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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1963-02-14, Page 17nctoarriet Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, Feb. 14, 1963--w Single Copy Not Over 10 Cents WIN ON FIRST TRY—Winners of the early draw in the Gorrie bonspiel held et the Wingham rink last Wednesday for Roy, left, who played lead position, the first time curl - was the quartette of Robinson brothers from Belgreve. ing. The other three are: Ross, second; Mason, skip, and It was the first time they had ever curled together, and Charles, vice.—A-T Photo. Rec. Director Not Luxury Recreation Committee ToId Representatives from town council, Kinsmen, Kinettes, Lions Club, Women's Institute, Wingham Figure Skating Club and the public school attended a meeting of the Wingham Recreation Committee in the council chambers on Thursday evening. L.E. Stanbridge, district representative, Community Programs Branch, Ontario De- partment of Education outlined the duties of a recreation direc- tor. He also spoke on what qualifications were necessary, grants received, problems en- countered, the assistance which would have to be given and the advantages of having a full time director. TOWN EMPLOYEE A recreation director is hired by the Recreation Com- mittee, with the approval of council. He is a town em- ployee. He would be enrolled in the Inservice Training Course at the present time, or be a graduate of the course and working in another centre. Mr. Stanbridge said that the salary should be compar- able to that of a public school male teacher in the eommun- Smali Hike Given in High School Salaries The February meeting of the Wingham District High School Board was devoted largely to —iiikiki— ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian Pedestrian PLANS UNDERWAY -- Members of the local Kins- men Club are hard at work lay- ing plans for the 1963 version of the Trade Fair. From all orts the fair should be a real AlMioy. The planners are hop- ing to have a change of pace with new exhibits and more activity. —Speaking of Kins- men, don't forget their home bingo which is now in progress. lire their advertisement for de - ails. - 0--0--0 THEY ALWAYS DO IT— The new front on the arena is almost completed except for a few finishing touches and guess what? Yes, they're at it again; the fixtures were hardly screwed down before some of the hair -brained crowd started the usual nonsense of minor vandalism. Ice Gives Way, Boy in River One of the youngsters of town, using the river as a short cut at the week -end, had a harrowing experience and al- most came to grief. He was on his way home, and alone at the time. The lad decided to cross the river above McKenzie bridge. Suddenly, the ice gave way under one foot and immediately the sec- ond foot broke through. He plunged into the icy water, but quickly drew up bended arms and was able to support him- self. He managed to free the lower part of his body and roll- ed across the ice. The boy finally reached home, badly frightened and almost frozen. The ice has been pretty solid on the river for some weeks, but it is time to warn the child- ren not to take chances. —Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cutter left on Tuesday on a two months' trip to Europe. Outline New Program For Hospital Auxiliary Representatives of the La- dies' Auxiliary to the Wingham Hospital in a meeting with the board of directors on Wednes- Bob Carbert on OFA Executive Bob Carbert, former CKNX farm editor, was named secre- tary -manager of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture in Toronto on Tuesday. He re- places Herb Arbuckle who held the position for a number of years, and is now with the marketing branch of the Ontario Department of Agriculture. Bob was with the information division of the Canadian Federa- tion of Agriculture for some time, and more recently has been director of information for the Ontario Federation. He has been acting secretary -man- ager since last December. r. day night agreed to formulate plans for new avenues of ser- vice to the institution and its patients. The meeting was presided over by board chair- man R.B. Cousins. To open the discussions a film depicting the services rendered by Auxiliary mem- bers in other hospitals was shown. Mr. Cousins, in his open- ing remarks, explained the system under which the hospi- tal now has to acquire new equipment. Any purchases of a capital nature must be made from the funds either of the hospital or such donors as the Auxiliary. The Ontario Hospi- tal Services Commission does not provide money for new equipment. The only allow- ance to the hospital is in the form of depreciation in future years. Please Turn To Page Eight Seed Fair List Is Published The Huron County Soil and Crop Improvement Association will hold its annual Seed Fair in Wingham this year. The event will be held at Wingham and District High School, Fri- day and Saturday, March 8 and 9, On Friday evening at 8 o'clock, the Junior Farmers will hold a drama festival. There are seventeen classes and prizes range from $1.00 to $10.00. The complete list is on page three of this paper. Plastic bags will be supplied for hay and grain entries. There is no entry fee and no admission. A program has been planned for ladies. Packing houses are supplying dressed carcasses of beef and pork for demonstra- tions in cuts of meat and how to properly cook them. Miss Isabelle Gilchrist, home econo- mist for Huron County will be present. A similar demonstra- tion was held last year in Blyth and found to be very interest- ing. salary negotiations with rep- resentatives of the teaching staff. The management commit- tee met with the teacher group and received the teachers re- quest. The board gave the teachers request for a $100.00 increase in minumums and maximums in all four cate- gories, with the exception of the maximum in category 1, consideration. The board agreed to the request with the exception of category two which it was felt should not be changed. This counter pro- posal was later accepted by the teachers. As well, the teachers re- quested that allowances for teaching experience be set down, so that negotiations wirh new teachers being hired would be on a sound footing. This was also agreed to by the board. The new schedule will be as follows: category 1, tninumum, $4,700, maximum, $8,800; category 2, $5,000-$9,000; category 3, $5,40049,400; category 4, $5, 700-$9, 800. Please Turn To Page Five The Association has been holding the Seed Fair since 1946 and this is the first time that it has been held in Wing - ham. It is hoped that attend- ance will be high. ity, if it is expected to obtain the services of a good director. Grants are approximately a third of his salary if he i$ fully qualified. In this area the recreation director is often arena manager as well, in which case the Arena Commission and Recrea- tion Commission must work together. The director should have a place set up as an office, with some type of telephone answer- ing nswering service. Most recreation directors have been active in sports, but they need not be star athletes. He knows as much about social and creative recreation as he does about physical recreation. Mr. Stanbridge said that people now have mare money and more time for recreation and need to develope skills to enjoy their leisure. This will be more effective if planned by a trained director. Because of this factor, the speaker said that a recreation director is not a luxury. MINOR HOCKEY It was announced that a meeting would be held to or- ganize the annual Lake Huron Zone minor hockey tourna- ment, at the Exeter town hall on Wednesday of this week. Wingham will enter Squirt, Pee Wee and Bantam teams. The Squirt team, entered in the Mount Forest Legion tourna- ment, will play at 1 p.m. , March 9. Representing the Riverside Parks Commission, Al Williams requested the Recreation com- mittee to operate the new bath house, and also maintain it in a satisfactory condition. This could be done in conjunction with the swimming instruction and Water Safety Program now carried on by the Recreation Committee. There will be a workshop on "Stage Management" at the Owen Sound Little Theatre on March 29. Mr. Williams also mention- ed that the Arena Commission is interested in holding an of- ficial opening for the new arena front, possibly March 17, and suggestions for this event would be welcomed. CHOIR OF'ST. ANDREW'S PRESBYTERIAN Church held its annual meeting following practise last Thursday evening at a banquet at Danny's Restaurant. Gordon Leggatt was named president relieving Mrs, John Ostrom. Mary Phillips was elected secretary -treasurer, taking over from Mary Lu Jamieson. The group includes, from the left, back row: Rev. John Ostrom, Gordon Leggatt, John Donaldson, Nelson Pickell, H. Archer; centre row: Mrs. G. W. Cruickshank, Lorna Woods, Betty Anne Lapp, Mary Phillips, Judy Forsyth, H. V. Pym, Mrs. J. Ostrom, Mrs. A. Hastings, Mrs. N. Pickell, Mrs. T. A. Currie, Mrs. H. Sherbondy, John McKibbon; seat- ed: Mary Joan Lapp, Barbara Cameron, Nancy Donaldson, Mary Haugh, Mary Lu Jamieson, Gail Henderson, Mrs, Betty Faegan, Janis Henderson. Absent for the picture were: Dick Scott, Mrs. James Macintosh, Carl Lott, Harvey Aitchison, Judy Bitton, Mary Scott, Frances Wilson and George Hen- derson.—Photo by Connell.