candidates are nominated for the two vacancies on council on the evening of December 9, and if an election is required, it will be held SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 between the hours th e 0 O.rn, to 5:00 p.m. (Advance Poll) and MONDAY, DECEMBER 16 betWeen hours of 10:00 a,m, and 8:00 p.m. MURRAY DesJARDINS Clerk of the Village Grand Bend, Ontario WE CAN NAME Alt OF YOUR Illth?lall MPS Electric Outlets Expertly Installed We'll bring your home up to date, electrically . . at low cost. JO 255 HURON E EXETER ELECTRICAL WIRING TV, RADIO AND SMALL APPLIANCE REPAIRS Phone 235.1831 Christmas Cards I Exeter council approved building. permits for two new homes at their meeting, Tuesday. One of the buildings will be • erected at 287 Pryde Boulevard by Zwart and Graansma, Strathroy builders, while the other will be built at the end of Sanders St. East by Tony Relouw. Council also approved permits for Alex Meikle to enlarge a garage at 57 Ann St. and to Norman Heaman to renovate his house at 131 William St. A request from Ezra Robinson to move a garage from 95 Simcoe St. to 216 Andrew St. was passed subject to • investigation by the building inspector. Deputy-reeve • is acclaimed Alex McGregor has been acclaimed as the first deputy-reeve for the township of Tuckersmith. McGregor who has served on council for one year accepted the nomination Monday at • Huron Centennial School. All other positions on council were filled by acclamation. Reeve Elgin Thompson returns to begin his eighth year in the township's top post. Councillors are Ross Forrest, Cleave COombs and Ervin • Sillery. • — Continued t'roin, front pap situation, A suggestion'" from ratepayer, Harvey Ovens was, "that all members of council sitould be made deputy game Wardens." Councillor Dixon reported on the 1968 tax structure. Although the taxes on an average farm with a $5,000 assessment had increaser! by $75 Dixon Pointed to some relief in • the shelter grant. "The approximate $40 we get back from the provincial government is enough to buy a couple of bunches of shingles, gyerybody should at least have a roof over their heads," added Dixon. A large majority of the meeting was spent in dealing with education and listening to candidates for the one Position on the Middlesex Board of Education open to the townships of McGillivray and. Biddulph and the village of Lucan. The first to speak was Leonard Knight of Granton who • McGillivray race OUT FOR A FRIENDLY SKATE — A helping hand is very necessary when a youngster is out for his or her first skating lesson. Tuesday and Thursday afternoon Moms and Tots skating sessions are becoming quite popular at the Exeter arena. Above, Mrs. Peter Raymond is guiding Torn Raymond and Janet Prout down the ice lanes. T-A photo Planning board to include APPLE DAY IN CREDITON Saturday morning, members of the 1st Crediton Cub Pack were out on the street bright and early with a good supply of red apples. In the picture above, Cub leaders, Mrs, Betty Clifford, Mrs. Betty Johnston and Mrs. Marie Fydenchuk count the monies realized while Cub members Derek Holmes, Greg Clarkson and Chris Thorne look on. T-A photo limes-Advocate, .November 2.1, 1968 Make a KEY DECISION on December 2 Vote ROBERT KEYES for GRAND BEND PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION Vote For EXPERIENCE on Grand Bend Public Utilities Commission Vote LAWRENCE .MASON Oh' DECEMBER 2 has been on the IiittdalPti.Pablle .$0.1.0.0.111394.4 for five-Yeara, Knight in soliciting support said, "The new Saarda of - gc11lcatiQn will dealiag in. big business, I would be -taking PlentY of h4PirLer4 experience to the Ward table. Members of this new board must be able to make decisions that are now ma* in Toronto, For the Prat time a trustee wilt be responsible for what -happens," Knight also ,suggested that the new system of edtication would not necessarily cost more money to.operate, He .cited the. possibility of central purchasing' in etiaiarnent, supplies and. insurance could hring about a large saving to offset some of the other expected higher _costs., Ellison Whiting, McGillivray's. nominee to the Middlesex Board of Education said the position needed someone with experience in school affairs and -he was a member of the McGillivray board. for 11 years and was willing to tackle the new job. One of three nominated from the village of Lucan, Jack Murdy told the meeting, -"If experience means anything; I have it. I have been on public and high school boards for more than 30 years." Knight, Whiting and Murdy qualified before closing time, Tuesday night. The .others nominated were •Lucan. Reeve Ivan Hearn and Mrs. Elizabeth Goddard. In making his last report on public school affairs in McGillivray, board chairman Roy Cunningham voiced opposition to the new system. Cunningham said, "I've had my blood pressure going up all summer. I hope these new representatives take a good look .at things. They have the power to put half the ,farmers in this municipality out of business. I think the new system will double the tax rate in McGillivray and I. know agriculture can't stand any more taxes." "We've had our school built for 11 years, now we have to help pay debentures on other schools in the county," added the present school board chairman. Kelly Robinson, McGillivray's representative on the North Middlesex High School Board also made his last report saying, "This is my swan song. I've wanted out for five years. The council wouldn't let me, now the provincial government did. Area featured on television Sunday's.. Roy Jewell Farm Show on Channel 10, CFPL London will be of particular interest to district listeners. It starts at one o'clock. The popular farm commentator taped part of his show at Centralia's College of Agricultural Technology and on area farms that are participating in the school's on-the-farm practical training. The newly initiated program gives each of the boys taking the second year course an opportunity to spend one day per week on nearby farms as part of the regular curriculum. Masons travel for presentation Two carloads of Masons accompanied by R. Wor. Bro. Arthur McLean DDGM and R. Wor. Bro. Wm. Cann PDDGM ' recently travelled to Thornbury and presented an apron to Bro. George Powell who was initiated in Lebanon Forest Lodge in 1908. R. Wor. Bro. McLean and R. Wor. Bro. Cann made the presentation and W. Master J. Potter presented Mrs. Powell with flowers. Dr. and Mrs. L. G. Cargill had her father and mother at their home for the occasion. A pleasant visit was enjoyed by all in attendance. Rabies rise IS reported ROW is on. the increase in Huron County, Dr Maurice K. clugston, .Seaforth, veterinarian for -the CaPada. Department 9r Agriculture Health Tor Animals. Branch, informed Huron ..County at Its last session in Goderich, Dr, ,C10,gstim stressed the seriousness of the stating there were more than three times the number of cases so far this year as in the whole of 1967 — 60 as against 19. In October, there were no less than. 20 cases. But an important feature was the fact that eight persons were bitten by /our- pet cats Which. were rabid — at Clinton, Port Albert, Auburn and Dungannon. The incidence of rabid cats was. unusual in his experience, as he had only three others in the six years he has been located in this area. Dr. Clugston said the Department of Agriculture rules that each township should have a dog pound to 'control dogs, Stephen Township had set up a pound and he congratulated that township. should be some cat control, too in Huron County," he declared. Dr. Clugston pointed out that if a dog (or cat) bites a person, he must notify the Health Unit. These dogs should be tied up, he pointed out. The County of Huron pays a fox bounty of $2, but that was not nearly enough, Dr. Clugston said. If the bounty was made high enough, he felt it would clean out the fox population and Huron County might become rid of rabies. Children's Aid report is heard During 1968 to date, Huron County Children's Aid Society has had an average of 93 children in care, according to a report presented by the Local Director, Miss Clare McGowan, to Huron County Council in Goderich last week. She said, however, that the range was so wide, it was almost impossible to estimate accurately how many children would be in care for 1969 and for how long. "I want to express our sincere appreciation for our wonderful foster parents and their families," Miss McGowan declared. "One of the first things we do when a child comes into care is to have a complete medical examination, with, special attention to teeth. Most children have to' 'be completely clothed. Miss McGowan announced that the Christmas Party would be held at CFB, Clinton, on December 18. Children's Aid Week is planned for April 20-26, 1969. Elmer D. Bell, Exeter, former president of the Ontario Progressive Conservative Association and retiring County representative on South Huron District High School Board (he will not contest the election), warned members of Huron County Council at Goderich last week that under the new county school board system, there would be many new problems to solve related cost to service. "I suggest that under the new system, there will be no reduction in cost and, unless it is very well handled, costs may "pyramid", He said there could be "an administrative jungle" and you conceivably could have "more chiefs than Indians". "Any Board chosen should go slow and the representatives of the people of Huron County should not swallow holus bolus every proposal before it," he declared. "I suggest each Board should instruct its principals and administrators to get together and produce a feasible plan of operation. Mr. Bell was giving his final report after five years' service. Other County Council representatives who reported finally were: Dr. L. P. Walden, Clinton District Collegiate Institute Board; John C. Brewer, Wingham, Huron-Bruce District High School Board (formerly Wingham District); Russel Kernighan, Goderich District. Collegiate Institute Board; and Russel T. Bolton, Seaforth District High School Board after 23 years' service. Pupils attending the five secondaiy schools total 4,465 compriSing 2,288 vocational and 2,177 non-vocational. Largest enrolment is now at Wingham (after amalgamation with Lucknow), 1,299 (vocational 881 and non-vocational. 418); Clinton is second with 987 (vocational 689 and 3 non vocational 298). Exeter is third with 894 (vocational 337 and non-vocational 557); Goderich is fourth with 798 (vocational 276 and non -vocational 522); and Seaforth is fifth with 487 (vocational 105 and non-vocational 382). Teacher data are as follows; Wingham, 711/2 (salaries $6,500 to $20,000); Clinton, 631/2 (salaries $6,400 to $13,000; principal, $18,500; vice-principal, $16,000; Exeter, 54 (salaries $6,400 to $16,500; principal, $18,000: vice-principal, $16,500); Goderich, 47 (salaries $6,500 to $15,000); Seaforth, 25 ($6,400 to $16,000. Ratio of pupils to teachers varies slightly from school to school: Wingham, 18.7 to one; Clinton, 15.5 to one; Exeter, 16.56 to one; Goderich, 16.98 to one; Seaforth, 20.1 to one. Other staff reported: Wingham, 23; Clinton, 18 (Business Administrator, $8,700); Exeter, 131/2 (business Administrator, $8,900); Goderich, 18; Seaforth, 61/2. Bus information: Wingham, 22 (2,001 miles per day, 1,020 pupils transported); Clinton, 10 (707 miles per day, 574 pupils); Exeter, 17 (1,018 miles per day, 775 pupils); Goderich, 7 (701 miles per day, 335 pupils); Seaforth, 9 (649 miles per day, 411 pupils). Huron County's new Planning Board was organized by a bylaw passed at the November Session of County Council held in Goderich, following adoption of a report of the Industrial and Tourism Committee, chaired by H. B. Such, Goderich, The 1968 Industrial and Tourism Committee of County Council will be the municipal representatives on the County Planning Board: H. B. Such, Goderich, until January 1, 1970; Lloyd Hendrick, Hay Township, until January 1, 1969; Mervyn Cudmore, Exeter, until January 1, 1970; Gordon Lawson, Clinton, until Jan. 1, 1971; the Warden, ex-officio. The following non-members of County Council will be members of the County Planning Board: Clayton Laithwaite, until January 1, 1971 (Town of Goderich and Township of Goderich); Wellington Brock, until January 1, 1971 (Town of Exeter and Township of Usborne); Ralph Jewell, until January 1, 1970 (Colborne Township); Ian McAllister, until January 1, 1970 (Township of Hay). One appointment expiring December 31, 1968, was left vacant, the appointment to be made at January 1969 Session of County Council. County Clerk-Treasurer John G. Berry was appointed secretary-treasurer of the County Planning Board. The committee pointed out, particularly to members of the Board of Health, that consideration was given to the recommendation of the Board regarding the appointment of Dr. G. P. A. Evans, MOH and Director of the Health Unit, as a member of the Planning Board. The committee, however, was of the opinion that not only will the services of the MOH be required, but that every department head will become involved in county planning. Therefore, it is the wish of the committee that all the department heads will serve in advisory capacities. H. B. Such, committee chairman, said that during the initial stages the County Planning Board proposes to meet with the various local planning boards to obtain their opinions. He hoped that "in the next two years, we will be well on our way" although he expected it would take a little time. Leroy Thiel, Zurich, William J. Elston, Morris, and J. P. Two permits are issued non-county council members cslotegphecno. ntrBoul t rot= etherine "It looks like a very excellent. %ieR.MW% An excellent selection awaits you at the T-A. Famous Coutts Hall- mark cards, of course. 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