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The Wingham Advance-Times, 1967-04-13, Page 1'AO 4111 Abbancts. Wingham, Ontario, Thursday, April 1$, 196'1 ~'k!1lt SECTION, Planning Board favors proposal RECOMMEND PLAN FOR WINGHAM The planner pointed out that the area surrounding the c0M- munity which will be develop- ed in,the future should be desig- nated for the type of use to which it should be put, and then broad planning applies in re- gard to streets and other servi- ces. He suggested that consid- eration should be given to the institutions in the community and what they will need for ex- pansion requirements as time goes by. Mr. Pearson said the com- munity is not faced with high pressure in regard to develop- ment and therefore time can be taken in considering the prob- lems, He stressed that plan- ning must be done intelligently and with regard to the property owners who must be treated with fairness and common sense. A zoning by-law should also be given consideration, as the by-law provides the control for the official plan. In this case, too, the scope should be broad and detailed only where neces- sary, as this will keep the ein- forcement as simple as possible and it will riot become too re- strictive. Further details to a zoning by-law can be added as needed, Mr. Pearson was 4f the opin- ion that the community is in good condition and most build- ings are well kept. He told the meeting that in the ease of properties that are not kept up to a good standard, zoning reg- ulations can be drawn up to help overcome the problem. He was questioned on row housing. His opinion was that it is fine if well done, but if ham. He said a rural municia pality can be forced into an awkward financial position if too much residential building takes place because education- al costs are increased. Mr. Pearson impressed his audience with the necessity of keeping both an official plan and zoning as broad as possible so they can be flexible and no more restrictive than absolutely necessary. RECOMMENDS As a result of the meeting the Planning Board then held a business session and decided to recommend to council that a broad official plan be establish- ed along with a zoning by-law. The board also recommended that Mr. Pearson be engaged as consultant for this purpose. control these problems, He indicated that a draft plan and zoning by-law could be provided for about $1, 500 and would take three to six months to complete. He sug- gested that this amount of work would provide a plan officially acceptable by Toronto authori- ties and a good sound basis for future growth in the commun- ity. He said, you start with a sound plan and refine it as time goes along. Mr, Pearson suggested that consideration should be given by the surrounding townships to zoning and control of growth around the boundaries of Wing- not done properly it can De nau; good planning is needed. Zoning should, along with the official plan, have a policy statement so that future owners or builders will know what the planners expect in any given area in order that growth will follow a logical pattern. Such planning puts a stop to the building of a piggery near a residential area, but does rec- ognize that piggeries are neces- sary and provides a place for them as well, He said a street can be ruined by the wrong type of construction, such as apart- ment buildings on lots that are not large enough. Zoning can CONGRATULATION$ TO MURRAY GAUNT were handed out by Ontario Liberal leader Robert Nixon after Mr. Gaunt was re-nominated to contest the Huron-Bruce seat in the provincial legislature. Mr. Gaunt was first elected in a 1962 by-election and was returned in the 1963 general election. His nomination was unopposed at the nomina- ting meeting held at the Wingham town hall last Friday even i ng.—A-T Photo. Norman. Pearson, widely- known planning consultant of Hamilton and an assistant pro- fessor, Department of Geogra- phy and Planning, University of Waterloo, was guest speaker at a meeting of the local plan- ning board on Monday evening. Mr, Pearson outlined his views on planning for a com- munity the size of Wingham, and answered questions from board members and others at- tending the meeting. He said there is great merit in a town the size of Wingham adopting an official plan and statement of policy. Such a plan, he recommended, must be very broad in scope and should not be a straight-jacket on development. He suggested that the community is not like- ly to be faced with fast growth and for this reason an official plan should be set up for a long period, probably 20 years, but should be revised every five years. Car leaves road, lands in water Find public support inadequate Firemen are doubtful about fireworks display this year ALONG THE MAIN DRAG By The Pedestrian CENTENNIAL CORSAGES in the traditional red, white and blue were presented at the Women's Rally held Tuesday afternoon as part of the Community Centennial Crusade being sponsored this week by the local Salvation Army. Mrs. Capt. A. Ferris pre- sented corsages to Mrs. DeWitt Miller, Mrs. Major Clarke of Toronto, and Mrs. Anna Meyer, Wingham's Centennial projects co- orclina-tor.—A-T Photo. tion were the assisting organi- zations on both occasions, with the addition of the Sportsmen's Association last year. In their planning for this year the firemen have found that the fireworks which cost $538.65 last year would cost $841.00 this year. The reason, quite logically, that unless the general public places a higher value on the effort, and is will- ing to increase the contributions accordingly, it wi" be impos- sible to continue . service to the children of the community. Donations, of course, are on Four injured in two-car crash Golf Club gives tentative approval for new building Two young people from the Orangeville area had a narrow escape from injury or death on Saturday evening when the car in which they were riding went through the T-intersection of Highways 86 and 4, south of Wingham, and landed about 150 feet from the highway in three feet of water. Neil McCannell, age 20, of R.R. 6 Orangeville and a pas- senger, June Noble, 18, of Orangeville were proceeding east on Highway 86 near mid- night on Saturday. After man- aging to cross the two bailey bridges on the highway, the vehicle failed to stop at the in- tersection of Highway 4. The car crashed through the guard rails and hurtled 15u feet through the air, coming to rest on its roof in the water. Luckily the occupants were still conscious and managed to make their way to the highway where Jim Arm- strong of Wingham had turned in the alarm after seeing the gap in the guard rail, Damage to the car was about $1, 000, while the guard rails suffered about $50 damage. Both occupants of the car were admitted to the Wingham and District Hospital where it was found that Miss Noble had suffered facial and neck lacera- tions, injury to her back and left arm and shock. The driver had a lacerated left ear, injur- ies to his right knee and left hand and shock, Mr. McCannell was charged with careless driving and hav- ing possession of alcohol in a place other than his residence by the Wingham detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police who investigated the accident. a completely voluntary basis. There is no possible method of charging admission because most of the display can be seen over a wide area. The firemen point out that most parents spent anywhere from $3.00 to $10.00 a year on fireworks for their children, but the collection taken at the show was mostly nickels, dimes and quarters. As matters stand at the mo- ment the firemen will make no further plans for a fireworks show in 1967 unless there is a very widespread and outspoken indication from the public for its continuance. If you want to express support, call any mem- ber of the Fire Brigade or The Advance-Times. Student teachers at public school The Wingham Golf Club at a meeting of its members on Sunday evening, gave tentative approval to its building and finance committee to proceed AWARDED FELLOWSHIP WHITECHURCH—Word was received here on Monday from George Conn, University of Western Ontario, London, that he had been awarded an Ontar- io Graduate Fellowship of $1500 but he cannot accept it because of the former award of $2, 500 which was announced last week. The Wingham Fire Brigade is facing a painful dilemma. Be- cause of the sharply increased costs of materials and inade- quate support by the general public, they are likely to be forced to discontinue the annual fireworks display. The firemen sponsored the display for the first time in 1965, Presented at the River- side Park, k,sipar the Scout House, thehowwas enjoyed by hund- reds of children and their par- ents. The original concept of the fireworks display was extremely good. The firemen undertook to look after all the arrange- ments and were assisted finan- cially by the various service or- ganizations. The purpose was two-fold: in the first instance the danger to youngsters who had previously been permitted their own firecrackers was min- imized, and the pooling of re- sources built up a fund for a really worthwhile show, instead of dozens of private or neigh- borhood displays. In 1965 the total expenditure for fireworks was $575.00, but the collection from the public amounted to only $254.16. In 1966 the costs were $538.65 and the collection slipped down to $245.01. The Legion, Lions. Kinsmen and Business Associa- IN HOSPITAL-- Venturer Advisor Tom Rus- sell underwent surgery for a back ailment last week and re- mains in St. Joseph's Hospital, London. In his absence tem- porary help has been volunteer- ed by the local Kinsmen Club, sponsors of the Wingham. Scout organizations. 0-0-0 LOOKS BETTER— The Meyer Block on main street south, occupied by the Heughan leather goods store, ,the Goodall law office and the Hoist real estate office, this week got a complete going-ov- er. The brick areas of the struc- ture have been cleaned with modern equipment and the building presents a vastly im- proved appearance. 0--0--0 Student teachers from Strat- ford Teachers' College teaching at the Public School this week are Miss Phyllis Bradley of Am- berley and Miss Helen Haskins of Lions Head teaching in Grade VI for Mrs. Thornton, Miss Mary McIntosh of Clifford and Miss Vera Gilbert of Mar are teaching Grades VII and VIII for Mrs. Wilson. Mr. Tony Ver- hoef of Clinton and Miss Jane Krauter of Ethel are teaching in Grade 1 for Mrs. Wheeler. OUR APOLOGIES We had just finished congrat- ulating ourselves on overcom- ing the technical difficulties in reproducing the picture of the 161st Battalion last week when we learned we had omitted the name of one of the men in the front row. Ninth from the right is E. J. Haines, then A. Home, W. Percy, etc. as listed. We especially apologize to James H. Currie who travelled all ov- er the area and contacted doz- ens of people in order to name everyone in the photo, and that is some job after 50 years. 0-0-0 14 ,:----NS BURSARY Miss Joyce Procter, daughter of Mrs. Richard Procter of R. R. 5 Brussels and the late Mr, Proc- ter has been awarded a $100 Huron College ,men's Under- graduate Society bursary. Joyce is a graduate of W. D. H.S. and is in her second year General Arts course at Huron College, London. Four persons were hospitaliz- ed on Friday evening following a two-car collision on Huron County Road 7, near Belmore. Drivers of the cars involved were Frank King, 70, of R. R. 2 Gorrie and Audrey Scott of R. R. 1 Clifford. The two late model vehicles met at the brow of a hill, crash- ing head-on. Damage to the two was estimated at $4, 000, Both will be written-off. Injured in the crash were Mr. King and his passenger, Graham Telehus, 34, a son-in-law of Mr. King. Both men suffered severe scalp 'lacerations, shock and contusions and were taken to Wingham and District Hospi- tal. Also injured were Miss Scott suffered a concussion and lacerations and her mother, Mrs. Charles Scott, who received 1Peerations and shock. Mrs. .t and her daughter were taken to Bruce County Hospital, Walkerton. with construction of a proposed new club house. The motion to proceed is contingent on the committee being able to plan for the ne- cessary financing and obtaining a building quotation within the $35, 000 budget for the project. Matt Boyd, club president, chaired the meeting. Don Ken- nedy is chairman of the build- ing and finance committee. The plans call for a split lev- el structure with social facili- ties, a dining room and locker rooms. It is planned for event- ual inclusion of curling facili- ties. The club has obtained a licence under the Liquor Con- trol Act. Mr. Kennedy stated that fur- ther meetings of his committee will be held in the near future to plan the campaign to raise funds in order that construction may be started at an early date. David Johnston 90 patient in hospital David Johnston of Morris Township was 90 on Wednesday, April 12, Mr. Johnston has been a patient in the Clinton Public Hospital since Tuesday of last week. He was born in Morris, on the farm on which he still resides, His wife, the former Lucretia Thom died in 1938, Mr. Johnston has three sons, Charlie at ' 'oodstock, George at Beigrave and Fleming at home. A son Edward died at the age of three years. Mr. and Mrs. Den Dekker, R. R. 2 Bluevale, were among eleven Huron County residents to become Canadian citizens at Goderich on Friday. Message from Queen on 60th anniversary Liberal convention nominates Murray Gaunt OLD BRICK-- One of the boys helping to demolish the old public school threw a brick at us the other day. It didn't hurt; we ducked. Interesting thing though, the brick came from the school chimney which they were tear- ing down. Scratched on the back was "E. Bradwin, Aug. 1891". The chimney must have been an addition as the date stone over the school door read 1897, 0-0-0 PASSING THRU-- Mrs. Murray Kuehl gave us a call on Sunday to say that a flock of swans had dropped down for a rest in a field just west of town. She said they were some distance from the road and that there appeared to be about 25 birds in the flock (if that is the right word for a gaggle of swans), 0--0--0 MORE WILDLIFE- - And a motorist passing through that area reported see- ing the same birds, as well as what appeared to be two eagles iruising around over a field just beyond Whitechurch. 0--0--0 ON WANTED LIST-- According to the Kincardine News Jack Pyna of the P.U.C. staff in that town has been on the wanted list and may be a candidate for the N.D.P.'s in the next election. Jack and his wife are former Wingham resi- dents, was time' for a change of gov- ernment. The administration, he said, is hidebound and is as- sociated with the loss of free- dom. He claimed that in many fields the government finds it- self incapable of decisive ac- tion. Mr. Nixon said that Liberals cannot expect support of a campaign based on carping criticism, and it is their duty to show what has gone on in the is riot giving the smaller cen- tres a fair break. He said, "Ask any mayor or reeve and he will tell you the municipalities don't know where they are going to go for the money they will need within five years. LEADER SPEAKS In his address Mr. Nixon said that it was his duty as the lead- et of the Ontario Liberal party to state what his position will be in the weeks ahead, He said it J J . j tttttt ttttt alkee ttttttt tt i tttt Mete tt e ttt et tliffnit ttttt 4 t to OM. I•ii ttttt eleilteMettee441.41e1111# ttttt et past, and what Liberals propose to put before the people of On- tario in the future. He said his party would offer positive al- ternatives to the policy of the present government. LOWER TAXES Mr. Nixon castigated the Conservative administration for its handling of bankruptcy af- fairs and security commission problems. He said the Liberal party would, if elected, streng- then the Ontario Securities Commission with added staff so that it could carry out proper investigations when needed. Coming to the problems fac- ed by municipalities, he said our Ontario towns, villages and rural corporations are having their growth stunted by unneceer sary taxes, particularly those associated with. education, Mr. Nixon, said, "The basic issue in the campaign that lies before us is fairness in financ,= ing education." He suggested it is not fair that homeowners should have the cost of educa,, tion saddled on them as has been the case in the past. The Liberal leader went on, "We will reform the taxation of the province in a phased policy ov- er five years and will take over up to 80 per cent of the average cost of education in the pro- vince." He also was critical of the Department of Education for its excessive authority over ed- ucation. Fairness in taxes on education is a priority in. Lib- eral policy, Mr. Nixon claim- ed. He went on to say the econ- omy of the province is growing by seven to nine per cent an- nually and that without chang- ing the tax base at all this means an increase of a quarter billion dollars in provincial re. venues. The provincial leader told the packed house that we must also be concerned with federal matters because we are Canad- ians. We must be interested in regional development which must be mote than just a catch phrase. He concluded that pol- lution abatement must also have positive action. Referring to Mr. Gaunt, Mr, Nixon said he is one of the out* standing men sent to Toronto, He has established major con- Please, Turn to Page Seven, Kinsmen elect new officers Murray Gaunt, successful Lib- eral candidate in two provincial elections was again the unop- posed candidate at the Huron- Bruce nominating convention held in Wingham on Friday eve- ning. The Wingham town hall was crowded with an estimated 600 delegates and supporters who were on hand to hear pro- vincial Liberal leader Robert Nixon. Former leader Farquhar Oli- Ver and Ross Whiel --* of Wiarton were also called L .or brief re- marks. In referring to Mr. Gaunt, Mr, Oliver said he was proud of the work he has done in the Legislature. He said, "His name will rise higher still in the political annals of the province and the riding of Huron-Bruce will be prouder of him as the years go on and he raises hint- self in stature and in his deter- mination to do a good job." Rots Whicher took the stand that 25 years of Tory govern- ment is just too much -- even for good Conservatives. He claimed that rural Ontario is slowly starving to death and suggested that the government ii the project is held again. Ris- ing costs in recent years have forced the supporting organiza- tions to increase their donations.. have spent 4'7 years in liowick Township. Messages were received from Queen Elizabeth II, Prime Min, ister L. B. Pearson, Premier John Robarts, and Opposition Leader R. F. Nixon. Murray Gaunt, M. Fr y P. for Huron-Bruce visited the couple arid present,- ed them with a Scroll. Mr, and Mrs, Brown have one son,. Wilfred' of Wroxeter, four grandchildren and ten great- grandchildren. WROXETER—Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown Sr. observed their 60th wedding anniversary on April 2 with a quiet family gathering at the home of their sots Wilfred, where they reside. Rev. Il. A. Thomas Married the couple at the borne of the bride's parents, Mr, and Mrs. John Diebel of Mildmay, Mrs, Brown recalls the day as bright arid sunny with no stiow around. They Moved to Hepworth but Election of officers was the highlight of the April meeting of the Wingham Kinsmen Club held Tuesday night at Danny's Restaurant. Those elected are president lake Jutzi, vice- president Ellwood Irwin, second vice-president Sill Hanula, secretary Mac Ritchie, treasur- er Doug Layton and registrar Jerry Wilhelm. New directors are Vern Redman: John Strong Jr. and Peter Thompson. In other business lake Jutzi reported that the club would continue to support the fire- works sponsored by the firemen, Dave Burgess reported on the interclub meeting and broom- ball tournament held in Dur- ham recently, Champions of the tournament were the Dur-, ham Kinsmen. President Daw- son Pollock requested volun- teers to help with the local Venturers and three members, Dave Burgess, John Strong Jr, and Vern Redman, were assign- ed to the duty,